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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which are the jumpers or dip switches on the acer travelmate 5520 motherboard?i removed the cmos battery but password required still.thanks.
how do i reset the BIOS password for an acer ipisb-vr MB?
help me please..
I have problem with acer 4738z, bios protected by password. I’ve tried to clear Cmos baterai, but didn’t worked. bios still protected by password. although I disable cmos pin & baterai. but bios Acer 4738Z still protected by password.
Hi Hidakyah,
You should be able to reset your BIOS password using the Acer eSettings Management.
Go to Start > All Programs > Empowering Technology > Acer eSettings Management.
This is possible only if you’re able to boot your laptop.
dear one?
i have a problem before install windows,
i forgot my acer BIOS password (model aspire 4810t).
how do i reset the BIOS password for my notebook?
OR what is my model master password (back-door password), i am wait.
please help me.
Master Password for Phoenix BIOS in Acer is: lqyanjs (LQYANJS)
I have a problem with entering the Bios of my Acer ASPIRE 4738Z.
Could you help me please,Ask for me.
Thanks
Dear Gizmo,
I have a problem with entering the Bios of my Acer Travelmate 8172Z.
Could you help me please.
Thanks
Help I gizmo, I need password for acer aspire one netbook or notebook, it’s got insyde h20 bios and I’m locked out, thank u