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The HMD Version 1.76 contains a feature—sometimes hidden or requiring a specific key sequence—that can reset or clear the security chip on select models. Disclaimer: This should only be used on equipment you legally own. For vintage collectors who bought a "parts only" unit with a forgotten password, v1.76 is often the difference between a doorstop and a working retro-laptop. If you share with third parties, their policies apply