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William P.N. Smith wrote:
> Sparky <nemo@moon.sun.edu> wrote:
>
>>Set a password for the HDD.
>
> Does this actually encrypt the HDD data, or can you still pull the
> hard drive and read it in another machine?
For IBM ThinkPads (which is what I own) the HDD password is stored on
the HDD and travels with it, so moving the HDD to another machine
wouldn't help. Setting the HDD password doesn't encrypt the drive (XP
Pro can do that it you want).
From:
http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-45916
Passwords
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* A HDD Password (HDP) protects HDD data from unauthorized users. Once
HDP is set, data on the HDD cannot be accessed without the correct HDP.
Because the HDP is stored in the HDD, the data remains protected even if
the HDD is removed to another system. The HDP password prompt appears:
o Each time the system is turned on
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http://www.nortek.on.ca/hdd_pw.html#HDD
Nortek claims they can remove a HDD password - insuring the data content
costs extra:
Our proprietary process removes the password protection from a locked
notebook (Travelstar™) Hard Disk Drive without the loss of user data or
replacement of the drive. If your problem is just a locked HDD, Nortek
requires only the drive for servicing; the ThinkPad™ can stay in your
possession. The development process of Hard Disk password removal
involved our custom servowriting positioning equipment, specialized
hardware, software, and a class 100 clean-room.
* Unlock $85 US* (no data recovery).
Password protection is removed, and the drive is returned to the
customer. No testing or certification is performed, and Data is not
preserved. Nortek will not provide any warranty of any kind as to the
operational condition of these units. (We do not recommend this option
unless the exact condition of the drive, before it was locked, is
known.) TAT 1 business day (on request).
* Unlock and Certify $145 US* (no data recovery).
Password protection is removed and the drive is fully tested, certified,
and burned in to ensure the unit meets OEM specifications. Data is not
preserved. Nortek will warranty these drives as to operational condition
for a period of 30 days. (We recommend this option for customers who are
interested in the drive and it's good working order.) TAT 1 business day
to a maximum of 2 business days.
* Unlock, Retrieve Data, Certify, Restore Data $295 US* (complete data
recovery).
Password protection is removed, existing data is sector-level duplicated
onto a temporary back-up device, the drive is fully tested, certified
and burned in to ensure the unit meets OEM specifications. All data is
then restored to the drive, exactly as it was prior to the lock. Nortek
will warranty these drives as to operational condition for a period of
30 days. (We recommend this option for customers who require 100%
turnkey data recovery solution.) TAT 1 business day to a maximum of 2
business days.
*The above listed Hard Disk password removal prices are based on IBM
Travelstar drives; the service charges may increase and turnaround times
may vary if your Hard Disk Drive is not manufactured by IBM; please
email us (support@nortek.on.ca) your HDD model/type for further details.
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http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=YAST-3JXNTY
How to set, remove or change a hard disk drive password - ThinkPad General
Applicable countries and regions
This document contains information on how to set, remove or change a
hard drive password on your IBM ThinkPad 365X, 380, 385, 560, 750, 755,
760, 765.
Note: Do not forget your hard disk password! Keep it in a safe place. If
you forget your hard disk password, there is no way to reset your
password or recover data in the hard disk drive. Neither an IBM
authorized reseller nor IBM marketing representative can make the hard
disk drive usable.
*Removing a Hard Disk Password:
The procedure to remove a hard disk password depends on whether or not
it is set to the same password as the power-on password.
When the hard disk password is set the same as the power-on password:
Remove the password by following the procedure below. This operation
removes both the hard disk password and the power on password.
You must remove your password at the password prompt that appears when
you turn on the computer. To remove the password, at the prompt: Enter
your current password, press the Spacebar and then press Enter.
When the hard disk password and the power-on password are different, or
a power-on password has not been
set:
1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds: then turn it on.
2. If you have set the power-on password, type it; then press Enter.
3. When the hard disk password prompt appears, type your current
password, press the Spacebar, and then press Enter.
*Setting a Hard Disk Password:
This procedure is for setting password on the HDD in the ThinkPad, for
HDD in the Select-A-Dock refer to your user guide.
1. Start Easy-Setup by pressing and holding F1 and then turning on the
computer.
2. Select Password icon and then select HDD-1 or HDD-2 according to the
hard disk type you want to set.
3. Type your desired hard disk password; then press Enter. You can use
any combination of up to 7 characters. Use a combination of any letters
or numbers (A to Z, 0 to 9) in uppercase (A) or lowercase (a). Uppercase
and lowercase letters are treated the same.
4. Type your hard disk drive password again to verify it; the press Enter.
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Document id: YAST-3JXNTY
Last modified: 2003-08-12
Copyright © 2004 IBM Corporation
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