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Acer Travelmate 4720 BIOS Issue

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/acer-travelmate-4720-bios-issue.167985/

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a_k Original post #1
Dec 24, 2012 at 6:31 PM
Hi All,

Once I boot into my laptop's BIOS it prompts for supervisor password , unfortunately for me I no longer remember the password. When I took my laptop to service center guys they told me they can't flash the BIOS and the entire motherboard needs to be replaced. I believe even If I get it replaced it may give me problems in the long run. I wasn't expecting such a reply from Acer service center guys (They don't do chip level repair).

Please let me know If i should get a new laptop or get my existing laptop motherboard replaced ?.

PS: My existing Laptop is 3 years old.
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a_k #2
Dec 25, 2012 at 10:32 PM
Any reply guys ?
RON28
RON28 #3
Dec 26, 2012 at 12:37 AM
there is a possibility of removing the password of BIOS as far as i know...if the service center guys are replacing mobo for free of cost then do it.
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a_k #4
Dec 26, 2012 at 12:44 AM
My laptop is no longer under warranty , the service center guys are not willing to replace the motherboard for free. When I checked the acer travelmate manual there is a provision to short the jumper setting to reset the BIOS. Apparently the service center guys are aware of this.
dashing.sujay
dashing.sujay #5
Dec 26, 2012 at 2:22 AM
If its not in warranty, why not to go ahead and take the risk ? Either way, you've to spend the money.
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a_k #6
Dec 26, 2012 at 11:02 AM
dashing.sujay said:
If its not in warranty, why not to go ahead and take the risk ? Either way, you've to spend the money.
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They don't have Motherboard stock with them right now & have to order the same from ACER. Also they are not able to give me an approximate estimate of the cost of the new mother board & time needed to complete the task.