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I have a IBM laptop that will not unlock with the correct code.Was
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I have a IBM laptop that will not unlock with the correct code.Was
sent to dealer wanted to replace bios is this correct.


Replace BIOS? Usually, you can just remove the battery to the BIOS or reset
it by means of a jumper to clear any codes.


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On 21 Apr 2007 21:28:56 -0700, put finger to
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I have a IBM laptop that will not unlock with the correct code.Was
sent to dealer wanted to replace bios is this correct.


http://www.ja.axxs.net/unlock/

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On 21 Apr 2007 21:28:56 -0700, put finger to
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I have a IBM laptop that will not unlock with the correct code.Was
sent to dealer wanted to replace bios is this correct.


http://www.ja.axxs.net/unlock/

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On Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:47:26 -0700, "Paul Feaker"
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I have a IBM laptop that will not unlock with the correct code.Was
sent to dealer wanted to replace bios is this correct.


Replace BIOS? Usually, you can just remove the battery to the BIOS or reset
it by means of a jumper to clear any codes.


Unfortunately, that does NOT work with the IBM ThinkPad laptops...

John

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