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by dfirefire
As far as I know there are two ways to bypass this:
- remove the backup battery (not so obvious on laptops)
- search the web for master password for that BIOS version. Yes, they exist...
by wlbowers
#1
It's a laptop. Unless it is 4 or 5 years old it will not have a jumper on the motherboard.
#2
You can remove the bios battery and let you know what freeze over and it will not do anything. The bios password has been stored in a security chip. Doesn't need a battery.
#3
If the dang thing will not access the floppy until the bios password is entered, nothin you stick in that hole will work.
Some laptops can be reset with a doggle. If it is available it can be gotten on ebay. I know the toshiba is one.
Some times you can use the back door passwords and get lucky.
http://www.pwcrack.com/security_chips_ibm.shtml
Otherwise you will have to contact acer and be prepaired to send it in or provide them with proof of purchase.
Good Luck
Lee
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