Locked bootloader???

[huckleberrypie]

Any ideas on this one? A friend sent me a pair of demo units just recently, and while I did find a ROM at NeedROM, it doesn't appear to be working as I am getting the following error upon flashing it:

BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_SIGN_HEADER_NOT_FOUND (6045)

From what I heard this is due to the bootloader being locked, and it seems like I need an untouched ROM for the device. I know this is something of a long shot, but can anyone do a CM2 or Miracle backup for it?

Here are some pics of the device:

[huckleberrypie]

Sorry for the double-post, but something needs to be done about this locked bootloader debacle.