Laptop BIOS password

TriedandTested · 24 Jan 2008 at 09:34

Ok, a teacher's laptop has had a password added to both the BIOS and the user access to the machine itself. Yesterday, i input the BIOS password and attempted to remove the user password. However, after doing that (and putting in what i thought was a blank password) i now can't access either the BIOS or get past the user password screen - three attempts and the laptop switches off.

Anyone know how i can hard reset the password? Would the only option be fingering around inside to remove reset the CMOS or would the password remain intact?

Emlyn_Dewar · 24 Jan 2008 at 10:48

Is there not usually a manufacturer password to get round these problems? Have a look on Google, there's usually some good results there.

beermonster · 24 Jan 2008 at 19:57

some have jumpers you can reset whats the make and model

TriedandTested · 24 Jan 2008 at 20:03

Toshiba Satellite Pro L20. This is a nightmare! if you can help i'll be so grateful.

Ry@n · 24 Jan 2008 at 21:39

Is it the BIOS password you want to remove ?

TriedandTested · 24 Jan 2008 at 22:37

Ry@n said:
Is it the BIOS password you want to remove ?

Yes, remove. It's currently set to something i don't know. Didn't mean to do it, was trying to make it blank but there was no option to disable the passwords.

Ry@n · 24 Jan 2008 at 22:45

Ok ive sent you an email with how to do it.