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For the Lenovo ThinkPad T470, a forgotten Supervisor Password

Preventing Future Lockouts

• Unplug the programmer.
• Reconnect the CMOS battery and main battery.
• Put the bottom cover back on (just a few screws to test).
• Power on the T470.

: Open the bottom case. The BIOS chip is typically an 8-pin SOIC chip located near the RAM slots or CPU. Read and Backup lenovo t470 bios password reset verified

Precautions and Warnings

Supervisor Password

, a forgotten (the primary BIOS lock) is a permanent security feature. Lenovo's official policy states that there is no software reset or master password available; if forgotten, the system board must be replaced to regain full access. Verified Password Scenarios For the Lenovo ThinkPad T470, a forgotten Supervisor

This is the only known way to "reset" the password without replacing hardware. It requires technical skill and specific tools. Unplug the programmer

Some reputable third-party technicians use specialized tools (like the Vertyanov JIG or specialized software) to reset the chip.

• Launch NeoProgrammer. Select the chip: Winbond W25Q64JV (or auto-detect).
• Click Read IC. This takes 2-3 minutes.
• Save the original dump as t470_locked.bin. Never skip this backup. If you corrupt the ME region, the T470 will not boot.