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    8510w bios password reset

    Discussion in 'HP' started by abes, Nov 5, 2009.

  1. abes

    abes Newbie

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    Hello,

    I acquired a 8510w from ebay but the BIOS is password protected, so the notebook only boots from internal hdd and I cannot change it.

    Is there any way to reset the BIOS password?


    Thanks.
     
    abes, Nov 5, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Sorry forum rules prohibit anybody answering your question on bypassing security measures, in case the notebook is stolen, not saying you stole it or anything.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Nov 5, 2009
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  3. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Take it to the authorized HP Service Center with the original Proof of Purchase (of course you got it from the seller...?) and they will probably help you with this.
     
    KLF, Nov 5, 2009
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