Hi peeps..

I have Latitude D505 and I succesfully removed gray screen. Machine works great, but I'm unable to change settings in BIOS..
I wanted to dim the screen when using power adapter on the same level as when using the battery, and only way to do that is to go in Graphic Properties, and adjust Brightness from there. ( In Win. XP)
When I'm in BIOS, I see service tag #, but asset tag is not installed..
On page 2 it says that Configure Setup is disabled so I can't rearnge setup sequence.. Shortly, I can't change anything..
On last page I see that Primary password is disabled, Admin Password enabled
It does let me enable Enter Config Password and ask for password but I'm not able to type anything..
Do you guy's think changing BIOS version back to A09 would solve my problem??
I also tried to reset BIOS, but that didn't work either..
Any help/suggestion from you guru's is more than welcome..
Thanks in advance..

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/judslat/paragon/

Go to this site and download one of the DST versions for a DOS bootable Floppy or CDR. Run the software in DOS to delete and then reset your Service Tag. That erases the EEProm chip during the Process and the Admin/Configure Setup Password goes also. It also erases the Primary Password, so if you want one set you will need to reset it afterwards. If you cannot boot from the Floppy or CD Drive because of Boot Order or Disabled drives, the site also has instructions for making & using a DOS Bootable Harddrive to carry the DST software.

Thank you Paragon.. It worked like charm.. I owe you a beer..

Thanks are due "IdidmyC600" for hosting the files and info on his site, and it certainly makes it much easier for me. I was about buried by requests for the "stuff". You can give him a pint of Half-and-Half instead.

can someone please help me with this before i connect everything thank you all

I am in need of a CD-ROM for my D400
After I get the paper clip instructions and replace my HD
That are all password protected
I need to Install OS
I have hopes to find one at affordable price

The jerk that sold it to me is out of the country and wants me to wait untill he comes back to change the passwords himself and give me my CD-ROM 3 to 4 months from now :hotbounce

Thank you for reply, Dave.

It is not the CPU, nor the RAM or the CMOS. I got another board from eBay, and it works fine with the original parts. Maybe there is some shortening, but I can't find any unusual aligning.

I suggest, that the Power Controller (MAX1632EAI) is initiating this shutting off before the BIOS-Program can load. But what is the reason why?

Regards,

Klaus

Dell D400 should be able to read/run any USB2.0 CDROM/DVDROM drives. Since you don't have a DVD Burner, you might as well buy a new any brand 16x DVD burner for about $40 and a USB enclosure (around $30) and put in your Windows OS CD or Linux CD to boot (hit F12 during POST boot) and install.

If you havent done it already, I have been working on a disk that will

1 boot your PC
2 format (or allow you to FDISK your HD) your chosen HD
3 copy the files needed
4 run the DST software

It can be found on the site in my tag under "servicetag,exe"

All the instructions for its use are on the page and on the Floppy, it is a trial thing and if anyone finds any fault with it please let me know

Whilst i'm on about the site did you know that so far (since it was concieved) there have been over 2500 visitors to the site.

I dont admit to being the best software writer on the market but I do try.

I have one going on EBAY later today , if you have a paypal account let me know before 10pm UK time (send a private message) and I will sell it privately.


Whilst were on the subject, someone offered me a floppy drive earlier on in the thread , if that person is still around, can you message me as well.

Just wanted to give some feedback to you for putting together the files, and also for the hoster of the website. Thank you both for your time and efforts.

I have been reading these threads for days trying to short my eprom chip with no success.

today i went on a shorting frenzy repetedly shorting every possible combinaton of pins avoiding the 8 pin.

finally after a week of pulling my hair i have eliminated the password.

thanks everyone for all your help and usefull information.

yeah thanks again for the great software i downloaded the new servicetag.exe from the site and created the floppy, this disk will run fdisk and format the hdd while adding the files right

You can use the disk to run FDISK it wont do the work for you (there is no way to do this as far as I know) but otherwise it should do as the site says, but please do post back if you find any faults or have any questions

i have to buy a new adapter because my stupid ide cable has that middle pin blocked and in process of pulling off the pin i couldnt get it all the way out and ended up messing it up but what is the best way i can remove that pin on this adapter?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Showim...erter+-+Retail

I don't know if anyone has used this one before but its soooooooooo flimsy

EDIT: on the new service tag floppy on the website when i have to make my choice to format the hdd in the notebook my keyboard doesn't work to make a selection none of the lights go on either (caps lock, num lock etc) the keyboard is usb..

I think the problem lies in setting your BIOS, somewhere there is a setting for DOS support for USB keyboards or similar.

I dont have a USB keyboard myself but i'm certain that that is the setting.

I am trying to use the CD to change the service tag on my system, I tried using the svctag.exe to no avail!

Please help this is driving me nuts!

Thanks in advance.

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Where did you get the Service Tag.exe File? If it is from a Dell ftp site, that one doesn't work. Try the DST file and instructions from this linked site http://homepage.ntlworld.com/judslat/paragonnew/

Sorry that link isnt right, it was a temporary name whilst I worked on the new site, the site is now up and running and once again I ask for feedback for the content.

The correct address is
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/judslat/paragon/

Anyone try this on an XPS M140?

I have read thru this whole thread and also read the PDF file which talks about the varying places for the chips. For the M140, it says that it is between the Ram module and the modem/wireless module. I am unable to gain access to that section and cant find a way there. Something is holding the board down very tightly and I cant get to it. Do I have to turn the laptop right side up and disconnect things there first and then turn it back over to gain access? I can see some microchips there but there is no way to see which one is the correct one because I cant see the chips.

So far, I have turned the laptop face down and taken the CDrom, HD, Battery, Ram out but I need to get to a section that I cant get to?

Can anyone shed some light on what I need to do? Should I attempt to try this as if I am taking the system board out as it shows how to do on Dell's website?
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1000473

Any input would be appreciated!