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    Questions about power on password...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iluvmythinkpad, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. iluvmythinkpad

    iluvmythinkpad Notebook Enthusiast

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    It seems in my reading that the power on password can now be removed without replacing the motherboard. Please tell me this is not true! BTW using a T61p

    TIA
     
    iluvmythinkpad, Feb 9, 2008
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    You mean the CMOS passwords???? Yes it can be removed without replacing the motherboard. I've done that quite a few times.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 9, 2008
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    iluvmythinkpad Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not sure if the CMOS password is the same. The power on password is presented when you first boot up. Its the one that wont let you boot up the computer unless you enter it. On my r40, if you forgot that password... you needed a new motherboard or do some tricks with a soldering iron... I plan on putting it on my lappy but it would suck if it can be removed.
    I will have to pull up some old manuals because as I feel I may have had a false sense of security..
     
    iluvmythinkpad, Feb 9, 2008
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The BIOS password? It can also be removed.
     
    Lithus, Feb 9, 2008
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