[rescue] Bypassing Password Protected NVRAM on SS4

[Dave McGuire]

On December 7, James Sharp wrote:
> >   It should be the same on an SS4...I've used a very similar procedure
> > for pretty much everything including SS1s and 4/600s.  The important
> > thing is to remove and replace the chip evenly...try to ensure that
> > all pins make contact with the socket simultaneously.  This will
> > minimize the [non-zero] chances of popping the chip.
> 
> Isn't there a way to do it from the keyboard as well?  Hold down STOP-N
> while the machine is booting...or something like that.

  If there is, I've never heard of it.  It certainly wouldn't be a
very secure password system if that's the case. ;)

    -Dave

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Dave McGuire
St. Petersburg, FL