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    About the BIOS for model: VGN-SZ260P

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by iJoke, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. iJoke

    iJoke Newbie

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    I bought this laptop for about 2 and a half years and I got the extended warranty for 3 years. After I bought it about 3-4 months after I have called and asked for the BIOS password but they stalled and stalled and stalled and I never obtained it. Now I call again to ask for the BIOS password w/ all the information they are acquiring like receipt etc. Now they say that my warranty has expired. Are they not supposed to give all information of the laptop to the customer that purchased their products? I need the BIOS to reformat my OS..

    -Thanks
     
    iJoke, Jun 21, 2009
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    sateesh_p Notebook Guru

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    You can re-install OS even though you don't know master BIOS password. Sony typically doesn't lock BIOS password. You can also upgrade OS from harddisk even if your DVD drive doesn't allow booting.
     
    sateesh_p, Jun 21, 2009
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  3. iJoke

    iJoke Newbie

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    If that is possible how would I be able to do this?
     
    iJoke, Jun 21, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Stick in your OS installation CD/DVD and follow the prompts.

    Now that is if your system is set to start from CD/DVD first. If not, then you have an issue!

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 22, 2009
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  5. iJoke

    iJoke Newbie

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    Thats why I need the BIOS. I am well experienced with Reformatting through BIOS etc.
     
    iJoke, Jun 22, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Ouch - short from sending the notebook back to the manufacturer, I don't know any other official ways to reset the BIOS. Good lucks.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 23, 2009
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    err. there has to be some way.! T_T now that windows 7 has expired it always turns off my computer randomly. D:
     
    iJoke, Jul 2, 2009
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    There are ways, sure. But here on NBR you will only get ONE recommendation - send your comp back to the manufacturer.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 3, 2009
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