The user showed how to install Ubuntu on a laptop without a hard drive or USB ports.
A story about buying an unusual laptop via eBay is gaining popularity on the Internet. At first glance, it seemed to be an ordinary device with a transparent case, but it turned out to be a prison laptop with a number of unique features.
When the device was first turned on, it asked for a password, but it did not have a hard disk and the ability to boot the operating system due to the lack of USB ports. The laptop model, designated as NV116APNB, was identified as the Justice Tech Solutions Securebook 5-the predecessor to the current Securebook 6 model.
During the research process, it became clear that adding a USB port would require considerable effort, given the device's specifications, including the Celeron N3450 processor and 4 GB of LPDDR3 RAM from SKhynix, as well as the Intel Wireless 7625 wireless module.
The problem with the BIOS password was solved using the flash memory programmer, but the device automatically resets the BIOS after a complete power outage. As a result, we managed to bypass this feature without disconnecting power from the motherboard.
Of particular interest was the lack of traditional ports and the presence of a list of allowed hard drives, which complicated the task of installing the operating system. However, thanks to a creative approach, including connecting a USB hub via the touchpad connector, it was possible to download Ubuntu MATE 22.04.
The community of enthusiasts actively participated in the process of modifying the BIOS to bypass restrictions on hard drives and add support for USB devices. The work on password cracking and BIOS modification attracted the attention of a wide audience.
As a result, thanks to the efforts of enthusiasts, it was possible not only to circumvent the limitations of the prison laptop, but also to successfully install the operating system on it, thereby turning it from a specialized device into a full-fledged working tool.
A story about buying an unusual laptop via eBay is gaining popularity on the Internet. At first glance, it seemed to be an ordinary device with a transparent case, but it turned out to be a prison laptop with a number of unique features.
When the device was first turned on, it asked for a password, but it did not have a hard disk and the ability to boot the operating system due to the lack of USB ports. The laptop model, designated as NV116APNB, was identified as the Justice Tech Solutions Securebook 5-the predecessor to the current Securebook 6 model.
During the research process, it became clear that adding a USB port would require considerable effort, given the device's specifications, including the Celeron N3450 processor and 4 GB of LPDDR3 RAM from SKhynix, as well as the Intel Wireless 7625 wireless module.
The problem with the BIOS password was solved using the flash memory programmer, but the device automatically resets the BIOS after a complete power outage. As a result, we managed to bypass this feature without disconnecting power from the motherboard.
Of particular interest was the lack of traditional ports and the presence of a list of allowed hard drives, which complicated the task of installing the operating system. However, thanks to a creative approach, including connecting a USB hub via the touchpad connector, it was possible to download Ubuntu MATE 22.04.
The community of enthusiasts actively participated in the process of modifying the BIOS to bypass restrictions on hard drives and add support for USB devices. The work on password cracking and BIOS modification attracted the attention of a wide audience.
As a result, thanks to the efforts of enthusiasts, it was possible not only to circumvent the limitations of the prison laptop, but also to successfully install the operating system on it, thereby turning it from a specialized device into a full-fledged working tool.
