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How do I get my laptop free of a faulty lock?

Asked by dazedandconfused (545points) August 31st, 2009

I have this laptop lock, that I bought new… and it will not release from my laptop. I’ve tried the combination a thousand times, wiggled it, moved the dials a tiny bit, moved the dials whole numbers- basically tried everything- and it will not release. Now, my laptop is a desktop (I’m away at school) and I’m really upset about it. I’m not sure if there is any way to get it to let go (I have a Mac) or is it permanently stuck this way? Any ideas? Quick help would be appreciated.

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Lightlyseared's avatar

Bolt cutters.

Darwin's avatar

You might ask a locksmith, or try contacting the company that made it.

Otherwise, really good bolt cutters.

dazedandconfused's avatar

Well.. the problem is, that even if I cut the cable… which I’m not sure anyone here will do for me—I need to get it out of my computer so that I don’t walk around with what appears to be a stolen laptop.

The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

By answering this question, we’d be basically telling you or anyone reading this how to steal a laptop.

Darwin's avatar

Then go back to asking a locksmith, contacting the company that made it, or laminate a copy of the bill of sale made out to you and attach it to the laptop.

Or buy a new laptop.

The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

The “quick help” part at the end is humorous to me.

I’m imagining a person online at the library or at the school computer lab, researching how to steal the computer they are currently using.

srtlhill's avatar

Call the maker of the lock for any suggestions. Last resort contact maintaince at school to cut you free after proof of ownership is shown. Good luck

dazedandconfused's avatar

I’m not trying to steal the computer, I assure you… as I would have it better planned out than this—and I want the quick help, as I’m not a huge fan of my laptop being chained to my bed :)

derekpaperscissors's avatar

Would have to agree with @The_Compassionate_Heretic , I’d think people are more hesitant to help out on this question since it’d remove the purpose of laptop locks in the first place. Even if you are the owner, you’d risk everyone else who uses one. Best suggestion would be to get the lock manufacturer, 2nd best would be a locksmith. I’d doubt the school maintenance could help, might damage your mac.

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