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    Inspiron 1000 motherboard layout

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by blaqb0x, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. blaqb0x

    blaqb0x Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have an inspiron 1000 whose BIOS password has been locked. I'm looking for the security chip. Does anyone know where/how I can find it?

    Does anyone know how to short it?

    Does anyone know how to circumvent the password lock?

    Thanks.
     
    blaqb0x, Jul 30, 2007
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  2. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    first off, the password is usually stored in the BIOS (not some separate chip, if you got that, your comp must be very secure).

    so, try pulling the coin cell battery for a few minutes (if that doesn't work, pull it for maybe over night)
     
    lambchops468, Jul 30, 2007
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