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‎03-18-2018 01:22 PM

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Product: g7-2340dx

So im reviving this old laptop but i think my dad set a BIOS Password, he says he doesnt know it or remember. ive seen other people get their BIOSs unlocked here so I humblely ask for assistance. I currently have no OS, as  i just threw in an ssd and now im going to reinstall windows from my flash drive. thanks

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‎03-19-2018 03:35 AM

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Reboot and enter  28832975

 

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DP-K

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‎03-18-2018 01:34 PM

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Hi,

 

At the password screen, hit enter 3 times and you should receive a 'halt code' - post back with this code.

 

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‎03-18-2018 05:15 PM

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thanks! heres the code...

 

97154373

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‎03-19-2018 03:35 AM

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@Username_Omen

 

Reboot and enter  28832975

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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‎03-19-2018 05:49 AM

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Omg thanks so much it worked
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‎03-19-2018 06:06 AM

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You're welcome :generic:

 

All the best,

 

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