Resetting BIOS Pwd on X270

[sicilia]

I inherited an almost brand new X270 from a company I did some work for and they went out of business. I have no way of contacting the person who set up the password as he also left said company.

The laptop came with a BIOS password which doesn't allow me to go into the BOOT Bios menu and select a USB to install from. I want to format it and build it anew.

I disconnected the internal battery and also shorted the circuit with a pin, neither solution worked. I'm about to give up on it and sell it for parts.

I'm either looking to send it to someone to reset this password or sell it for a very good price. Any interest or ideas?

I'm located in New York City.

[RealBlackStuff]

You have a Private message.

[khemalshiv]

I too have the same issue ... can someone help me

[Boxxer]

If there's a way around this, can it be applied to a X230? Same issue here.

[davidgurvich]

I believe it's possible to install to the drive from a different computer. Physically remove drive, set it up with OS of choice, then replace drive.

[cadillacmike68]

Folks, please read the forum rules, particularly the section on not discussing removing BIOS PWs or HDD PWs. By the way, changing the HDD will not do anything about a BIOS PW.