Packard Bell Laptop Model ARGO C Locked Out BIOS Password

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  1. sushiacres

    sushiacres MDL Novice

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    #1 sushiacres, Nov 28, 2022
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2022
    I have a Packard Bell Laptop Model ARGO C.

    MS-Model: ARGS1

    Both the BIOS (<F2>), and Boot Manager (<F12>) are inaccessible due to a Password Lock. When failing the password 3 times the laptop simply turns off without providing a number to use with bios-pw.org.

    It will not boot into the hard drive or any external devices (CDs, DVDs, USBs) either, it simply demands to enter a password.

    The password box is 8 Digits. At the top it shows "PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility". There is no more information i.e BIOS revision.

    I looked to see if the CMOS battery was under any of the compartment doors but was not able to locate it. I would rather not have to diasssemble the machine any further unless it is the only option.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated,

    Best regards
     
  2. kaljukass

    kaljukass MDL Guru

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    We can try, the result can be hoped if it has not been changed by someone before
    1. Boot while while pressing/holding F2 to get into the BIOS/UEFI
    2. When the enter password window appears then press Enter 3 times
    3. Enter unlock password window will appear, with Key: 12121212 etc It's example, You must see there something similar, ie some 8 digits.
    4. Enter the code into form field here
     
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  3. sushiacres

    sushiacres MDL Novice

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    Hi, thank you for the response.

    As intended to say in the OP after hitting enter 3 times (failing the password 3 times) the laptop simply shuts down without showing anything further. No digits, key etc.

    I am aware that on many laptops failing the password three times will result in a key you can use with bios-pw.org, unfortunately no such luck with this laptop.
     
  4. kaljukass

    kaljukass MDL Guru

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    #4 kaljukass, Nov 28, 2022
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    @sushiacres
    Maybe it's a coincidence that no one has changed them, try these...
    here are some factory defaults for some models
    Username - Default Password
    administrador - 1234
    459441 - 459441
    bell9 - Admin
    Maybe you'll be lucky and get in...
     
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