HP / Dell / etc. Laptop password help (April - July 2008)

I've just been offered a HDD password for $80 !!! - paypal payment. I don't think this is really the spirit of these type of forums.
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I agree. Who offered you to pay $80 ?

Can anyone help for free, (Dell is my next choice, but I would rather not wait)
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Dell is 24Hr turn around, they just need all the correct info (I posted info a couple of pages back)

or is this forum (or at least this thread) just for those wanting to make money?
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Definately NOT, actually the contrary, anyone asking for payment will be banned.
 
kimsland said:
I agree. Who offered you to pay $80 ?

I'm sure "deepdark" was just trying to be a good Samaritan - but he passed on an email address for said zakri [zakrisaid@gmail.com]. I sent him a mail and got the following reply:
hi,
what's the problem, system password or hard disk password?
system password cost75$/hdd cost 80$, by paypal
regards



Dell is 24Hr turn around, they just need all the correct info (I posted info a couple of pages back)

I purchased the XPS from a genuine reseller who buys hundreds of laptops every week direct from Dell. Unfortunately none of the original owner details are known, so the length of time Dell take to unlock the drive is extended (well, it is in the UK anyway).

Definately NOT, actually the contrary, anyone asking for payment will be banned.
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This is what I assumed, but reading this thread it appears that the few who have the {alleged} ability to help are asking for substantial payments. Now....I do understand....if these people have invested months of time in finding a solution they should receive SOME recompense....but...without wanting to over-react, this is more in the lines of extortion.

Still.....Enough of this rant. If anyone can assist, perfect....If not, then thanks for reading anyway.

The Jester
 
You are bringing new news to us, about member deepdark, who is providing this email addy to an already banned member.

I will inform the Admin here of this issue.

Regarding, if members have any free help. Yes tons of it, please read all posts here, there are many options. Strangely your issue about unknown previous owner, was also mentioned. Dell will help here as well. But as you say the process may take longer.

If any other members have been asked for payment through emails, please come forward and state this. This is the only way we can rid TechSpot of this private business.
 
kimsland said:
You are bringing new news to us, about member deepdark, who is providing this email addy to an already banned member.

I will inform the Admin here of this issue.

Regarding, if members have any free help. Yes tons of it, please read all posts here, there are many options. Strangely your issue about unknown previous owner, was also mentioned. Dell will help here as well. But as you say the process may take longer.

If any other members have been asked for payment through emails, please come forward and state this. This is the only way we can rid TechSpot of this private business.
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kimsland....

Thanks for your response. I have read all the posts here, and can see many members offering high quality free help and advice. This is the reason I joined.........hopefully to be of use to members here aswell.....and not just for help with this issue.

F.Y.I
I am a CCIE and have over 30 years within the telcoms, computing (IBM mainframe (SNA) through to multi-processor server enviroment) and PC hardware maintenance.

Once again...Thanks for your interest with my issues.

The Jester
 
I go way back myself
I have worked for Dell for 6 Years ironically (also I left about 5 years ago)
Didn't realize this password stuff would be so huge issue
I have contacted Dell directly and emailed (with response) from the top people there. They are fully aware of this thread, and keep an eye on it for bettering their support.
 
As Jester says: If anyone can assist, perfect....If not, then thanks for reading anyway. These forums are to help us among us.
 
I have read thru 21 pages of posts. Lots of helpful info here, just nothing I need. I have an HP/Compaq laptop, TC4400, same mainboard as NC4400, that I replaced the mainboard on. Of course, guess what, a bios password is in place! I can't reload the correct OS, as I can't boot from anything other than the internal disk drive. I have not tried to leave the disk out, to see if that will force a different boot order, and I am unable to determine how to find the hash code. Bios access is F10. Any help would be appreciated.
 
kimsland said:
You can also "missing link" even for non-warrantied issues
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HP response is "replace the mainboard". For the small fee of $405, and my old one! There has to be another (better, cheaper) way.
 
Davidlee48, you have to reflash bios chip to remove password(AFAIK). this model is without any master passwords.
 
lamo said:
Davidlee48, you have to reflash bios chip to remove password(AFAIK). this model is without any master passwords.
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I have attempted to update bios with newest version available from HP, but asks for bios PW to run flash utility.
 
when i say about bios chip reflashing, i mean: unsolder the bios chip from MB, and flash it using external hardware programmer.
 
Cheaper to buy new motherboard? $405 from HP. Bios chip reflash? I would, if I knew which chip was the right one. Any help to locate and ID the chip would be appreciated.
 
ihateDL said:
my D620 bios locked!! i was told this guy zakrisaid..gmail.com can unlock it with a price!, is that true? anyone here confirme this?.
thanks
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maybe, but you have to give the service tag, your real name and adress through PayPal to him. Just think about this.
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The cheapest address is here
 
raybay, for whom how :) for example, the bios chip reflashing costs in my city 100$ usd. and i don't know where i can buy a new MB for any laptop cheaper than 350$ usd
 
Master password for hashcode 03624

I have a HP NX9010, forgot my power on password.
The hashcode is 03624.
Can anyone help with master password?
TK
 
Help me unlock bios dell latitude d620

I need you help to unlock my computer dell latitude d620 bios admin password.
service tag #7b9jbc1-595b

i will be most grateful to any one who can help me with the master password or any shorting method.

thank you
 
I have a dell latitude d620. I have both the latitude.exe programs and the latitude_MasterPW.exe but they say enter your 5 digit service tag but mine is 7! Could someone tell me what to do Im stuck! MY service tag id is 8251XC1-595B. If someone could post my master password I would be greatful or if they could just tell me what to do that would be just as good. Thanks in advance.

P.S. Dont give money over the internet!
 

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