A1707 Macbook Pro EFI Password Reset using EEPROM

[@Alltakenbla]

Alex your communication style is very much appreciated. Content without bs. Greetings from South Africa.

[@Rislav]

Sir,you are electronics genius.As a 25 year old man,that started learning electrician in school,i would love to just be your wingman just to learn from you.There are so few ppl like you,i would just sign up at your boss for a job for free just to learn from you.Such an amazing job as always.

[@AkeemBrown-n1t]

Alex have reached God level of repairing...one of the greatest if not the greatest technician on KZbin

[@MikeFloutier]

I have just been watching a video of Roger Federer playing wonderful tennis. It’s a great feeling watching his skills at work. I get a very similar feeling watching you at work Alex; it’s a joy! 🍾❤️

[@luckyirvin]

makin hard stuff look easy NorthridgeFix rocking like NASA certified

[@mcksysar8620]

In the hex editor, you have the "search all" option. You can use it in these cases. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZeFrancisc0]

I would like to see some videos of big boss disassembling stuff, he looks he has a lot of experience to share

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

Wow. Continue to amaze. Where i live doing this would make me an accessory if the computer was stolen but its fun to see it done.

[@EXTREMEXX]

You are GEM in the industry! Thank you for teaching us

[@HazeAnderson]

This is the first time I have ever seen this process thank you! 😄

[@gianlucadm]

Dear friend, I thought Northbridge was in the great north, Maine, Dakota...instead you are in the California sun...Great job, you are a very good technician...I bet you were born in the late 70s.😊

[@robertoruiz7069]

HI ALEX,another great teaching video.I always felt software took more skills than i had ,so i stick with hard ware.With a scope like yours a lot of issues may be solved by just looking.BUT you have to be the kind of person that NOTICES the smallest detail.LIKE cracked solder joints or burned chips.It was good to see this video.Hope you and your family have a great happy and peaceful thanksgiving.

[@brandonelliott7297]

Amazing. Worked for my friend’s 15” 2016 model. Appreciate your help!

[@OuweGouwe]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, you are a absolute legend and to learn so much by just watching you work and explain this in your own simplified language is a game changer for me. Thanks mr Northridge!

[@thoruswolf7080]

ich verstehe zwar nicht jedes wort der videos aber das meiste verstehe ich und es ist immer intressant^^

[@pw0nzor]

Of course you can ask for a receipt of the laptop.

[@emmanuelmumbamuvunda5307]

Am always learning a new skill from every video you upload, thanks for your efforts and time Alex,

[@llj4553]

I was about to fire you for ending the video w/out saying " thank you big boss!". but in the last sec you saved it

[@serkandemirhanofficial]

14:50 Did you spray paint on that laptop ?

[@da_chief]

Alex, you are simply the best! I know that you are probably sick of me telling you this but what else can I possibly say, you never seem to stop amazing me....Cheers!

[@Gzyniu]

Hi Alex, do you use max temp and max airflow to desolder and solder that chip?

[@NorthridgeFix]

Yes 450c at max air speed.

[@robertbartram5632]

thanks for posting makes my coffee break very entertaining

[@ShinLarc]

I love when he does this kind of stuff! This guy is just so cool!!

[@ramazanyil369]

Great video . How can ı get coded hex file from microchip or other microcontroller

[@crashoverride328]

Last one I did a password remove on the customer explained it was her mother's who had just pass4d away. Windows machine, once past the firmware password the lock screen was of 3 generations of the same family, including my customer and her daughter, last name on the user account was the customer's last name, and I found an obituary for the mother. The main thing on the machine was family photos.

[@omarjones9466]

Always a great job, great to watch you work. Keep up the awesome job....Better than factory 😅

[@michaelgay562]

patience and knowledge. a good pair. great video.

[@dbcooper7326]

Pawn shops are required to get photo ID and keep it. Maybe do the same when someone requests this. A bona fide customer will have no problem but a thief would

[@Nobbie248]

I agree

[@rafaelmagro2921]

The pawn shops are entitled to do this, BCS they're buying the stuff.

[@iamperplexed4695]

People don't pay to get a stolen laptop unlocked unless they already know they have something worth the money. Thieves aren't big into loss leading.

[@lookitskazzy]

Alex isn't a pawn shop and once he starts collecting copies of IDs, he's now becoming responsible for data protection and abiding by all applicable laws... more trouble than it is worth. There's no law against helping people bypass EFI passwords.

[@Alltakenbla]

Its not the right format for this business. Completely impractical.

[@koolaid3224]

Can u do the same thing w the T2 chips?

[@DZ-bo8hq]

Its a good thing you had to do it again otherwise we risked having a video that didnt feature the kimtech wipes. I was getting worried there

[@robertopontone]

there are many businesses laptops returned with password on bios, it doesn’t mean it is stolen.

[@manurietsch1979]

Your Always a Real Artist 🙏😇

[@garyr7027]

Just think how much easier this would be for a socketed bios chip? This is some cool work right here, reminds me of the times I hot flashed socketed bios's minus the hex editing. Can't help but wonder if there's not some way of clearing the cmos on this board without removing and editing the chip? Like some trick of shorting out two chip leads that clears it? 🤔

[@cristirusu5635]

Some programers have some sort of clip and you place on the pins, you can read/write then. At first the bios chips had a socket and you could remove them easy

[@PhillipRemaker]

It’s a security feature. It’s not supposed to be possible, let alone easy, to bypass the password. Adding expense and thickness is exactly the wrong thing to do here. Socketed flash is history. Applications that may need to rewrite flash either use JTAG or or other methods to reprogram in situ.

[@lookitskazzy]

That would completely defeat the point of an EFI BIOS...

[@garyr7027]

@@lookitskazzy you mean "UEFI?" It might defeat the purpose, but then so does hex editing... Lol. Obviously the UEFI isn't completely full proof if it can be hacked. You'd be amazed at the tricks that can be done few know about.

[@talos86]

@@garyr7027 you can simply build a jig to access the UEFI chip, no need for soldering. Those chips usually arriving blank, unprogrammed in the reels, the manufacturers are using ICT/FCT equipment to test the boards and program the blank chips after the SMT phase.

[@ThusithaSamarasinghe-g7e]

You are grate because you are very good teacher.

[@hamayonkhan5096]

Hi Alex we didn't hear anything from you about the property hassle !

[@vicrod74]

This here is next level! Good Job!

[@xaviermalagon6478]

So this removes the firmware password. But to be clear it does not bypass activation lock (icloud) which will re-emerge even after os reinstall because activation lock is linked to device serial???

[@shiftctrlhack]

Correct iCloud lock is server side.

[@redzone5655]

So… useless to do it?

[@poorlydrawnstickman1660]

You could boot opencore with EFI passcode bypassed and spoof serial/system ID to get around the iCloud lock.

[@natetechr]

If the MacBook has iCloud lock and EFI password, this will only remove the password EFI prompt at boot. iCloud MacBook will always require iCloud email and password to install or reinstall any OS. A MacBook with iCloud wont even let you select a boot drive as shown in this video at the end with big boss.

[@natetechr]

​@@poorlydrawnstickman1660Not true, MacBooks with iCloud Lock do not allow you to select a boot drive.

[@carlosospina1666]

Is this the same as removing a Remote Management Service? I have been told the only way to unlock is to get the serial to be removed from the MDM. This was purchased as part of a bulk older and this on is locked.

[@rajithanawagamuwa6002]

Amazing videos ! I enjoy every bit of them in gaining knowledge. Any idea about application of this same approach on Apple Silicon macbooks ?

[@KILLERANDERSON001]

Question. with all the test points around that Chip couldn't you just program it in place? With a JTAG type setup?

[@northstar5934]

U can with a programmer called the spider i think

[@rawcus918]

Alex do you have the 12V-2x6 modular cable? Or I guess the revision for the connector?

[@benjaminlarsson8685]

WSON8 sockets exists. But maybe it is faster to solder everything for Alex.

[@gregfisher216]

Great work Alex as always and Big Boss ,the boss of all boss's. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@VIRAL_DNA]

Been a while since I was in the business of removing these (2012). Does this model not have a SAM connector? Wouldn't surprise me if apple removed it..

[@ShiningInTheDarkness]

Amazing! I wish I knew you about you 8 years ago

[@אבירםאוחנה-ו2ל]

What is the program name of the xeditor ? Link pls ??

[@michaelmeux4137]

where can I find that program for the chip programmer? Most of the places I find it are kind of dodgy and I don't really trust it.

[@ThisIS_Insane]

Loved editing software files, back in the day. Everything was much simpler and programs weren't as large as they are now. I switched to hardware support as I enjoyed helping folks understand and maintain their systems. Circa 1980s...

[@in-sympathy-old]

One more question: which hot air nozzle do you use and what size/shape is most practical? Can’t find that info anywhere. Thanks in advance 🙏🏻

[@sankhawkulathantille]

02:10 Nice advertisement to laptop thieves in the area. Guys, Alex or big boss will not ask you any questions 😉 Just joking! 😂

[@lucasrem]

You can reset the winbond the chip on the board, just rewire it to the programmer. Just contact apple if the MacBook is reported as stolen, keep the market clean.

[@gwhiz1397]

Your knowledge of these devices and your methods are very impressive! I learn something new from each video. 👌

[@rabrabbito3650]

Love how Big Boss just goes along with his business without reacting 😂

[@petersmith5199]

Yes, big boss is always the same...another legend! Perhaps one day we will hear from him and HIS story?

[@nxsmotorsports]

Setting search direction to "All" will search the entire document. In this program and notepad, I've had searches not find anything because it was only searching from the current location in the file to the end (or the beginning). Wrap around is another option that can be very useful.

[@freedomg00]

How much do you charge to reset the password?

[@skanali4783]

What about T2 mac. MDM lock

[@CXensation]

Does BigBoss give the laptop a general glassex/windex clean up to present your work as best as possible ? Often this little thing makes the customer smile even before he powers it on ...☺

[@Iam_Dunn]

OMFG … NEVER use Windex on a computer screen or TV. It will ruin them!

[@Out_of_order]

Why don't you use pogo pin?

[@pepeluis670]

thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@NBMSCH]

MashaAllah... Amazing job like always 😍

[@peterlustig6888]

Only works with MacBooks before 2018, right?

[@tubix8125]

I'll be back .😂 like a Terminator ..I love when you say it

[@oneandonlytyler1]

is this the same on ipads?

[@Shirazsaabir]

Hi I live in Abu Dhabi. I want to purchase from your site. I want to know if you ship abroad. Love your videos and I have learnt alot. I appreciate every video. Thank you for the indepth repairs.

[@aniaania5274]

Greetings from Poland

[@JacobLara]

So this procedure is not possible with the newer T2 security chips?

[@asphyxia9927]

Ofcourse not since this security chip is now embedded into the M processor

[@raymondmendoza9561]

Yes you can do it with the t2 chips the tool is $300 same process

[@FrozenHaxor]

How old is Big Boss?

[@halohat2286]

If you can't fix it, it can't be fixed ❤

[@rfr653]

Good job mate 👍

[@jasonwillis4819]

The old password was - HunterB

[@Abouhaithem16]

Créat job brother u crack the password in hard solution

[@nabilrachak5773]

Here is a job's master👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@in-sympathy-old]

Thanks for yet another great lesson. What app do you use?

[@in-sympathy-old]

Found it - it’s Xgpro 🙌🏻

[@googleone5867]

Certainly you can ask the customer for proof of purchase.

[@JoesephBidon]

That was pretty awesome.

[@nabilrachak5773]

Great job bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@quebonitoeslobonito7358]

Can you do it mine please can ship it to you?

[@richardwestmacott1433]

I am looking to buy a quality multimeter. I will be using it as an all rounder such as domestic diy. Appliance testing. Electronic testing . The multimeter I am considering is a fluke 117 Would you or any of your viewers have any thoughts 🤔 Thank you ... 😀

[@MrOmer123]

Hey huge fan for long time thanks for your time making those videos. ❤ If you can maybe you can tell about your hot air station which you use and let us know what temp and fan you using to remove stuff from the board.

[@michaelblack5011]

nicely done 👍👍

[@smarthome2660]

Funny story, I forget passwords easy from brain damage due to strokes, so I use fingerprint reader to login. A while back I had to do some roof repairs and all my fingerprints were altered from handling the rough shingles so I had to reset most of my passwords. I have some saved in Google Chrome but not all. I can't wear gloves due to severe nerve damage on most of my fingers that gloves make them extremely tingly.

[@thomashenden71]

How about iris scan, or will you happen to accidentally poke your eye out, then? 😂 Sorry, just meant to be funny. 😉 But your comment teaches us that some tech solutions are not for all, and there must be more options for disabled or injured people, for example.

[@smarthome2660]

@@thomashenden71 Iris scan would only work part time because of all the medications I take effect my eyes The whole reason my home is smart is due to my disabilities.

[@leonfuhrmann8579]

Do you sell the large blue "Big Boss" soldering mat?

[@SGOrava]

It looks very similar to GamersNexus one, GN 'Flux' Project & Soldering Mat | 32" x 16" (813 x 406mm)

[@JasonMichaelit]

soldering for the win !!!

[@KevinBaquero-o5t]

Hi bro, please you can help , i have a1708 and after efi unlock Just work keyboard in recovery , and after update no working in recovery

[@KevinBaquero-o5t]

I have a question How can reset nvram not working keyboard

[@daudimwenyewe7372]

Nice job sir !!!

[@mussim2919]

So what's this video about?

[@HazeAnderson]

I was telling some folks about your new solder sucker and they didn't believe me. 😂They will ... they will ...

[@JacobLara]

I was telling people it really sucked

[@nycdude450]

Informative video. Thanks

[@IamChristian777]

grats for the sponsor

[@barino1boysyed686]

i love this work

[@ZorroComputers]

How you know that this is not stolen laptop.....

[@ehabsami6208]

miss you💗

[@elhuron]

Imagine this Guy in a Saw Movie, he would easily beat all the Games with a soldering iron and low-melt solder

[@dougmicro_info]

Very good❤

[@daihnemuhtter2937]

I have also done that to my T480, but there i could even program without taking off the chip luckily

[@kevin-l7r7p]

Be surprised if it was stolen given how old it is and what you can purchase them for used.

[@hossamimade740]

thank you👍👍

[@barino1boysyed686]

Great Sir

[@syedshanawaz1721]

Good job

[@xFil2010]

better to use a service connector on MB and not need to desolder flash :))

[@sandeepkark]

i mean it's tricky problem, may be apple should provide an option to mark laptop stolen by owner if they loose it, and a way for technicians to see that

[@HoldFastFilms]

You can flag any of your Apple devices as stolen and Apple keeps track of that. I don't know if there is an easy way to access that info outside of calling them.

[@OskarBlomkvist]

Back in the day you could see the apple-ID in the .bin-file, and you could contact the true owner that way. Sadly not a thing anymore.