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Title: Clearing Firmware PW on MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)
Post by: gunug on May 14, 2012, 01:05:08 PM
Supposedly you can clear a firmware password on a MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009) by popping out a memory chip (it has two) and then restarting it while holding down the Command-Option-P-R through three sets of reboot noises.  This doesn't even begin to work (although it has worked before for me).  Anyone remember this?

BTW, these are the instructions I'm using; and like I said, they worked before:

http://osxdaily.com/2009/10/19/bypass-mac-firmware-password/

Title: Clearing Firmware PW on MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)
Post by: Paddy on May 14, 2012, 02:56:28 PM
Read on one comment post on this issue that removing the bottom RAM instead of the top may work if removing the top didn't work.

BTW - just for future reference, on all Macs since 2011, you have to take it to an authorized service rep/Apple store if you forget the EFI password. And I'd expect that there might be a few questions, though maybe not, considering Apple's previous reluctance to insert itself into any ownership issues...

http://www.tuaw.com/2011/03/10/firmware-pa...ok-air-and-pro/

Title: Clearing Firmware PW on MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)
Post by: gunug on May 15, 2012, 08:54:51 AM
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just for future reference, on all Macs since 2011, you have to take it to an authorized service rep

Oddly enough I am an authorized service rep!  rolleyes.gif  They didn't tell me anything about this when they taught me the secret handshake!  I also don't find anything about this at GSX the Apple Service Website!

Later: I "rephrased" the question I asked at the GSX website and did get the answer to this query.  I know the answer is out there in the real world beyond GSX but I can't get to it by our content blocking here!  Thanks Paddy!