Lost keys to HP Proliant MicroServer N40

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allan

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#160214 28-Dec-2014 14:54

Anyone in the Wellington region use one of these? Looking to borrow a key, unlock mine (hard disk has died) and then return it to you. Somehow they keys to mine have totally disappeared and my safe-cracking ability using a paper-clip appears to be sadly lacking. I believe the key is common to all.

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#1204988 28-Dec-2014 15:49

http://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/lock-picking/a-beginners-guide-to-tubular-lock-picking/
http://www.wikihow.com/Pick-a-Lock

Think of it as a challenge :)

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#1205079 28-Dec-2014 18:26

Keys are pretty basic, we've gone to customers sites to work on their hp servers and found they've lost the keys.
Just get a few that are similar style of key and try.
We have found a few that work.

Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.

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#1205126 28-Dec-2014 20:28

Drill it out

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#1205158 28-Dec-2014 21:36

blackjack17: Drill it out

Yes metal filings are no bother to a computer at all .......

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#1205441 29-Dec-2014 12:23

Yes I disregarded the drilling option.
Probably the wrong time of year to be asking the question. Even geeks need to see some sun

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#1213141 13-Jan-2015 13:44

Just an update on this this and praise for a job well done. Took the MicroServer into Armstrong's Locksmiths in Johnsonville, Wellington who had the lock open in about 60 seconds and charged me nothing. Even swapped the lock mechanism around so I can't accidentally lock it in future. If you need a locksmith, I can't recommend them highly enough