Originally posted here by Maestr0
Note: This is for Dell CP and CPI Latitudes, it has not been tried on other models. Another way to crack it is to create a short in the 24c02 chip (the markings on the top of the chip) between pins 3 and 6 when you power on!
Before you try that though, remove the hard-drive and see if you get the same error.
If NOT, then it is a Hard-drive password and not a system password. This fix is for a system BIOS password only. A new Hard-drive should fix it if it boots w/o the hard-drive or is cleared of a system BIOS password.
The chip is below the processor so you have to solder two very small wires and bring them outside the laptop then reinstall the processor.
Maestr0, Hello! It was a good explanation you had point out above. The Laptop that I am currently checking is Dell Latitude D505, does it fall in the CP or CPI category? And I had checked all around the board, even under the CPU but the chip seems to be not there. The owner had agreed with my suggestion to bring it to a Technical Shop near my place and have them examine it. The owner actually tried some shop but haven't solved the problem. We will try with the expert if they can really solve it in their side. (for sure they will not tell how they fixed it after they did it).

And BTW, I also tried removing the Hard-drive but it is the same story, so it is really a system password (forgotten by the wife).

Originally posted here by nihil

GONEin62nd

Try altering the case of the pass, also try holding down the control key before you hit enter.

I will still try your recommendations one last time with the MASTER PW (Latitude.exe).



I'll update you all with any of the above if what ever results will come.

Thank you!

-GONE