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    Acer Aspire v5-431 password locked

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by masterlink2002, Aug 2, 2014.

  1. masterlink2002

    masterlink2002 Notebook Consultant

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    :mad: :mad:I believe my title says it all.

    I have an acer aspire v5-431 i bought it used and needing an new motherboard. low and behold the mobo powers up and runs but it has a bios lock. I'm now screwed I've tried pulling cmos battery and shorting the jumper but i can't get it to unlock so i can use my laptop. please help.
    ps.I'm bloody desperate.
     
    masterlink2002, Aug 2, 2014
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Sorry but circumventing security measures is again the forum rules.
     
    downloads, Aug 2, 2014
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