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[r40_bug]

Hi,

I have a ibm R40 model 2722-b6f, i can read all data inside the eeprom (1K) with the software r24rf08 without any trouble, my problem is simple at 338 and 340 i see only zeros no password, i change the scan code for thinkpad R and the same bug.

I do the same exercise with unsoldering the ic same reading and no password, what's wrong with my bios, i try all password i know and no error code from bios, when i press F1 insert password.

inside de .bin i see my model and serial number.

Do you have an idea what's the bug?

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[victor]

Hello,

There is no bug. If the whole area has 0x00 (in hex panel on the left) then simply SVP is not set. But if you see 0xXX in hex panel and nothing comes up in the text panel, then maybe it's TCPA activated.

If you have any doubts about that, email us the eepronm dump to support-at-allservice.ro
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Victor Voinea
ALLservice HQ, Romania.

[r40_bug]

Hi,

I send you the bin file ... i hope you can do something with that !

bios and boot asking for password!

Thank you for your help

[victor]

SVP was not set. The laptop is only locked with POP and/or HDP.
Remove CMOS battery (and the main battery) or replace/unlock the drive
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Victor Voinea
ALLservice HQ, Romania.

[r40_bug]

Hi Victor,

You are a genius !!!! wonderfull !!! , everything is ok now !!! i remove the cmos battery !

Now I rebuild my laptop ... but very interesting test ... next time we dont put in the trash or for parts our laptops ... next time i know who is the expert !

Thank you very much for your help, you have a very good software and very good documentation

PS: could you tell me what is POP and/or HDP or replace/unlock the drive?

Today is rainning, but you give me the sun !

Again, thank you !

[victor]

POP is power on password, while HDP is hard drive password.
Yes, we are all good guys

Have a nice weeked.
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Victor Voinea
ALLservice HQ, Romania.