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bwangleon Posted on Feb 15, 2014

Lenovo b570 supervisor password

How to reset? Not the POP or HDD password. Removing CMOS battery does not work.

  • justwinwin Feb 18, 2014

    Hi bwangleon , I want to help you with your problem, but I need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box? 1. Is this a BIOS password problem or Windows password problem?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 24, 2009

SOURCE: will removing the cmos battery help remove bios password

Yes, if you remove the cmos battery and have your PC unpluged wait 2-3 mins before reseting battery it should reset the bio's.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 24, 2009

SOURCE: acer 5610z need to locate cmos battery for bios password reset

If you have forgotten your BIOS or system password, there are no software tricks or magical gimmicks that will get the password cleared. Laptops are different in that they are designed to not work with “backdoors” etc. for security reasons. There is one true way that works most of the time and that is hardware.
The Cmos (RTC) battery that is mounted on the motherboard in most cases holds the key, if your motherboard has the battery that is connected to the motherboard by using a two wire socket that plugs into the MOBO, then here is the procedure.
On the motherboard where the battery plugs into, you will see two pins sticking straight up, these engage the plug on the battery side. These two pins have to be “shorted” and then the motherboard powered up for approx. 30 seconds, then power down the system and replace the Cmos battery and reboot. Your password problem should be cleared up. The best way to “short” the pins is get another cmos battery and cut the wires from the battery part, bare the ends and twist together, this will short the pins. Make sure you tape the connection good on the jumper you just made….don’t want to touch anything else with powered up bare wires. Below is the link to your service manual that will point everything out to you. Good luck.

http://tim.id.au/laptops/acer/aspire%205610%20travelmate%204200.pdf

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2009

SOURCE: I can't reset the cmos or hdd password

You'll need to contact Dell Tech support for a master Password for that system 800-624-9896 (USA) verify you are an authorized user of the system, then they will assist with a master password

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2010

SOURCE: hdd password reset on gatewaym-1624

HDD password is a security measure against theft. Contact Gateway and verify you are the owner. Itherwise you need a new hard drive and reload of all software/drivers.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 21, 2010

SOURCE: Bios password reset on a

I am not going to take credit for information but here the link. Please read, removing the CMOS battery will never solve it nor replacing it.
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4342847-laptop_cmos_hard_drive_passwords_whole

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Reset bios password

RTM yet, at lenovo.com?
well why not put in a NEW CMOS coin cell first
so BIOS stops telling you lies. Chaos.

CMOS dies at 7 years
then CMOS configs are corrupted in NVRAM
then it lies to you, all PCs do this with bad $1 battery dead.
all do.
2005 PC right not one ran for 13 year, none.

128 bits all wrong and telling lies, and no you
using a volt meter on coin and below 2.9vdc is the cliff of deathh
and lies endless and can not be ignored.
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Can't locate cmos jumper on lenovo ideapad b570

I unplugged the battery from a lenovo b570 laptop , after 5 minutes and still ask my for the pass that I forget, any1 knows a workaround for this? still pressing f12 u can access boot sequence though
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Please help me recovering password for WD 500GB HDD

recover your hdd using recovery software (e.g. Hiren's boot CD)
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Need hdd master password

When you boot up to the log in screen type in administrator as user to log in if you cant log in

during the boot up process you will see on the screen for a short amount of time press a certain key to enter set up press and hold that key during the boot up process to enter BIOS scroll down to set user password or supervisor password you can change or remove your password from there

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The most common way that we know on how to reset or clear the BIOS password is to physically remove the power from the computer by disconnecting the power plug and then removing the Cmos battery for 30 minutes from the motherboard. Another way is to reset the clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard itself. Both of the 2 methods mentioned works because most motherboards use a battery to sustain the BIOS/CMOS settings for the motherboards PROM chip. So by cutting off cmos the battery power, the BIOS/CMOS settings will be erased. Hope this helps

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I still need help to find diagrams to show me how to remove the cmos battery please :-)

Generally, CMOS batteries on MOST current portables is not removable, why are you wanting to remove it? If you are trying to reset a HDD or BIOS password, removing the battery will not resolve.
Service Manual is here:
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/42x3553_03.pdf
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Forgot password to my ibm thinkpad 2373

Which password have you forgotten? If it is the Power On password this can be reset by briefly removing the connection from the system board to the cmos battery. If it is the Supervisor password you can either send it to Lenovo for a replacement system board and hard drive or send to me and I will return with password removed. [email protected] Regards Paul
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How do i get into bios on a ibm thinkpad 1800/R52? seems like it needs a password. all i want to do is reinstall windows and i cant boot from cd

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go to the link below to get further assistance
but basically to reset the password, follow these steps.

If the Power-on password (POP) is forgotten and the Supervisor password is known, simply go into the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility and reset the Power-on password, otherwise try the following:
  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Remove the battery pack.
  3. Remove the backup battery (CMOS battery --size of coin- located on mainboard, requires you to remove the plastic cover on rear on computer)
  4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The POP has been removed.
  5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.
    Note: Some ThinkPad systems have the ability to reset the Power-on passwords in the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility if a Supervisor password has been set.
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-59377

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I am working on a Lenova t43 laptop for my school, which has been locked by a previous tech. I removed the cmos battery and left it out over night, but it did not erase the locked cmos. Is there anything...

Traditionally with ThinkPads:

1. The BIOS password can be reset with the CMOS.
2. The Supervisor password cannot.
3. The HD password cannot.

If it's the harddrive that's locked you will have to replace that. If it's the Supervisor password you need to replace the system board which kind of defeats your purpose.
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IBM R52 Laptop locked after removing and re-putting CMOS battery

This is an excerpt form the service manual for this exact model of notebooks:

If you forgot your power-on password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password canceled. If you forgot your hard disk password, Lenovo authorized servicer can not reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. If you forgot your supervisor password, Lenovo can not reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

Hope this will answer your question.
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