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    Reset Toshiba Portege M400 bios password?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by mashcrash, Dec 17, 2006.

  1. mashcrash

    mashcrash Newbie

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    I have a Toshiba M400 and i was wondering how i could reset the bios password. I disabled the finger print scanner recently becuase i decided i dont need it anymore but it still asks for a bios password which i forgot.

    If you guys know how to reset the password. Either physically or through software that would be awesome.

    Or if you guys know who is the bios manufacturer for M400's I could probebly give them a call and ask my self. I could send it in but I want to avoid that and leave it as a last option.
     
    mashcrash, Dec 17, 2006
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  2. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    My only guess would be to reset the bios. At the very least that would involve getting inside your M400, probably sending it off. You could try Toshiba suppport but they may not divulge that sort of information for security reasons.

    Why do you want access to your bios?
     
    moon angel, Dec 17, 2006
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  3. mashcrash

    mashcrash Newbie

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    Its not that I want to access my bios. It is becuase I need to get past the bios password screen to boot up. When it turns on it either asks for a password or your fingerprint.
     
    mashcrash, Dec 17, 2006
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You'll need to contact the manufacturer about it. They will probably either have the notebook sent in or ask you to verify you are the legit owner.
     
    Greg, Dec 17, 2006
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