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    Is there a way to deactive fingerprint reader?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by JackDe89, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. JackDe89

    JackDe89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    :) my laptop is coming in soon (1-3 days), is there a way to deactivate the fingerprint reader?

    Sorry if this thread is already been posted.
     
    JackDe89, Oct 17, 2011
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  2. mythlogic

    mythlogic Company Representative

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    Yea, go into device manager and disable the device (don't uninstall it just disable it)
     
    mythlogic, Oct 17, 2011
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  3. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    Also, if you never use it or register fingerprints with it- it's not going to cause any security issues (if that's what you're worried about). You can also physically disconnect it from the motherboard if you felt so inclined, but that's definitely not recommended.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Oct 17, 2011
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  4. dave1812

    dave1812 Notebook Deity

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    you might as well stop the Windows Biometric Services in Services.msc if u don't want to use the FPR.
     
    dave1812, Oct 17, 2011
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  5. ikethegreat

    ikethegreat Notebook Consultant

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    Mind explaining how to do so? My np5793 just started saying that the fingerprint reading device is not connected when I'm trying to log into windows and I wanted to see if it was connected but wasn't sure how to get to it.
     
    ikethegreat, Oct 18, 2011
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  6. d2c

    d2c Notebook Consultant

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    i had mythlogic disable it before they shipped my system as i game on the trackpad, sounds crazy that i do but it manages with rts. i also disabled it on my acer 8920g.
     
    d2c, Oct 18, 2011
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  7. J.P.@XoticPC

    J.P.@XoticPC Company Representative

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    Disassembly guide here:

    M57RU_SM4.zip

    Should have a note where the fingerprint reader cable is. Proceed with caution!
     
    J.P.@XoticPC, Oct 18, 2011
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  8. theriko

    theriko Ronin

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    The service manual is in my sig - it should give you a good idea on how to disconnect it.

    Edit: forgot to refresh before replying...Still, both links are to my service manual repository ;)
     
    theriko, Oct 18, 2011
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  9. ikethegreat

    ikethegreat Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks fellas
     
    ikethegreat, Oct 19, 2011
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