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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    My bad, I am passed the problem now and installing the OS after modifying the file to get rid of the password. Thanks again anyway
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    Ok I have the file, I have been told to look for $svs and delete it? Using a hex editor Neo and using control f, there isn't $svs in the file so what can be done now? TIA
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    OK thanks I will buy a new programmer or just adaptor and see what happens
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    This type of bios chip is new to me, I can't do anything, but learn at the moment. My EZP2013 doesn't have the right adaptor so will need a new programmer as well
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    Never seen bios chips look like that, I will see what I can find.
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    That what I took off is the only chip on the board that looks like a bios chip. I have bought one so will eat for that to see what it looks like.
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    That is a zip file, I couldn't upload the raw .bin file. The actual file is, I think, 1Mb in size.
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    I can't get the software to detect the chip so I cannot get anything from it. Using the drop down links on the left hand side of the software, there is not manufacturer called adesto. Programmer I am using is EZP2013.
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    Forgotten efi password from iMac 2012

    Hi, Customer has forgotten efi password, so I am trying to reset it. I have the refi chip removed from the board and had it in my high speed programmer, but where do I get a clean .bin file from to load onto it? Thanks Also the info from the chip reads: adesto1637 45db021e The programmer...
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    820 00138 computer just stopped working. No damage of any kind.

    820 00138 - Computer not switching on found Q8020 burnt out so replaced, trying to switch on, no fan spin, then found short on pp3v3_sus. Before replacing q8020 the board was producing no heat at all. Injecting voltage, the main thing that gets warm is u1100 and the other side of the board. I...
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    820 00687 MacBook liquid damage not switch on

    I injected voltage there as that is where I found the short. 9ohms normal, so fine. If it is trash though, that is may answer. Looking for other things to try to learn more from it.
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    820 00687 MacBook liquid damage not switch on

    Hi, Has anyone got a board view and schematic for 820 00687. Water poured over laptop and now not switching on. Signs of liquid damage on board that I have attached to this image. The image with the highlighted caps I have found only have a resistance of 9ohm to ground and have found from...
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