Service Manual

8 Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.
9 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
10 Replace the stability foot.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
After working inside your computer.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 Lay the chassis on the left side.
2 Remove the stability foot.
3 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.
4 Locate the password reset jumper (PW_CLR) on the system board. See
“system-board components”.
5 Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3.
6 Fix it on pins 1 and 2.
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