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Need an EEProm erase tool.
Hello,
I am trying to erase a set password in an old Dell CPx. I called Dell. Talked to
four different techs. The last came to the conclusion that the system is so old there were no master passwords would unlock this system. The EEPROM chip is underneath the case which would include a major teardown. Is there any tool other than the paerclip method to clear the chip? Thanks!!!
Compucharley
I am trying to erase a set password in an old Dell CPx. I called Dell. Talked to
four different techs. The last came to the conclusion that the system is so old there were no master passwords would unlock this system. The EEPROM chip is underneath the case which would include a major teardown. Is there any tool other than the paerclip method to clear the chip? Thanks!!!
Compucharley
see that u can reset the power in the cpu by removing the chargers......and reprogram the roms which would be useful.
ASKER
What chargers are you talking about?
What about resetting CMOS by moving jumpers
ASKER
There are no jumpers. This is a laptop
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I will give it a shot and see what happens!!!!
Resetting software won't work here because you cant get past the bios ,making booting from a cd or diskette impossible!!
ASKER
I let the systems sit for 4 days and it did not reset the BIOS settings to clear the passwords.
ASKER
Thanks snerkle.
Compucharley
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