CMOS password problem: Toshiba Laptop

syncview · November 1st, 2009, 2:53 PM

Hello guys

This is how it goes, a relative of mine, sets up a CMOS password and forgets it.

I have done everything possible thing I could do myself, to no avail.
That includes: Jumping some pins (googled around), soldering out the battery and back in. The password just wouldn't go, now its sitting in its bag peacefully.. but, sadly, the owner of the laptop doesn't like it being treated in a peaceful environment.

If you have any other suggestions or know how to unlock these kind of touchmenot laptops, you're most welcome images/smilies/biggrin.gif

This is some Toshiba Satellite model I don't remember exactly...

Thanks.

syncview · November 1st, 2009, 5:26 PM

It is a Toshiba Satellite L305-S5919 btw..

CD82 · November 1st, 2009, 5:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syncview

This is how it goes, a relative of mine, sets up a CMOS password and forgets it.

Well, your problem is right there. But it's already too late for that.

What about a new BIOS? (Flash or even a new chip)

Clegko · November 1st, 2009, 5:40 PM

Try holding down the left shift button during bootup. Some Toshibas can be convinced to boot past the password that way.

syncview · November 2nd, 2009, 5:55 PM

Tried that as well.. also there is a trick to short the soldered pads near the RAMs for ~30 seconds with all the power disconnected.. but no luck..

its now at a shop and they asked about $30 to do the job.

thevictor390 · November 2nd, 2009, 5:59 PM

Wow, that's actually not bad. Most computer shops charge hundreds for the simplest of tasks.

November 1st, 2009, 2:53 PM	#1
syncview Joined: Oct 11th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lahore, Pakistan. Age: 21 Posts: 630 Car: Suzuki Alto...yayyy! Rep Power: 18	CMOS password problem: Toshiba Laptop Hello guys This is how it goes, a relative of mine, sets up a CMOS password and forgets it. I have done everything possible thing I could do myself, to no avail. That includes: Jumping some pins (googled around), soldering out the battery and back in. The password just wouldn't go, now its sitting in its bag peacefully.. but, sadly, the owner of the laptop doesn't like it being treated in a peaceful environment. If you have any other suggestions or know how to unlock these kind of touchmenot laptops, you're most welcome This is some Toshiba Satellite model I don't remember exactly... Thanks.

November 1st, 2009, 5:40 PM	#4
Clegko aka Clegg Joined: Oct 8th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Moore, Oklahoma Age: 21 Posts: 669 Car: '92 Chevy Truck / '94 Honda Accord Rep Power: 29	Try holding down the left shift button during bootup. Some Toshibas can be convinced to boot past the password that way. __________________ Me Blog

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November 1st, 2009, 5:26 PM	#2
syncview Joined: Oct 11th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lahore, Pakistan. Age: 21 Posts: 630 Car: Suzuki Alto...yayyy! Rep Power: 18	It is a Toshiba Satellite L305-S5919 btw..

November 2nd, 2009, 5:55 PM	#5
syncview Joined: Oct 11th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lahore, Pakistan. Age: 21 Posts: 630 Car: Suzuki Alto...yayyy! Rep Power: 18	Tried that as well.. also there is a trick to short the soldered pads near the RAMs for ~30 seconds with all the power disconnected.. but no luck.. its now at a shop and they asked about $30 to do the job.

November 2nd, 2009, 5:59 PM	#6
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	Wow, that's actually not bad. Most computer shops charge hundreds for the simplest of tasks.

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