G3 clamshell iBook...can't get past my log in page
Hello,
I believe my clamshell is a G3. I have had it for years but recently had some issues with the power cord so by the time I bought another power supply, I can't remember my password I used. I have tried virtually every single password I have ever used in my life with no success. It used to do the thing where it gave you three chances before giving you a hint to what your password was but for some reason I think it got turned off because now you can enter a password in as many times as you like and it will just shake the box back and forth to indicate its not the right password. I am at my wits end. I really need to gain access again because it does contain some important documents to me not to mention I was looking forward to being able to use my laptop again after not being able to for so long. I have all the software discs but I don't know if I am supposed to be holding or pressing any of the keys while it loads. Can someone please help me figure out a way to break past my log in screen so that I can change my password to something I remember???? Thanks in advance. Any advice is appreciated.
iBook, Mac OS X (10.7.3)