ThinkPad T22 BIOS password

Open up the laptop and try and find a cmos clear jumper or remove the cmos batetry and wait a while while the power discharges. Or pay IBM to do it.

IBM has a very stringent password reset policy for its laptops.

From the IBM Thinkpad T22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide:

"If you forgot your power-on password, you have to take your computer to an IBM reseller or marketing representative to have the password
canceled.

If you forgot your hard disk password, IBM will not reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to an IBM
reseller or an IBM marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service.

If you forgot your supervisor password, IBM will not reset your password. You must take your computer to an IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service."

Your only other choice (if your soldering skills are VERY good) is Password Crackers Inc. at http://tinyurl.com/hcr1

Good luck.

I agree with timwalsh
I had a simillar problem with a T23 and i had to send the MotherBoard to IBM in order to reset the Psw i've also lost several hours trying to bypass this problem together with a Hardware Eng. and on the end of the day whe give up
tks
ear

The newer laptops store the passwords in a security chip.

Removing the battery doesn't work, the password hacks that run from a floppy won't work unless the laptop will access the floppy first thing.

Contact IBM and be prepaired to provide proof of purchase.

Good Luck Lee