701 password problem

[Lewis Mills <lmills@socket.net>]

Hi folks,
I finally broke down and bought a new TFT screen for the used 701C that
I bought with a cracked one. But now, the machine comes on, checks
memory, and then demands my password!  I know that some of you are
probably reluctant to tell someone who could very well have stolen the
notebook the way to remove a password.  However, I can show proof of
purchase of a sort.  I bought it at an online auction; here's the URL:
http://komodo.ebay2.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1207540
So how about it?  Is there a fairly simply way to clear the password?  I
really would hate to have to spend the money to send it in!
Thanks,
Lewis