How to Reset an Acer BIOS Password
If the user can boot the Acer, he/she may be able to reset the BIOS password using Acer eSettings Management.
- Click the Start button
- Click the All Programs menu item
- Click the Empowering Technology menu item
- Click the Acer eSettings Management menu item
- Once inside Acer eSettings Management, click the Security button.
Sending a Computer to Acer for a BIOS Password Reset
Acer refuses to assist customers with BIOS password issues. The only option they discuss involves sending the laptop to them and paying a $100 fee.
Here is a copy of an email from Acer Support:
Thank you for contacting Acer America. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. In order to have the BIOS or hard disk password removed (This include any biometric security), the notebook will need to come in to our repair depot for password removal. This service is not covered by warranty and unfortunately there is no other recourse to remove a BIOS or HDD password from the notebook. The flat fee for BIOS password removal is $100.00 US dollars plus tax. If it is a BIOS or HDD password and you would like us to service it for you, please contact our telephone technical support line at 1-800-816-2237. Hours of operation are 7am-9pm CST Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm CST Saturday and Sunday, excluding holidays.
Resetting an Acer BIOS Password with Hardware
If the user cannot boot the Acer and does not want to send his/her computer back to Acer for an unknown amount of time, he/she can try to reset the BIOS password via hardware.
Forum members have reported that they were able to remove their Acer BIOS passwords by simply opening their notebooks and removing the CMOS batteries for 30 minutes.
Once the BIOS password is removed, press the key during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the Acer BIOS setup.
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my nb acer 5020 appear code 14784..need help pls!!
hi mate,
i have an acer aspire 5338.
system disabled [04494]
can you please help?
Hi i have a acer 7520 that has somehow aquired a hard drive password and a bios password, and suggestions on how i can remove them please, ive tried the phoenix back door passwords of PHOENIX phoenix, comos and bios, but none work ive also now got HDD password error (00470), many thanks if anyone can help
Update i now have a system Disabled error code of [00064]
code 09004
password acer 4420 code 09004
tried it on my acer 7520 and it didnt work
Password Acer Aspire 9300.
system disabled [12321]
Generic Phoenix BIOS: lzlfumj
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FSI Phoenix BIOS (generic): 8892828
FSI Phoenix BIOS (‘L’ model): 41269
FSI Phoenix BIOS (‘P’ model): 997275
FSI Phoenix BIOS (‘S’ model): 916888
FSI Phoenix BIOS (‘X’ model): 9942194
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<<Gizmo>> HELP!!! I hav a set of twin seven yr old boys with laptops. One of them thought it would be neat to change his password! Then he did so and was the only user account including Administrator on the computer. Now he has forgotten what he changed it to so we cannot get past the logon page HELP PLEASSSSS
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Have an acer aspire and my screen says system disabled (12182). please can u help me please please.
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Hey gizmo I have an acer aspire one sieres, model zg5, I changed bios password but now can’t remember, it’s got insyde h2o bios, thanks for your help, I really need ur help with this
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Hey Gizmo I need hel with a Aspire one D255 netbook!! Its asking for a please input password for WDC WD1600BEVT-22A23? When I call acer they want me to send it in because its a bios crisis!! I am a single mom who cant afford 100 dollars I would be happy to make a donation if you can help me???? Please can you help????
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Hi, I have an Acer Aspire 5336. I lent it to a friend. They put an admin password on my Windows admin account, then forgot it (oops). The BIOS password seemed to be getting in the way of my effort to reinstall Windows 7 using the factory restore function, so I tried shutting it off by resetting it to a blank (pressing enter at the prompt), and now the BIOS accepts nothing. The BIOS is InsydeH20 and there is no code.
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I could do with a bit of help.
I’ve an Aspire 3100 and am unable to reset the Acer BIOS using the generic Phoenix codes: BIOS, CMOS, PHOENIX, and phoenix.
I was, however, able to find the battery which is actually soldered to the motherboard; I have no intention of resoldering, so I’ll not be removing it.
Any suggestions other than sending it to Acer…?
Thanks in advance.
Dear Gizmo,
I have locked the BIOS with a password, that it generatedrandomly when trying to remove it. The laptop is a Toshiba 3000 and the message given to try 3 times is: SYSTEM DISABLED[00471].
I would appreciate you could help me, the laptop is to donate to a charity.
Thanks in advance.