Lenovo AIO C460 Forgot Bios password - Flashing clean firmware with EEPROM Programmer

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  • @slami19
    @slami19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Hey Alex. I'm affraid that this one will be a return. You have flashed a kbc firmware which most likely does not have any locking mechanism inside. What you are looking for is bios chip between PCH and Cpu next to the ram slots

    • @NorthridgeFix
      @NorthridgeFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Thanks Slavoljub,. I appreciate your feedback on this. I checked and did find the Main Winbond Bios next to the CPU as you mentioned. I flashed the firmware on to it and restored the old firmware for the other chip. That's why it's always good to make a backup copy of the old firmware as I mentioned in this video, just in case we need to go back. Thanks again.

    • @Mohamed-kj9ob
      @Mohamed-kj9ob 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kkkkkkkpklkkkkkk

    • @MatejS3
      @MatejS3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      svaka cast Jokicu 👍

    • @Void_9876
      @Void_9876 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@NorthridgeFixsome laptops or desktops you can reset the firmware password by removing a tiny battrey it is called the cmos battrey

    • @MrMalam1234
      @MrMalam1234 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@prozomarizhere That's old news mate, mew models do not allow that..

  • @alcasey3551
    @alcasey3551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm not a hardware tech but, this is fascinating! I learn a new thing everyday on this channel 👏👌👍✔

  • @retroredrum
    @retroredrum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I recently did the exact same procedure on an Asus laptop for the first time. Trickiest part was to find the original bios file on the internet !

    • @tanishqbhaiji103
      @tanishqbhaiji103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where did you find it?

    • @userJfedYj45688
      @userJfedYj45688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tanishqbhaiji103 I think Most of the files are available in The Manufacturer's Official website.

    • @tanishqbhaiji103
      @tanishqbhaiji103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@userJfedYj45688 nope

    • @darkgrey1790
      @darkgrey1790 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have trouble. Reddit is your best bet.

    • @BryantAvant
      @BryantAvant 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's because Toshiba is no Dynabook. I haven't had a problem finding a bios but I can see why there might be some issues.

  • @mm0077
    @mm0077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good job. I have done this on a few boards and had success. As mentioned from some getting the bios from some manufacturers is a pain. In some instance I had to retrieve bios from donor board and then flash.

  • @rickyshuptrine2831
    @rickyshuptrine2831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I rarely work on computers and electronics any more. But in the case of not being able to find a compatible firmware to write to the chip. I have read the chip and SOMETIMES, your can luck out by reading the comments through different programs and look to the right side and look for words are things that seems to be a possible password and make a note of that address all the way to the left side, and when you click on the possible password it will highlight part of the Hex code and you can make note of exactly what it has and replace it with all F's are 0's and that will remove the password then safe it. And if it doesn't work you can simply just reread and edit what you wrote down to the exact address. This is far more than the average person wants to do but it can be done.

  • @benroth5423
    @benroth5423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Had no idea something like this was even possible.. best teacher ever!

  • @artursmihelsons415
    @artursmihelsons415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's great practice to first read and save original Flash content.. 👍 I'm always doing so, even with old EPROM's.

  • @metalacos
    @metalacos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I would like to see how big boss disassembles and puts back tablets, phones etc with sensitive screens. Most of that kind of devices are glued today. How and with which glue you put them back? Please make that kind of video.

  • @69shadowman
    @69shadowman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your Channel. I'm a Secondary school teacher in New Zealand, specializing in Electronics embedded systems. I use your channel to inspire my students... Great work. I will be checking your store soon .Hope you ship internationally... Amazing work you do.

  • @bobby9568
    @bobby9568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    People don't realize they pay mostly for the skills, try microsoldering a chip yourself or try to find the cause of the problem... This person has spent hours perfecting his skills to reach the MASTER LEVEL!

  • @GIT-COMMS
    @GIT-COMMS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've only ever heard of this procedure in theory but now in seeing the practical aspect of doing it, thanks

  • @rezmedic57
    @rezmedic57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching these through a microscope makes it look easier than it really is. Love the videos, very informative

  • @UsernameRedex
    @UsernameRedex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s awesome. It’s great learning new things on this channel.

  • @rafaelduarte5620
    @rafaelduarte5620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn’t know that technique, I thought that was possible using software but not with soldering... great job

  • @ergimazari3641
    @ergimazari3641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have learned from you so much and i want to rent a small shop but i dont have any soldering station. I want to save some money but its almost imposible besause i have to go to work. My passion is always microsoldering but i dont have most of the equippment. Im so glad you make videos because they inspire me. I live in Albania and prices of microsoldering are going rocket sky. So i want to help some people but i need some time. If you can help me that would be my dream but if you cant i respect you and dont forget. Keep up the great work!!

  • @BBobbyD
    @BBobbyD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently accidentally dropped my finer tipped soldering iron and it curved like yours is. Because of that honest mistake, I was able to more easily repair an isl chip on a MacBook Air repair I did. That bent tip really does wonders, doesn’t it?!? 😄

  • @Hollzer
    @Hollzer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With right tools, 5 minutes job. Amazing

    • @Rick1984P
      @Rick1984P 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I think he left a few bits out: dumping the firmware usually takes a few minutes, finding the new one at least half an hour, writing the firmware takes a few minutes, etc. Still a nice job though :)
      Also: I tend to avoid these as 90% are stolen laptops.

  • @pmyhill
    @pmyhill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make things look so simple haha - brilliant work 👍

  • @phynx-victumterra652
    @phynx-victumterra652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice job, being able to edit a chip bios is a great skill to have

  • @ripe_apple
    @ripe_apple 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work, better than factory.... thanks Mr. Alex for another great video!

  • @haze42082
    @haze42082 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man I love this channel. These guys are the best, they never cease to amaze me on this channel

  • @robertcondon9715
    @robertcondon9715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    quick and easy chip reprogramm,great job

  • @giedriusvaisvilas5717
    @giedriusvaisvilas5717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss better than factory videos great job alex

  • @StromboliKicks
    @StromboliKicks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just another day at the office. Awesome.

  • @evoxslaydiy7620
    @evoxslaydiy7620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see that your knowledge expanding and with other thinks like programming. It is very useful for us to see also this kind of repairs. 👍👍👍

    • @mugenxfromxthex8962
      @mugenxfromxthex8962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really programming, he's just flashing firmware.

    • @evoxslaydiy7620
      @evoxslaydiy7620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mugenxfromxthex8962 yes you have right, I choose the wrong word but it is nice to see and this type of content. For me is very pleasant and useful!

  • @SURGE101
    @SURGE101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video as always👍you should try the clamp tool for that programmer, it saves unsoldering the chip from the board

    • @NorthridgeFix
      @NorthridgeFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Clamps are for noobs

    • @SURGE101
      @SURGE101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@NorthridgeFix 😂😂😂

    • @hphp7587
      @hphp7587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Clamps sucks. Its very hard to get a good connection and its so flimsy that it cant be used more than 10 times. After that they dont hold well.
      As for me, i cut the clamp wires and now solder the 8 wires onto the ic without removing it from the board.

    • @it_geek
      @it_geek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NorthridgeFix LOL was not expecting that. Enjoyed it. 😂

    • @PactusCG
      @PactusCG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NorthridgeFix and what you think we are all ?

  • @fegegita6385
    @fegegita6385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way you explain things!

  • @kyleadonis5451
    @kyleadonis5451 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You learn something new everyday

  • @sofianemoon6655
    @sofianemoon6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy watching your videos

  • @randyzabala4853
    @randyzabala4853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have also a Bios programmer but different model I'm still using it it is nice and handy thing for bios reflashing

  • @faizanaziz7707
    @faizanaziz7707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can use RT809F with socket adabter or just socket adapter with this programmer
    ...you don't have to solder the chip on that board...it will save your time.

  • @shanchya
    @shanchya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i do believe this is the first time chief you showed us such kind of job :) thanks a lot ...

  • @hugorodriguez7095
    @hugorodriguez7095 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Felicidades, Saludos desde Venezuela.

  • @showky7867
    @showky7867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always i learnt something new today watching your videos keep up the good work and videos.

  • @ADOULA05
    @ADOULA05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ur work is fast like a Cheetah in the wild :) . good job alex

  • @varun_vidya
    @varun_vidya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No repairs can escape this guy 😎

  • @mpjohns
    @mpjohns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finding a good bios is the hardest part.

  • @LatitudeSky
    @LatitudeSky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Master-level fixes. Awesome!

  • @loadedfry2.089
    @loadedfry2.089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice videos. Very Informative. I never saw something like this before.

  • @micarifamily1
    @micarifamily1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the little change up there another great video!

  • @vinitsingh8962
    @vinitsingh8962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man., Always informative.👍👍

  • @milandjukic88
    @milandjukic88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! This time mic is good 😊

  • @haccus9913
    @haccus9913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, good work! I whant to ask where to fined or buy firmware’s for laptops? thanks for all of your repair video’s i have lurnd so much now i can do my own repairs 🙏🏼 god bleuse you

  • @maxop_91
    @maxop_91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wrong chip but still a good video and learning expirience for others...

  • @northfixtz
    @northfixtz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content its looks simple when u have the right tool ,,,

  • @alhobre
    @alhobre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again...what a nice repair video. Thanks.

  • @edthetech
    @edthetech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Good stuff as always

  • @TechTutorialBd
    @TechTutorialBd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Job Bro
    Better Than Factory 😍😍

  • @Taveira82
    @Taveira82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A god job, but you should take the windows key from the old bios chip and use a hex editor and edit the new bios file and put the windows key on it and solder back.

    • @LatitudeSky
      @LatitudeSky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's too much work when you can just call Microsoft and explain what happened and get a new key. Or run linux and not worry about it.

    • @Taveira82
      @Taveira82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LatitudeSky without work there is nothing, this is a saying in my country

  • @aliasgerzakir
    @aliasgerzakir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You amaze me whenever you do things so easily when it’s not that easy for most of us. Good job

  • @starlight55971
    @starlight55971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, was unfamiliar with this.

  • @aliassaila8037
    @aliassaila8037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clean work on a clean firmware 🥰

  • @RahulKapoorokb
    @RahulKapoorokb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice information many Thanks from india

  • @liamaykan4717
    @liamaykan4717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    There a clip that you can program the chip without desoldeeing, I mean directly on the board.
    Which is cleaner, quicker and less likely to loose or damage it.

    • @thegottessocke4541
      @thegottessocke4541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But you have to desolder it at many times. Often you can’t Programm it in the circuit.

    • @QuickishFM
      @QuickishFM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SOIC8 clip, I've used one many times modifying BIOS on Thinkpad before. It's very useful.

  • @cagedchaos
    @cagedchaos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    best teacher ever

  • @ma-carerepairshub5263
    @ma-carerepairshub5263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really doing a great job👍

  • @haddaphone7266
    @haddaphone7266 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Job, Alex.

  • @starcarl
    @starcarl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool password recovery vid.

  • @makemyday9366
    @makemyday9366 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to know that you can flash laptop bios to reset it.

  • @rahulnag7751
    @rahulnag7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always great job sir

  • @Darren777Au
    @Darren777Au 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice easy one for today. Thank you.

  • @vlcekmlcek3393
    @vlcekmlcek3393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect video as always!

  • @chifundokolombo129
    @chifundokolombo129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The job is done!!!

  • @arasus6107
    @arasus6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job bro keep rocking 👍👍👍

  • @costernyondo700
    @costernyondo700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!! #lovenorthridgefix

  • @nikolaoscharalampidis3143
    @nikolaoscharalampidis3143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing the information!

  • @sergeleon1163
    @sergeleon1163 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video and for me first time seeing someone use an adapter like this for an EEPROM reader. Can I ask when using the soldering iron, at what temperature it's set for jobs like this?

  • @shqiponjagv
    @shqiponjagv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Alex!

  • @rasta1979
    @rasta1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice and painless
    thanks for sharing

  • @manojs9740
    @manojs9740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Alex!

  • @alstajuana9566
    @alstajuana9566 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was quick but needs a lot of experience

  • @qaiser989
    @qaiser989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great job Alex. From where do you get the firmware files?

    • @NorthridgeFix
      @NorthridgeFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Google and not from anywhere specific. All you have to do is search. A lot of people ask questions that they can easily get answers to by doing a simple google search.

  • @omaribrahim2736
    @omaribrahim2736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it look so easy :)

  • @kharapcapicitor1
    @kharapcapicitor1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work love it..
    By the way what the Price of your Thermal camera???

  • @vf3378
    @vf3378 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this one was easy, well done

  • @jetamiemaster
    @jetamiemaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was quick though. Awesome.

  • @pantsi
    @pantsi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this many times with a ribon cable without dissoldering any chip real lifesaver!

  • @redtec1
    @redtec1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent video alex

  • @saikalyanmishra21
    @saikalyanmishra21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, nicely done.
    I'm wondering what soldering iron you are using 🤔
    It has swappable tips. Feel so good I saw it in the previous video.

    • @sallybundock1179
      @sallybundock1179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Saikalyan Mishra Weller WX2021 ESD-Safe WX 2 Ch. Digital Station

    • @NorthridgeFix
      @NorthridgeFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ebay.us/LR3BiW

  • @stefanlechner
    @stefanlechner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work alex. Always nice to see your jobs. Did you ever got an reaction from your customer if it works when you do jobs like this where you only got the motherboard?

    • @NorthridgeFix
      @NorthridgeFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When we ask customers to mail the whole device and not just the motherboard, only few listen. If the new firmware doesn't work, then the customer have to mail back the whole device and not just the motherboard so we can test it. That includes the "CPU and Ram" which I don't know why they weren't mailed with the board in the first place.

    • @stefanlechner
      @stefanlechner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NorthridgeFix i understand, i would also prefer to get the whole device to test my work after it. Would be much better than sending just the mainboard

  • @nimanazeri1742
    @nimanazeri1742 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, But Alex this IC is EC and password is not inside of this. For sure costumer mailed back for no power but you had a backup so it's not a big deal 😊. Thank you for awesome channel.

    • @nimanazeri1742
      @nimanazeri1742 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In addition, if you are looking for any laptops bios that you can't find let me know I have a large archive of bios file

    • @NorthridgeFix
      @NorthridgeFix  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check pinned comment

  • @GamerEditionDz
    @GamerEditionDz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Alex, thanks for the amazing content, it's been so helpful ☺️☺️, i have a question please, does the programmer provide bios firmwares for you or you have to search for them manually like i do, if it provides them for you without the hassle, then I need to get my hands on one of those .., good luck brother, keep sharing the amazing and priceless content, Amine greeting you from Algeria

    • @rajibcomputer7881
      @rajibcomputer7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You've to download the programme..

    • @GamerEditionDz
      @GamerEditionDz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rajibcomputer7881 but i noticed that he didn't search for the .bin file, he only selected tye module

  • @mistsemy1522
    @mistsemy1522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great educational video thanks👍

  • @neihsangapautu9096
    @neihsangapautu9096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Background music makes the video more interesting

  • @dexsters5643
    @dexsters5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why didnt you use the ribbon cable with the clip on it which some programmers have to make reflashing a chip simpler?,

  • @urbanmec993
    @urbanmec993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    simple and efficient , great.

  • @bolajiolalekanabdulazeez677
    @bolajiolalekanabdulazeez677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kudos... uncle Alex

  • @HoRnEyDvL
    @HoRnEyDvL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome fix.

  • @lukegermishuizen8256
    @lukegermishuizen8256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job Alex

  • @erickflushhhh
    @erickflushhhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s awesome and great tools too

  • @paulabantojimenez5999
    @paulabantojimenez5999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work man💪💪

  • @MathiasVen
    @MathiasVen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great as always

  • @Pedro88311
    @Pedro88311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video as always. I was wondering where did you find the clean bios.

    • @ClassicVideos432
      @ClassicVideos432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i have same question

    • @yussifgbati2664
      @yussifgbati2664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ClassicVideos432 you can find it online

    • @servistuxx8809
      @servistuxx8809 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can find it on manufacturers website in support section usually where the motherboard drivers are

  • @will.iam0084
    @will.iam0084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have learn something beside a hardware thing👍👍👍

  • @jmb2070
    @jmb2070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Alex

  • @eddie3314
    @eddie3314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow great video. So much information to absorb. My son has a Alienware 17 and changed his hard drive and bios won't start laptop. Black screen. And I've researched this up and down and I believe it's that same thermistor for bios. Done the whole remove cmos battery. How do I contact you.? I have a common issue that would be good content for video. Paying customer here..

  • @m-jtech212
    @m-jtech212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that was fast. Hi sir alex , what kind of programmer you are using ? Thankyou.

  • @driqbal316
    @driqbal316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @tauseefahmed2924
    @tauseefahmed2924 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff as always

  • @nathanos23
    @nathanos23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best thing to come out Lebanon this century! Can you fix it? Its got no power. Lots of water damage. Keeps restarting...