How can I disable BIOS password on OS X 10.9?

In the process of reimaging a group of MacBook Pro's running 10.9 and upgrading to 10.9.1 per company standards.


The problem is that a few of the laptops require a BIOS password no one is aware of that was set.


Is there anyway to get around it?

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Feb 3, 2014 10:15 AM

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Feb 3, 2014 10:28 AM in response to MACwhizED

Resetting or changing a password:


For Lion or later: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6022


If it's running Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, restart with the Command and R keys held down, open the Terminal, and use the resetpassword command:


https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101


If it the Keychain password that needs resetting:


http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1544


If the computer has a firmware password set, contact Apple.

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