FS: T420 with unknown password

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FS: T420 with unknown password

#1 Post by mpcook » Wed Dec 14, 2016 4:07 pm

This is a 4177-L55 with an unknown password on it. You can bypass the pw prompt and get into the BIOS but many of the settings have been disabled and cannot be changed. You can bypass the pw prompt and boot into Windows 7. The time/date at boot is 1/1/2001 which can be changed in Windows. Right now it looks like Camera, WIFI and DVD are disabled in BIOS. Ethernet is fine.

Pretty clean, no cracks or deep scratches. Runs fine once in Windows.

Intel Core i5 2520M (2.50 GHz)
4 GB Memory 320 GB HDD (no OS)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
1366 x 768
Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit product key
802.11a/g/n WIFI
Camera & DVD R/W
Ports: 3 USB, ESATA, Displayport, VGA, SD, Express Slot
6 cell battery
No AC Adapter
New CMOS battery

Sadly, my wife went crazy with security one day, and has no idea what the password is. I have been unable to crack the PW and make bios changes or set the date. You may have better luck, or knowledge of how to fix this problem.

Great weekend project for the right person, good for parts, or replace the system board.

$45 or best offer plus you pay shipping. Paypal friends/family or USPS money order. CONUS only. Best to email me at my username at anacticsdotcom.

Also, if you know how I can safely lock her out of the bios on her X220, please let me know. :cry:
Current: 2 x W520 ET, 3 x X220 i7, T420, X230 i5, T420s, MacbookPro, Dell Venue 11 Pro
Past: IBM5150-8088 500 600E 600X T20 T21 5xT23 X30 3xX31 X32 T40 T42 3xT43 T43p SL510 T60p X60T X60s T61 2xT400 T410si T400s T500-3.06GHz X200 X201 X220i5 X220i7 2xT420s

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Re: FS: T420 with unknown password

#2 Post by JohnD. » Wed Dec 14, 2016 4:36 pm

PM Sent. Thank you, John
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Re: FS: T420 with unknown password

#3 Post by RealBlackStuff » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:03 pm

mpcook wrote:Also, if you know how I can safely lock her out of the bios on her X220, please let me know. :cry:
That should be easy, YOU set the SVP in that X220 and keep it somewhere, where YOU (but not her) can find it again!
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Re: FS: T420 with unknown password

#4 Post by NikkoCharger » Sat Dec 17, 2016 5:14 am

I'm interested, does it have a fingerprint scanner?

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Re: FS: T420 with unknown password

#5 Post by mpcook » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:33 am

NikkoCharger wrote:I'm interested, does it have a fingerprint scanner?
No finger print.
Current: 2 x W520 ET, 3 x X220 i7, T420, X230 i5, T420s, MacbookPro, Dell Venue 11 Pro
Past: IBM5150-8088 500 600E 600X T20 T21 5xT23 X30 3xX31 X32 T40 T42 3xT43 T43p SL510 T60p X60T X60s T61 2xT400 T410si T400s T500-3.06GHz X200 X201 X220i5 X220i7 2xT420s

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Re: FS: T420 with unknown password

#6 Post by TPFanatic » Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:14 pm

Is this still for sale?
Daily driver: lenovo T500 P9700, WUXGA, 8GB
Ultraportable: IBM lenovo X60s
Home theater: lenovo T420

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Re: FS: T420 with unknown password

#7 Post by mpcook » Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:17 pm

TPFanatic wrote:Is this still for sale?
I have a couple of buyers in line for this. Thanks for looking.
Current: 2 x W520 ET, 3 x X220 i7, T420, X230 i5, T420s, MacbookPro, Dell Venue 11 Pro
Past: IBM5150-8088 500 600E 600X T20 T21 5xT23 X30 3xX31 X32 T40 T42 3xT43 T43p SL510 T60p X60T X60s T61 2xT400 T410si T400s T500-3.06GHz X200 X201 X220i5 X220i7 2xT420s

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Re: FS: T420 with unknown password

#8 Post by mpcook » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:43 am

Decided to take this off the market for now.
Current: 2 x W520 ET, 3 x X220 i7, T420, X230 i5, T420s, MacbookPro, Dell Venue 11 Pro
Past: IBM5150-8088 500 600E 600X T20 T21 5xT23 X30 3xX31 X32 T40 T42 3xT43 T43p SL510 T60p X60T X60s T61 2xT400 T410si T400s T500-3.06GHz X200 X201 X220i5 X220i7 2xT420s

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