Re: Toshiba Libretto U105 BIOS password removal?

It doesn't matter where the CMOS battery is, removing it won't help you.

The password is stored in flash or EEROM or a security chip ... it doesn't need power to remember it. Those days are long gone.

The usual way to remove a password on older Toshiba products are to either use a parallel port dongle or a special floppy disk (you may need a floppy drive). An online search will reveal how to make either or both. It's much more difficult on later USB models, and in many cases the techniques have not yet passed beyond the realm of "company confidential".


ken10254 wrote:
Okay before everyone gets on their high horse, I will explain my
situation; I just bought this from a guy on craigslist whom I cannot
reach at the moment. It is not stolen, but I have a BIOS password that
I can't get past. Please save the smug replies and try and help an
honest forum member with any suggestions on how I can get rid of it or
of a shop that will do it for me. I am continuing to try and reach the
seller, but at this point I need help so it won't be a door stop. Does
anyone know where the cmos battery is in this model? Will removing it
reset the password or is that a waste of time?
Thanks for any help.
.

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