Forgot my Firmware Password

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Forgot my Firmware Password

I created a firmware password long back..I tried to install windows few days back...windows was succesfully installed but my Mac OSX Snow Leapord got crashed..I cant boot my OSX Snow Leapord dvd because i forgot my firmware password..I gave my Notebook to an authorised service centre named ample Technologies...They told me that they cant reset the password...Right now im using windows...Using boot camp control pannel also i cant change my start up...Please tell me how to go back to mac....I dont want to use windows in my macbook pro..Its Mid 2012 series.Please give me a solution.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jun 21, 2012 10:56 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 21, 2012 11:07 AM in response to SajayJoseph

You provided no OS information what-so-ever. SearchKnowledge Base.

WARNING: DUE TO SECURITY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR COMPUTER'S SERIAL NUMBER ON THESE MESSAGE BOARDS.

I have requested that the HOST remove.

P.S. MBP is NOT a laptop and should not be used as one. It is a "Notebook."

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Answer 2

SajayJoseph Author

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Jun 21, 2012 11:13 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

Please give me a solution for this

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Answer 3

Jun 21, 2012 11:16 AM in response to SajayJoseph

Search for it yourself per the link I provided for you.

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SajayJoseph Author

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Jun 21, 2012 11:26 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2213 ......As per this article from where i will get a firmware restoration cd

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Answer 5

Jun 21, 2012 11:30 AM in response to SajayJoseph

It tells you exactly in the Article you linked.

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SajayJoseph Author

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Jun 21, 2012 11:33 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

this is the correct article for my post right??

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Limnos

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Jun 21, 2012 11:38 AM in response to SajayJoseph

I'm not sure that will work. It says, "You can only use this to restore the firmware after an interrupted or unsuccessful update." That is not your situation. You may have to take it to an Apple service place and have them do it.

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Answer 8

Jun 21, 2012 11:39 AM in response to SajayJoseph

Appears to be. However, I do find it strange that your repair facility didn't know what to do. Are they an AASP?

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SajayJoseph Author

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Jun 21, 2012 11:41 AM in response to Limnos

Alreasdy i have given my MBP to an authorised centre....but they are saying that they cant do that...

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Answer 10

Jun 21, 2012 11:50 AM in response to SajayJoseph

What was their reason?

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Answer 11

teebeez

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Dec 5, 2012 2:12 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

Can u please help with this one,, I forgot my firmware password & I can't use my MacBook cause it needs tha code

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Answer 12

Dec 5, 2012 2:21 AM in response to teebeez

Only Apple retail stores or Apple Authorized Service Providers can unlock these computers protected by a firmware password.

If you cannot remember the firmware password for your Mac, schedule a service appointment with either an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you plan to visit an Apple Retail store, please make a reservation at the Genius Bar using http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ (available in some countries only).

Good luck,

Clinton

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