Need BIOS/UEFI Unlocked for Toughbook CF-33

[somedude001]

Client bought a used Toughbook CF-33 tablet computer. It has Windows 11 21H2 even though it does not support it (has a 7th gen i5) - ugh. The BIOS/UEFI is locked. His Bluetooth is totally missing so I need to unlock the BIOS to see if I can turn on Bluetooth within it.

What to do? I know you can solder on a new BIOS chip, but that's beyond my capabilities. I am looking for an easy fix.

Let me know if there's any other info needed.

Thanks :-)

[somedude001]

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[SMDFlea]

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Make a bios backup using an SPI programmer https://www.badcaps.net/forum/troubl...21#post1622421

Post the backup in the bios requests section and someone will help to remove the password. No other way, no easy way.

[somedude001]

Make a bios backup using an SPI programmer https://www.badcaps.net/forum/troubl...21#post1622421

Post the backup in the bios requests section and someone will help to remove the password. No other way, no easy way.

Thank you. It definitely is not worth it. I have advised the client to simply add a USB Bluetooth adapter.

[LiamK]

I have the exact same issue with the bluetooth. My BIOS is also locked, and I'm not sure how to dump it. Any help? My SN should be 8ETTA41312

[peste]

I have the exact same issue with the bluetooth. My BIOS is also locked, and I'm not sure how to dump it. Any help? My SN should be 8ETTA41312

you need an SPI programmer...here is a video for example..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWWi...nnel=ThisIsHow