Splat password reset

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secure platform password reset / recovery procedure (tested)

1. boot to system recovery CD or other linux live CD / usb

2. mount root partition

mkdir /mnt/sda6
mount /dev/sda6 /mnt/sda6

3. change root

chroot /mnt/sda6 /bin/bash

4. reset admin account password (assuming it is active)

/usr/bin/passwd admin

5. reset expert password

/bin/expert_password