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How do I crack or find a BIOS Password from a Compaq Presario 5000 computer?

I put a password on my Compaq Presario 5000's BIOS, and now I need to get in there. What should I do? I need a crack, backdoor password, or finder program. [I can still boot Windows XP, it's just that I need to change the BIOS settings.]


You should be able to locate a battery on the mainboard. Sometimes the battery is a holder. Sometimes there will be a "jumper" near the battery perhaps marked "CMOS Clear" or something similar. With the power completely off on the

Part 1 of 2 Compaq Presario V5000 taken apart in 15 minutes

Fast disassembly of a laptop (under 15 min.) the point of which is to sell the perfectly good motherboard and screen assemblies.