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QUESTION POSED ON: 20 November 2005
I have a Sony laptop that shuts down at start up. I need to get into the BIOS, but I don't have the password. Is there a way to bypass it or a backdoor code?

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EXPERT RESPONSE
You might try disabling the battery that powers the BIOS on the mainboard, but even that may not work. Your best bet is to call Sony and explain your problem; they'll have information on how to access the laptop.


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