BIOS password locked.... ... The problem is it was given from used electronics depo.Dont know anything from the previous owner.

The Strokes · 09-09-2009, 10:55 PM

My friend was given an E1705 (electronics pallet) that has BIOS p/w locked. It has an MX25L8005 bios chip. Can the password be read using an eeprom reader?

Acclimated · 09-09-2009, 11:08 PM

If not, how are your solding skills?

A new bios chip could be installed on the M/B...

The Strokes · 09-09-2009, 11:24 PM

soldering skills arent bad but I'd rather use hot air. But I'd rather learn to use eeprom reader and programmer for future use. but if I should have to go with hot air de-solder. Would I have to program the bios chip before the installation or solder the chip & flash it with an updated bios? I dont have floppy drives to use on laptops. Thanks for the reply.

dave-p · 09-10-2009, 07:10 AM

From what i understand, the BIOS password is not stored in the BIOS chip you mentioned here, It is coded into the keyboard controller chip or a separate Security chip depending on the laptop, and reading it is near impossible unless you have a understanding of "Dell's Propriatory Code"

I have seen people selling the chips on Ebay but I am not sure I seen it for the E1705.

It maybe easier to simply transfer ownership and then call Dell support to get a master reset code.

The Strokes · 09-10-2009, 07:54 AM

The problem is it was given from used electronics depo.
Dont know anything from the previous owner.

qhn · 09-12-2009, 09:17 AM

If the machine is "clean" - checked against the serial number - you can try and pay to get Dell to fix it and register under your name.

cheers ...

Acclimated · 09-12-2009, 09:25 AM

Of course, another option that might be much quicker and possibly less expensive would be to simply purchase and install a new motherboard from ebay...

dave-p · 09-12-2009, 09:30 AM

Dell will sometimes transfer ownership with simply the service tag and express service codes (Online Transfer)

I have done it, and simply left the old owners info blank

So as long as the laptop was not reported stolen you may get the ownership transfer done.

qhn · 09-12-2009, 09:31 AM

^^

good alternative!

cheers ...

The Strokes · 09-15-2009, 10:58 PM

Thanks I called dell late in the day on a sunday and asked if I could get help unlocking it. They asked for the express service code, a minute later she said call the dept between 8-5 on weekday. I wonder if she was checking to see if it was reported stolen?

sRc · 09-16-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Strokes

Thanks I called dell late in the day on a sunday and asked if I could get help unlocking it. They asked for the express service code, a minute later she said call the dept between 8-5 on weekday. I wonder if she was checking to see if it was reported stolen?

well they will do that yes, if it is reported stolen they wont help you with it. they would want you to fill out the ownership transfer form first tho

but even if its not, only certain internal support groups have the password generator, and they are business hours, so if you call outside that they usually cant get anyone to generate a password

09-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
The Strokes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13 Credits: 275	BIOS password locked.... My friend was given an E1705 (electronics pallet) that has BIOS p/w locked. It has an MX25L8005 bios chip. Can the password be read using an eeprom reader?

09-09-2009, 11:24 PM	#3
The Strokes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13 Credits: 275	soldering skills arent bad but I'd rather use hot air. But I'd rather learn to use eeprom reader and programmer for future use. but if I should have to go with hot air de-solder. Would I have to program the bios chip before the installation or solder the chip & flash it with an updated bios? I dont have floppy drives to use on laptops. Thanks for the reply. Last edited by The Strokes; 09-09-2009 at 11:55 PM. Reason: edit

09-10-2009, 07:10 AM	#4
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,181 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 8 Credits: 102,686	From what i understand, the BIOS password is not stored in the BIOS chip you mentioned here, It is coded into the keyboard controller chip or a separate Security chip depending on the laptop, and reading it is near impossible unless you have a understanding of "Dell's Propriatory Code" I have seen people selling the chips on Ebay but I am not sure I seen it for the E1705. It maybe easier to simply transfer ownership and then call Dell support to get a master reset code. __________________ M17x, FX Red, QX9300, Sli GTX-280, 256GB SSD, 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz 3yr CC M6400, Q9000, FX3700, 8GB DDR3, RGB LED Display, HD, Blu Ray, 1530 WiFi 370 BT, Desktop Water Cooled I7 975 Extreme, X58A-UD3R, RX1200 Watt PSU, 12 GB DDR3, 2 TB Raid 1, Dell 2707, Blu Ray, GTX 295 CO-OP Copper, Swiftech GTZ, My Dells Vostro 1500, Studio 15, M6300,M1710, E1705,3500,4000,4100,5100,5150,6000, 7000,7500,8000,8500,C410,C610,C810,Cpi,CPx. 6400,1501 Last edited by dave-p; 09-12-2009 at 09:23 AM.

09-12-2009, 09:17 AM	#6
qhn ... am invisible Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 26,683 Reviews: 9 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 74,851	If the machine is "clean" - checked against the serial number - you can try and pay to get Dell to fix it and register under your name. cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

09-12-2009, 09:30 AM	#8
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,181 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 8 Credits: 102,686	Dell will sometimes transfer ownership with simply the service tag and express service codes (Online Transfer) I have done it, and simply left the old owners info blank So as long as the laptop was not reported stolen you may get the ownership transfer done. __________________ M17x, FX Red, QX9300, Sli GTX-280, 256GB SSD, 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz 3yr CC M6400, Q9000, FX3700, 8GB DDR3, RGB LED Display, HD, Blu Ray, 1530 WiFi 370 BT, Desktop Water Cooled I7 975 Extreme, X58A-UD3R, RX1200 Watt PSU, 12 GB DDR3, 2 TB Raid 1, Dell 2707, Blu Ray, GTX 295 CO-OP Copper, Swiftech GTZ, My Dells Vostro 1500, Studio 15, M6300,M1710, E1705,3500,4000,4100,5100,5150,6000, 7000,7500,8000,8500,C410,C610,C810,Cpi,CPx. 6400,1501

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09-09-2009, 11:08 PM	#2
Acclimated Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 86 Credits: 1,715	If not, how are your solding skills? A new bios chip could be installed on the M/B...

09-10-2009, 07:54 AM	#5
The Strokes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13 Credits: 275	The problem is it was given from used electronics depo. Dont know anything from the previous owner.

09-12-2009, 09:25 AM	#7
Acclimated Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 86 Credits: 1,715	Of course, another option that might be much quicker and possibly less expensive would be to simply purchase and install a new motherboard from ebay...

09-12-2009, 09:31 AM	#9
qhn ... am invisible Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 26,683 Reviews: 9 Benchmarks: 18 Credits: 74,851	^^ good alternative! cheers ... __________________ m6805@3700; SZ71WN/C ; Macbook 2ghz/4gig/250gb/superdrive; 7811FX are u Folding@Home? - Firefox Beta - MediaPortal "the" Media Centre/HTPC!

09-15-2009, 10:58 PM	#10
The Strokes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13 Credits: 275	Thanks I called dell late in the day on a sunday and asked if I could get help unlocking it. They asked for the express service code, a minute later she said call the dept between 8-5 on weekday. I wonder if she was checking to see if it was reported stolen?

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