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    4 cycles of 4 beeps on T61. Can I disable the security chip?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Gaius, Mar 20, 2011.

  1. Gaius

    Gaius Notebook Consultant

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    Basically I'm locked out of my older laptop. I've reseated the memory according to other forums but still no go. I just want this security chip to not be an issue any longer so is there anything I can do to get back in?

    This machine is out of warranty, sadly enough. It's nearly 3 years old.
     
    Gaius, Mar 20, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Have you already tried contacting Lenovo?
     
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    Gaius Notebook Consultant

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    No, it's out of warranty. Well over 2 years now. It worked fine last night but tonight it just started happening and I wish I could disable the security chip somehow because I really don't need it.
     
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  5. Gaius

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    I just unplugged it for over 5 min as you said but I still get the 4 cycles of 4 beeps, unfortunately.
     
    Gaius, Mar 20, 2011
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