Rep: 1
1
i have same problem,but i have 2011 MBR , that solution doesn work ,because is new security, how to remove password , i heard i need to replace nvram chip and hard drive, anybody know something about it?
Is this a good question?
Rep: 116.3k
66
68
359
At boot:
1. cmd-s
2. mount -uw /
3. cd users
4. ls (list the shortnames of all profiles)
5. “shortname” passwd (type the shortname of desired profile — minus the quotations
new password ******
retype password ******
6. reboot
IF you have an EFI password lock you are in Advanced Hacking Land not a friendly place for DIYers... IMnsHO better to contact Apple.
If this Answer is helpful please remember to return and mark it Accepted.
Was this answer helpful?
Past 24 Hours: 0
Past 7 Days: 1
Past 30 Days: 2
All Time: 1,092
2 Comments
No new security, Nicks answer only works if you know the current password. What is a MBR?
by ABCellars
AB - probably a MacBook Air with no internal disk drive running 10.7.x
by mayer