[ltp] T41 not entering BIOS

[Marcel Selhorst]

Hi Shakthi,

I had a pretty close phenomenon with my T43.
When it arrived, I set a BIOS- and a harddisk-password,
and when the system boots, the BIOS prompts for it, but I could
also enter the BIOS.
Then, suddenly after one week, the BIOS didn't accept
my password anymore - without me changing it... - and I was not
able to get into BIOS anymore.
I called IBM and they told me that "forgotten" passwords
are no warranty issues, but as I could convince them
that I really didn't change or forget my password they
came and changed my mainboard.
You might first try to clear the BIOS-settings (if possible)
by disconnecting the AC-Adapter, removing the battery pack and
the BIOS-battery (located below the keyboard or in a small slot
behind the battery pack).
You should try hard to recall your old Bios password,
otherwise you have to buy a new mainboard...

Good luck,

Marcel Selhorst

x86processor schrieb:
> Greetings!
> 
> I have an IBM T41 running Gentoo and GNU Hurd for 1
> 1/2 years. Suddenly this evening, my system boots up,
> shows the IBM Thinkpad image and then it doesn't start
> with grub. I set a BIOS password when I bought it,
> and, don't remember it now. But, usually when I press
> the "Access IBM" button, it would go straight into IBM
> BIOS.
> 
> Now it just shows a lock and a cursor blinks asking
> for a  password. I tried different combinations and it
> prints "x" three times and locks the keyboard. I have
> to hard boot with the power off button, and switch it
> on again.
> 
> How long do IBM T-series laptops last? Is there
> anything that I can do here? I am still looking out
> for IBM Thinkpad service centers in India. My warranty
> got over though.
> 
> I'd appreciate any help in this regard.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> K Shakthi
> 
> 
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