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My MacBook Pro has locked me out, can you help?

my macbook pro has locked me out, can you help? A password i do not have and won't let me get access.

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How is it locking you out? What does the screen say? What model is it, what year?

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hi the screen says," enter your system lock pin code to unlock this mac".

Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.5 13" Mid-2012

can i just buy a new hard drive? problem fixed?

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is it grey screen with four boxes or your operating system screen that gives your macbook name

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Use a 10.6 install disc and from the installer go Utilities > Password reset to reset an account password this will let you know login. I would recommend after changing the password that you reset the permissions of the folder. It will be the button underneath the password reset box.

Any questions just comment back :)

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Will that work on all Macs? Or do you think you should find out what machine is being used before popping out an answer?

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I've used it on at least three version of OSX and its worked might be worth a try

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hi the screen says," enter your system lock pin code to unlock this mac". Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.5 13" Mid-2012 can i just buy a new hard drive? problem fixed?

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To continue from my original answer, if you follow Bradley's comment regarding removing a stick of RAM and then turning the machine on whilst holding the OPT + key and boot onto the 10.6 install disc your be able to reset the firmware password as its just below the user password reset.

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Turn off computer

Turn on + hold down option key

Select recovery boot

Follow instructions to install OS X over old copy.

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? for EFI Lock?

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The real and only answer is replacing the bios EFI chip with a clean me region reprogrammed chip .

If you are not a programmer then best bet is to find a company who offers EFI unlocks.

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