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Posted by ken10254 on May 29, 2008, 10:13 pm
Please log in for more thread options > On Thu, 29 May 2008 04:54:12 -0700 (PDT), ken10254
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> :>> It doesn't matter where the CMOS battery is, removing it won't help you.
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> :>> The password is stored in flash or EEROM or a security chip ... it
> :>> doesn't need power to remember it. Those days are long gone.
> :>>
> :>> The usual way to remove a password on older Toshiba products are to
> :>> either use a parallel port dongle or a special floppy disk (you may need
> :>> a floppy drive). An online search will reveal how to make either or
> :>> both. It's much more difficult on later USB models, and in many cases
> :>> the techniques have not yet passed beyond the realm of "company
> :>> confidential".
> :>>:>> ken10254 wrote:
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> :>> > Okay before everyone gets on their high horse, I will explain my
> :>> > situation; I just bought this from a guy on craigslist whom I cannot
> :>> > reach at the moment. It is not stolen, but I have a BIOS password that
> :>> > I can't get past. Please save the smug replies and try and help an
> :>> > honest forum member with any suggestions on how I can get rid of it or
> :>> > of a shop that will do it for me. I am continuing to try and reach the
> :>> > seller, but at this point I need help so it won't be a door stop. Does
> :>> > anyone know where the cmos battery is in this model? Will removing it
> :>> > reset the password or is that a waste of time?
> :>> > Thanks for any help.
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> :>Thanks Barry; I appreciate your answer. This is the newer Libretto,
> :>U105, so I assumed that it had a EEPROM chip. Do I need to contact
> :>Toshiba or do you know of anyone who can do this kind of reprogramming?
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> See my reply to Barry's post. If you are unable to get the password
> from the seller and are in the US I would recommend going to Toshiba's
> website and finding the nearest PREMIER ASP and give them a call. They
> are more likely to know the process for your model than Toshiba's
> so-called tech support.
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> IIRC the ASP lookup page is at:
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> http://pcrepair.toshiba.com
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> me/2
Thanks for the info. It gave me a lot to think about and made me
decide to put the darn thing on eBay as a parts machine with a full
disclaimer of its condition. Sold in 10 minutes! Good riddance :)
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