Quick question — if I flash another BIOS dump from the same laptop model using a CH341 SPI programmer, will that remove the BIOS password?

If that’s the case, I’d really appreciate it if someone could share a compatible dump. I’ve attached my current BIOS dump for reference.

Also, do I need to transfer any serial numbers or other system information from the original BIOS to the new one? If so, could someone point me in the right direction on how to do that?

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

I picked up a laptop off eBay recently. It boots into Windows just fine, but it’s got a BIOS password lock. I tried the usual easy guesses like “1234,” but no luck.

I tried disconnecting both the internal and CMOS batteries, but the password still sticks.

Rather than just returning it, I went ahead and de-soldered the BIOS chip and dumped the BIOS image (attached). I opened it up in a hex editor to see if I could spot the password, but no success so far. I’ve managed to crack BIOS passwords on other IdeaPads before using the method shown...

I’m troubleshooting a Nipogi AM06 Pro mini PC (5500U model, also sold as the Acemagic AM06 Pro). The unit generally operates without issues, but the front-facing Type-C port fails to deliver power to any connected peripheral.

I purchased the system new, so I can’t confirm whether this port was functional at any point. It’s possible the port was miswired during manufacturing. Notably, I did once inadvertently connect the Type-C power adapter to this port, which could have resulted in electrical damage.

To investigate further, I disassembled the device. My experience...