That is not true. That will not bypass hard drive passwords. The
password is stored on the platters.

Sebastian Gottschalk wrote:
> Arno Wagner wrote:
>
>> So basically a HDD password is only protection angainst amateurs and
>> even they can get it removed for a few thousand EUR/USD?
>
> A few thousands would be nice. You just need to by the same model and
> exchange the electronic board, as many hobbyists already showed. Cost: $200