bios password reset

bignezzy74 · 09-10-2011, 12:24 AM

I have a Toshiba Satellite a205 series . I don't remember ever putting a bios password on it, I think my son might have. I have checked for a Battery to take out but can't find one, is there another way to reset any info would be great.

del schisler · 09-10-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bignezzy74

I have a Toshiba Satellite a205 series . I don't remember ever putting a bio password on it, I think my son might have. I have checked for a Battery to take out but can't find one, is there another way to reset any info would be great.

go here and see if anything you can use http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/26...kdoor-password

diyorpay · 09-10-2011, 08:26 PM

There has to be a battery. Quarter sized or so. Keep checking little compartments on bottom of computer. May have to remove hard drive or main battery to see it. Leave out for a while when you find it.

picflight · 09-11-2011, 11:29 AM

Have you tried calling the Toshiba service center?

tribe_fan · 09-11-2011, 11:48 AM

I'm not sure if this will work for you...

http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic102975.html

You may have to take it in:

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...ssword&x=6&y=9

Oh-Fudge · 10-20-2011, 02:33 PM

I have read, but haven't tried it myself, that you can simply replace the BIOS chip (EPROM). This is not easy as it requires soldering skills. It is perfectly legitimate to do this because someone may purchase a used laptop, such as from PropertyRoom.com or something, and have a BIOS password unknown.

But, I really like tribe fan's answer better if it works for you.

sonohuey · 10-22-2011, 07:13 PM

Do what DIYORPAY recommended. Remove the battery that is the size of a quarter. Speed up the process by pressing and holding the power button to drain all of the power from the board.

Wait some time and replace the battery. See this link:

Code:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000235.htm

Scroll all the way down to the bottom.

Good luck.

Indecisi0n · 10-29-2011, 10:44 AM

Removing the battery will do the trick.

Oh-Fudge · 11-01-2011, 12:45 PM

"Remember that laptops can be trickier, especially if it's a newer model. If it has a security chip on the motherboard forget about it. You either have to physically remove the chip or contact the mfg for the "master" password. If you can boot up off of a cd or floppy try any of these methods"....wikihow.com

09-10-2011, 12:24 AM	#1
bignezzy74 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 17	bios password reset I have a Toshiba Satellite a205 series . I don't remember ever putting a bios password on it, I think my son might have. I have checked for a Battery to take out but can't find one, is there another way to reset any info would be great.

09-10-2011, 08:26 PM	#3
diyorpay Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 440	bios password reset There has to be a battery. Quarter sized or so. Keep checking little compartments on bottom of computer. May have to remove hard drive or main battery to see it. Leave out for a while when you find it.

09-11-2011, 11:29 AM	#4
picflight Busy DIYer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: S. California Posts: 234	bios password reset Have you tried calling the Toshiba service center?

09-11-2011, 11:48 AM	#5
tribe_fan Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 223	bios password reset I'm not sure if this will work for you... http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic102975.html You may have to take it in: http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...ssword&x=6&y=9

10-20-2011, 02:33 PM	#6
Oh-Fudge Is this wire Hot? Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesapeake Bay Posts: 153	bios password reset I have read, but haven't tried it myself, that you can simply replace the BIOS chip (EPROM). This is not easy as it requires soldering skills. It is perfectly legitimate to do this because someone may purchase a used laptop, such as from PropertyRoom.com or something, and have a BIOS password unknown. But, I really like tribe fan's answer better if it works for you.

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