Toshiba 160gb HDD password removal or reset

[Neo927]

Hey, just bought a Toshiba laptop off eBay and it came with a HDD password. I've done a search and don't find
this topic listed so starting a new discussion. Some manufacturers have a universal pw for their products, Toshiba tech
support says they do not. Anyone know how to get past this HDD pw requirement? I have heard that you can swap the boards out with another drive but that means finding a similar one to this.

Thanks for the looking and any help ppl can offer.

[labtech]

Swapping boards on Toshiba drives does not work for that goal.

[DataPlanet]

Go with your HDD to any near Data Recovery shop if they are using PC3000 ask them to unlock the HDD maybe they charge $10 to $15 for their service it take only 5 minutes this is a very best solution for you.

[ShaneWard]

or get a new hard drive.

[BlackST]

Or ask the seller...