That is true. However, if you somehow manage to turn the device on, you can use this http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p...9&postcount=19 to find the code, and then you can always turn it on again.

Have you tried reflashing? It might be worth trying. Possibly the reboot after flashing will bypass the security check. This is something I don't know, but it is what I would try if I were in your position.