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Sony Vaio PC PCV-E308DS- BIOS Password Problem
« on: March 01, 2009, 08:14:13 am »
Guys,

I found out how to get into the BIOS (F2) on an old PC Sony Vaio model PCV-E308DS, but it asked for a Password and since I bought this computer used many years ago, I have no idea what the password would be.

Anyone know how to get around this and clear the BIOS password?

Thanks.
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Re: Sony Vaio PC PCV-E308DS- BIOS Password Problem
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2009, 09:57:11 am »
there should be a battery inside somewhere on the motherboard...remove it for 30 seconds then put it back in...that should take care of it
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Re: Sony Vaio PC PCV-E308DS- BIOS Password Problem
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2009, 10:14:24 am »
Quote from: severdhed on March 01, 2009, 09:57:11 am
there should be a battery inside somewhere on the motherboard...remove it for 30 seconds then put it back in...that should take care of it

That did it!  Thank you very much.

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Re: Sony Vaio PC PCV-E308DS- BIOS Password Problem
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2009, 10:17:59 am »
glad i could help
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