IBM Thinkpad help

[weman4u]

My friend picked up an IBM Thinkpad with no battery..he got it cheap ..so we did manage to get it connected through mains power with the lead from mine but when we started it up it just shows a black screen with a little padlock at the left hand side of the screen ..so I would say we need a password is there anyway round this or will I have to contact IBM ..can anyone help me plz ..I can't even get into the bios

[mairving]

You do need to contact IBM.

[thefultonhow]

Originally Posted by weman4u My friend picked up an IBM Thinkpad with no battery..he got it cheap ..so we did manage to get it connected through mains power with the lead from mine but when we started it up it just shows a black screen with a little padlock at the left hand side of the screen ..so I would say we need a password is there anyway round this or will I have to contact IBM ..can anyone help me plz ..I can't even get into the bios

From the rules:

Workarounds which comprimise security, bypass password protection, or otherwise go to gain unauthorized access to private data or information is prohibitied. Links provided to locations that offer tutorials or tips for any of these activities are also forbidden.

So sorry, but we're not allowed to help you.

[weman4u]

sorry it's ok guy's I've contacted IBM about it and they say it will need a new M/B..as it has the password built in to it..so with the condition of the thinkpad it's not worth it... so it will be broken up for spares..thanx for the help anyway..

[glc]

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