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Andy Cuffe

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Since: Dec 25, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2005 8:42 pm
Post subject: Clearing open firmware password
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I have a G4 tower (dual 450 MHz, ADC graphics) that has the open
firmware password set.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106482

The hard has been wiped and due to the password I can't boot from a
CD, or clear the PRAM. The steps listed on the Apple page for
resetting the password require that you know the password. It also
mentions that you can bypass the password "Via physical access to the
inside of the computer." I don't see any jumpers that could be used
to reset the password. I've already tried removing the battery for a
few hours, but the password is still there.

Is there a way to clear the password, or it the system junk?
Andy Cuffe

baltimora.RemoveThis@psu.edu <-- Use this address until 12/31/2005

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Charles

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2005 8:56 pm
Post subject: Re: Clearing open firmware password [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In article <gmhuq1l9g3qfh1f43jqqnn8nqsmp35l2sr RemoveThis @4ax.com>, Andy Cuffe
<baltimora RemoveThis @psu.edu> wrote:

> It also mentions that you can bypass the password "Via physical
> access to the inside of the computer." I don't see any jumpers that
> could be used to reset the password. I've already tried removing the
> battery for a few hours, but the password is still there.

Remove a memory module. Turn on the computer and zap the pram right
away.

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Charles
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Andy Cuffe

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 1:53 pm
Post subject: Re: Clearing open firmware password [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 20:56:53 -0500, Charles <fort514 DeleteThis @mac.com> wrote:

>In article <gmhuq1l9g3qfh1f43jqqnn8nqsmp35l2sr DeleteThis @4ax.com>, Andy Cuffe
><baltimora DeleteThis @psu.edu> wrote:
>
>> It also mentions that you can bypass the password "Via physical
>> access to the inside of the computer." I don't see any jumpers that
>> could be used to reset the password. I've already tried removing the
>> battery for a few hours, but the password is still there.
>
>Remove a memory module. Turn on the computer and zap the pram right
>away.

Thanks for the tip, it worked perfectly.
Andy Cuffe

baltimora DeleteThis @psu.edu <-- Use this address until 12/31/2005

acuffe DeleteThis @gmail.com <-- Use this address after 12/31/2005
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