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I don't remember my bios password. so what can i do to reset this password ?

I have Apple Macbook. Model No : A1342. i want to install Windows 7 . But i forget my bios password and i can't boot my bootable CD from my laptop. so what can i do. please give me solution.


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Sanjay patel

MacBook

Posted on Feb 7, 2012 4:04 AM

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May 25, 2016 7:42 PM in response to sanpatel2007

If you have a mac with removible ram, you can try doing a hardware hack. If your computer's ram is soddered to the motherboard, you will need to take it someware like an apple store or Mac Life. Hear are the steps you can try performing if your computer has removible ram. Turn off your macbook, and unplug everything from it, including the power cord. Note, if you have been using your computer, after you turn it off, wait 5 to 10 minutes to let the components cool off, but you don't have to do this, Apple just suggests you do it, sence the components can get pretty warm the longer you use it. Remove all of the screws holding on the bottom case, then carefully lift it and set it aside. Touch a mettle object to discharge any electricity from your body. Now, remove all of the screws holding on the l bracket, and then remove it. Now, carefully push the levvers away from the ram sticks until 1 pops out. Carefully pull the ram card out and set it aside, you will put it back when you finish working on your computer. Leave the bottom ram stick in the ram slot, because your computer can't function without ram. now, press and hold the option, command, p, and r keys, then turn on your computer, but continue to hold those 4 keys down. Wait until the mac's startup chime sounds 4 times, then turn your computer off, you have successfully reset your forgotten firmware or bios password. Now, reinstall the ram stick you removed back into the slot, making sure it clicks and snapps into place. Now, reinstall the l bracket, reinstalling all the screws that holding it on. Now, replace the bottom case, and reinstall all of the screws you removed when you opened your mac's bottom case. If this tip didn't work for you, such as if your mac's ram is soddered to the motherboard, or if you completed all these steps and you weren't able to reset your forgotten firmware or bios password, The only other option you have is to take your mac into an apple store, mac life, or another mac shop, and have them reset the password for you. Hoped this helped, smiley.

I don't remember my bios password. so what can i do to reset this password ?

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