How do I change my Admin password?

I recently got my computer fixed and now my Admin password has changed. I cant access certain settings without my password, and if I want to lock my computer I cant because I dont know what the password is!!! So how do I change it?

Do this:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101

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