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    Toshiba A505D-S6958 Laptop BIOS SUCKS

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by MTPCguy75, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. MTPCguy75

    MTPCguy75 Newbie

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    I have a Toshiba Satellite A505D-S6958 and it has the Insyde H20 Bios. Somehow the BIOS password got activated and I no longer can access the computer. I contacted Toshiba and was informed that the whole Motherboard would have to replaced. I have 15 years exp. as a computer technician and this sounds totally rediculous. Toshiba wants $425.00 for the fix and I only spent $350 on the laptop. Does anyone no of a fix for this issue, I have searched the Web and it appears that this laptop BIOS is a real SOB with no backdoor codes and since I cannot boot to a cd or floppy it appears that I am screwed. My advice is to never buy a Toshiba Laptop because they are like Apple computers no one can fix them except a certified repair shop.
     
    MTPCguy75, Jan 27, 2010
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  2. msrinath80

    msrinath80 Notebook Enthusiast

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    "Somehow the BIOS password got activated"

    How, How exactly does stuff like this happen? Did you loan it to someone or something??
     
    msrinath80, Jan 27, 2010
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  3. Amnesiac

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    Yes, that's not right. However, it is possible to repair it yourself. What's to stop you from purchasing a motherboard and replacing it yourself?

    And this topic probably breaches the forum rules, as discussion of bypassing BIOS passwords and other passwords is forbidden...
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 28, 2010
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