Dell hard drive password removal

Hi, I've got problem with my Dell Lattitude X300 laptop. I bought it and the notebook has BIOS password protection. It's not critical, but I can't change any BIOS setting.

I've already tried latitude.exe tool, than DST software from paragon's pages (I don't rememder the exact name).
Moderator Edit:
Here's the free help link: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic90285.html

Now I've tried also the scratching method. I found Atmel 24C256 chip on the board. But when I scratched almost every combination except vcc pin 8 and pin 1. And BIOS password is still there. Something happend because date/time has been reseted and Service and Owner tags have been deleted, but the password protection still remain.

There is not any thread where I can find something about X300. What can I do now?

search this forum for "dell bios password removal" and you will find plenty of info!!!:)

Hi, I've got problem with my Dell Lattitude X300 laptop. I bought it and the notebook has BIOS password protection. It's not critical, but I can't change any BIOS setting.

I've already tried latitude.exe tool, than DST software from paragon's pages (I don't rememder the exact name).

Now I've tried also the scratching method. I found Atmel 24C256 chip on the board. But when I scratched almost every combination except vcc pin 8 and pin 1. And BIOS password is still there. Something happend because date/time has been reseted and Service and Owner tags have been deleted, but the password protection still remain.

There is not any thread where I can find something about X300. What can I do now?
The 24LC256 is not the EEProm chip for the Passwords and Service Tags; it is for a built-in LAN chipset. A user sent me an image that is too large to send by emmail attachment,. The chip he succeeded with is on the board top about Upper Center and just to the left of four identical black chips in a vertical row. Also it is not scratching it is shorting

The 24LC256 is not the EEProm chip for the Passwords and Service Tags; it is for a built-in LAN chipset. A user sent me an image that is too large to send by emmail attachment,. The chip he succeeded with is on the board top about Upper Center and just to the left of four identical black chips in a vertical row. Also it is not scratching it is shorting

Ok, I've read that a lot about Dell password recovery (I've been reading for several days :-). Can you try to send me the picture to my email? You've got it on PM.

Hi Paragon33. The picture you've sended me, shows exactly the 24C256 chip. That is the one, I've already tried it.

But you told me: The chip he succeeded with is on the board top about Upper Center and just to the left of four identical black chips in a vertical row.

And I think that you are talking about some other chip, aren't you?

That was the pic the guy sent amd it may be wrong; also I was trying to describe the locatiom before sending the cropped picture. That 24LC256 has been the one Dell uses for the built-in LAN normally, so have a look around under the Hardware and any Insulation Sheets, as the chip used most often are a 24C04N or a 24LC16B

That was the pic the guy sent amd it may be wrong; also I was trying to describe the locatiom before sending the cropped picture. That 24LC256 has been the one Dell uses for the built-in LAN normally, so have a look around under the Hardware and any Insulation Sheets, as the chip used most often are a 24C04N or a 24LC16B

I've got disassembled laptop in front of me and I can't find any other 24xxxx chip. Have the chip always started with 24xxxx or there can be also some other marking? The described location shoud be equals to the location in the picture?

Hi, I still did not succeed.

Paragon33. I didn't realize whather the described location is the same as the cropped picture. I still did not found any other 24xxxx chip on the board :(

Any new knowledge about that?
I can buy a X300 with a password protection.
The user forgot the password.
I´m thinking about buying this laptop and crack the password.

Does somebody have a exact location of the password chip on the X300?

When on X300 you try 3 times wrong password - there will be 5 digit number , give me this number .

O.K., there is a number, what can I do with it?

When on X300 you try 3 times wrong password - there will be 5 digit number , give me this number .

Hi remzibi

I have the same problem. My number is 14622

Can you advise what to do ?


Many thanks

Phil

Contact dell Tech support with that number they will require you to fax in proof of ownership of the system then they will be able to give you a over ride password.

lol guess where i work.

Thanks for that :)

Problem is, I bought it on ebay...

Edit: and in the end it was significantly "not as described", even apart from the locked BIOS. I have thought abut unlocking the BIOS and fixing the other issues, but I decided life is too short so back it goes.

Thanks for your thoughts anyway

No more ebay computers for me :)

Phil

Hi remzibi

I have the same problem. My number is 14622

Can you advise what to do ?


Many thanks

Phil

Here is your master password for 14622 :
232qu8d

Thank you !

Edit: that worked perfectly, many thanks again remzibi

I got into the BIOS OK, and it confirmed what I suspected: that the problems with this machine did not arise entirely from the BIOS settings.

Anyway, it is gone now, sent back to the supplier.

Thank you !

Edit: that worked perfectly, many thanks again remzibi

I got into the BIOS OK, and it confirmed what I suspected: that the problems with this machine did not arise entirely from the BIOS settings.

Anyway, it is gone now, sent back to the supplier.

I am glad that pass works , it is pitty that laptop have problem .

For every one other with X300 or similar series or other brandt laptops I will help for some resonable donation .
Contact me PM .

X300 doesnt use an eeprom for password storage.
The password is stored on the flashprom.
You need to replace it.

There is a jumper for resetting password but it isnt connected to any part on the mainboard.

Rustam can you contact me...

Trust me it's worth doing it.

X300 doesnt use an eeprom for password storage.
The password is stored on the flashprom.
You need to replace it.

There is a jumper for resetting password but it isnt connected to any part on the mainboard.

Do you know something more? If there are pins for password reseting there maybe should be any possibilities...

Stick some warrent on it then phone Dell and they will give you a over ride password.

I have forgotten the password of bios Dell Inspirion 6400.
I shall be very grateful for any, if help to solve to me this problem.
Please help!

Mr. "fox23" , emails for you are returned , something wrong with your email box .
So this is you master password -
hfd42jp
Nice day .

i have latitude d602
service tag hzgfbb1-595b
express code 39149204221
need help for admin password
let me know whit is resonable donation ?
my email email removed
I am glad that pass works , it is pitty that laptop have problem .

For every one other with X300 or similar series or other brandt laptops I will help for some resonable donation .
Contact me PM .

I can help only with X300 or similar secured series or other brandt laptops .
The new dells coreduo protected by new security system are another story , but PM for them also .

I have a dell Latitude D420 and a latitude d620 that a bought online unfortunately they came to me with a password, Somebody told me that itstored on a chip (EEprom) is there somebody who knows how to unlock them?

Please bother to read the FAQS:

http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic68412.html

When on X300 you try 3 times wrong password - there will be 5 digit number , give me this number .

The # is 15492 Thank you very much in advance.

I found the new chip with 25....
But no chance to reset the Bios pass.
If there is someone who know the solution please help us....:(((

thk u.

I can help only with X300 or similar secured series or other brandt laptops .
The new dells coreduo protected by new security system are another story , but PM for them also .

remzibi, or some other kind guy,

I also got X300 by auction and bios cannot be accessed...
"System Disabled" code is [04368].
Could you provide the master pw plz?

"System Disabled" code is [04368].
Could you provide the master pw plz?

As others before , check your PM .

I've got a Dell Latitude X300 here that was given to me as a hand me down. My brother forgot the BIOS password.

Here's the code I get when I enter the wrong password in three times: 07560

If there is any way possible you could please send me the BIOS master password I can send you a few dollars via paypal.

Sincerely,

Jonathan

Does anyone have info on the location of the eeprom chip on a D820 Latitude. Or is it like the D620, and uses a different method of storing the bios info? Thanks

Does anyone have info on the location of the eeprom chip on a D820 Latitude. Or is it like the D620, and uses a different method of storing the bios info? Thanks

Exactly the same as D620

Exactly the same as D620

Thanks. So for now it's worthless?

i also got one d520. eprom 25p80 on the bottom part of the laptop. i have read it also have one dump of a d620 with no password for that eprom. does anyone have any news matter to this. i can provide my dumps

I also got X300 by auction.
However, it BIOS Password was locked...

I cannot release Password though I tried eeprog by installing Linux.
Besides, is there a method of releasing the BIOS password?

"System Disabled" code is [00965].

hi everyone,
I also have dell x300 with locked bios (but I can access to Windows)


Could anybody help?

regards, Marko

Hello everyone!
Also I need help for my DELL X300 with BIOS password locked.
System Disabled code is 11127.
The Service Tag is GDVXD1X.

Thank you.

Hey, guys, what happens when you type in a wrong password 3 times? Apart from showing a code for unlocking, is anything additionally locked? Is it in any way risky?
Thanx in advance.

Hey, guys, what happens when you type in a wrong password 3 times? Apart from showing a code for unlocking, is anything additionally locked? Is it in any way risky?
Thanx in advance.


after typing the password 3 times, it shows that message with code number and it is blocked... it does't react on anything...so you can only turn it off and when you turn it on again everything is same...it is working, but with bios locked... :( ...and I think that there is no risk with additionally locking

regards ;)

...and I think that there is no risk with additionally locking


Exactly - it is completly risk free .

received mail. thx

The password worked like a charm - you saved my *** Remzibi! Thanks!
:)
(dell x300 - bios password busted!)

Remzibi I have sent a PM to you with my x300 details. Could you perhaps get the master password please? Also what application do you use to get it?

Thanks

Ussel

Hi remzibi


I have the same problem with me Dell Latitude X300. My number is 01956

Can you advise what to do ?

Service tag 12QPD1J

Many thanks

Carlucho

A chap sent me an excellent set of pics for the EEProm Location on the Inspiron 9300, if any one needs those

Hi

Someone have a pic for the EEprom location on the Latitude X300.

Thanks

Hi REMzibi

I have same problem also with my x300 password disabled #10585

Pls if u can send me the master password it would be a great help.

Thank you.

Hi,

my BIOS is locked and the number I get is 01793
Maybe anyone can help me...

Thanks