Removing Master Password from Fujitsu MHH2048AT Drive

[EssexBigBoy]

Hi

I have been given a Fujitsu MHH2048AT Drive to replace my faulty original in my laptop but receive a mesage on bootup asking for a master password.

I have tried all the usual things to reformat, repartition, even tried to low-level format but the drive isn't recognised because of this password.

The only other information I have is that the drive has come from a Dell latitude CS although I did not see the Dell myself.

Can anybody give me some real helpful advise on how to remove this password please.

Thanks

[drc]

Since you don't care about the data (it seems) you can secure erase it... should be able to google for more info

[EssexBigBoy]

Thanks for that, can you suggest a tool that will help with secure erasure

[drc]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=secure+erase&l=1

[EssexBigBoy]

After having a search I realise the tool is Secure Erase.

Once again, thanks for your help