HappyAdmin Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Hi, I dun a bad fing! I've thrown away the key to my home server - an HP Proliant MicroServer G7 N40L... I had a disk die, so I got it out from the cupboard under the stairs, the key dropped out of the lock onto the floor and I picked it up and threw it away, thinking it was from a child's toy. Ooops! So - has anyone got one they could sell me? I understand that they are interchangeable between servers. I'm quite happy to pay something for one - it would just be nice to get one, rather than have to mess the server up by cutting or drilling... Thanks for reading. I will try not to be so stupid in future! Ben
synaesthesia Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 You'll be able to pick the lock on that with little more than a hairpin or paperclip purely by sticking it in and giving it a wiggle. No need to go drilling 1
abillybob Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I have a HP MicroServer N40L at home and one at school. You should have two keys that came with it. If you still can't find the other key I've found two paper clips can undo it pretty easy. 1
HappyAdmin Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 I did have 2 keys - they were on the same keyring that I threw away thinking they were from a child's toy. Idiot! I've tried several sizes of screwdriver without much luck - I'll give the paperclips a go. Is it really as easy as push it in and wiggle? I've never tried lock picking. Still up for PayPal-ing someone some money if they want to post me a key, though! Thanks for the advice. Ben
HappyAdmin Posted July 23, 2015 Author Posted July 23, 2015 Thanks for the tip - messing with a pair of paper clips I was able to open the lock without damage last night! I have now turned around the tab on the lock so the door can shut without locking :-) Much appreciated. Ben
cpjitservices Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 I may still have a set of keys kicking around for one of these... Ill have a look tonight... thats if you still want/need them ?
HappyAdmin Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Yeah, if you've got one I'll happily pay you something for it - providing you aren't feeling too extortionate :-) Thanks, Ben
dropbox Posted September 23, 2016 Posted September 23, 2016 Hi cpjitservices , It is more than a year past since your posting. Do you still have that spare W23 key for HP Microserver? If yes , can I get that key Please let me know what I need to do
HappyAdmin Posted September 23, 2016 Author Posted September 23, 2016 No, sorry Dropbox - after I picked the lock I just left it at that. Ben
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