just to add to previous comments-
if it's a new-ish laptop then the chance is that the password is stored on a security chip which will need to be replaced/reprogrammed. (some laptops-e.g. dell-will take a clear chip, others -e.g. ibm-you have to reprogram to make it work).
if the laptop is an older one (5 years + and not an ibm) then you might indeed be able to find 2 connectors which will clear cmos if you short them. you might also try to remove cmos battery for a while and see if it clears the password.
dupalopez
June 2007