The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    problem with me lap

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by steven cross, Mar 18, 2007.

  1. steven cross

    steven cross Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    hi.can any one assist me..i have a acer travelle mate 2350.and when it i turn it on.it starts loading and then stops and starts again...it does this continuosly.i need to reformate the laptop.but when i press f2 it ask me for a password.i bought the laptop from my sons friend.he never got round to giving me the back up disc or any manuals.he now in the states doing unervisity.i cant even get iN to the bios to change the boot order.not that i no were to look..can any one help me.my [email protected]
    im in need of this info,URGENTLEY PLEASE.THANKS.STE :mad2: :mad2:
     
    steven cross, Mar 18, 2007
    #1
  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

    Reputations:
    422
    Messages:
    2,720
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Welcome to NBR.

    A BIOS password can be disbaled by removing the CMOS battery. That means that you will have to remove a panel on the underside of the notebook. Have a look at the manual for the notebook online, as that may give instructions on how to change or get access to the battery. From there, you should be able to change the boot menu and format the computer. Hope this helps.
     
    Zero, Mar 18, 2007
    #2
  3. steven cross

    steven cross Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    hi is this password its asking for resticting me from changing the boot up sequence.i want to format this lap has virus...any way i can do this with out taking the machine apart..thanks for promt responce
     
    steven cross, Mar 18, 2007
    #3
  4. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

    Reputations:
    422
    Messages:
    2,720
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Unless you kknow the password, then it practically impossible. It isn't a difficult procedure to accomplish. When you remove the panel, the battery will make itself more than obvious, because normally they are positionekd in places where it is easily accessible. From there, you can easily remove it.
     
    Zero, Mar 18, 2007
    #4
  5. steven cross

    steven cross Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    can you assist me.will the lap fall to bites.and is it easy to reasembal.ive never played with this stuff before..or can you link me the page on how to do it.i dont want to kill me laptop.im completley new to all this..including this internet..thanks .ste
     
    steven cross, Mar 18, 2007
    #5
  6. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

    Reputations:
    422
    Messages:
    2,720
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I can try to assist, but it may be difficult as I can't see the notebook. I can't seem to find any guides that detail the removal of the battery. Look at the underside of the notebook, and there should be a panel. If the battery isn't under that panel, then the whole underside may need o be removed, and that is a long and lengthy task, one which is made much harder without guides.
     
    Zero, Mar 18, 2007
    #6
  7. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    1,457
    Messages:
    1,518
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    56
    A CMOS battery will always look like the first battery.

    Some may have protective coverings like the other pic:

    It looks alot like your back-up battery in a TI calculator :)
     
    Xonar, Mar 18, 2007
    #7