Toshiba A85-S107, How do I clear the bios password?

lhenson2 · 11-28-2007, 10:27 PM

A friends A85 has started coming up wanting the bios password. No password has ever been set and I need to clear it. Does anyone know how?
Is it as simple as disconnecting the CMOS battery or unplugging or unsoldering the bios chip for a period of time?

I have the expertise to do what is necessary, but I don't want to chance doing the wrong thing since it isn't my computer.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

lhenson2 · 11-29-2007, 11:41 AM

I appreciate it. I was also wondering if there is a master password that Toshiba uses?
There has to be a simpler way to do this.
If there is a chip you can buy, where is is available and how much?

Thanks

**TheMatt** · 11-29-2007, 07:54 PM

Unfortunately you will have to tell your friend to take it to a repair shop or send it to the manufacturer. If a password was never set it will not just start asking for it. The TSF rules do not permit help with bypassing security and passwords.

Thread closed.

11-28-2007, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
lhenson2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Toshiba A85-S107, How do I clear the bios password? A friends A85 has started coming up wanting the bios password. No password has ever been set and I need to clear it. Does anyone know how? Is it as simple as disconnecting the CMOS battery or unplugging or unsoldering the bios chip for a period of time? I have the expertise to do what is necessary, but I don't want to chance doing the wrong thing since it isn't my computer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

11-29-2007, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
lhenson2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: Toshiba A85-S107, How do I clear the bios password? I appreciate it. I was also wondering if there is a master password that Toshiba uses? There has to be a simpler way to do this. If there is a chip you can buy, where is is available and how much? Thanks

11-29-2007, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
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