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    Help with bios Acer Extensa 5220 =[

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Brummy182, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. Brummy182

    Brummy182 Newbie

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    hey all i bought a acer extensa 5220 6 mounth ago and i set a bios passoword on it .
    and guss what i forgot it and i need format it
    aand acer dont set cdrom to primarey boot =[
    so im stuck and carnt boot from recovery disk

    can anyone help me =[
    i dont reallt wanna take the cmos batter out as im heavey handed and will brake it =[

    any help whould be gr8 thanx
     
  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Discussion of bypassing security measures like BIOS passwords is prohibited by the forum rules. If you legally obtained the laptop, contact Acer for assistance(may be afee)