Service Manual
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System
and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3 Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4 Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you
delete the System and/or Setup password, conrm the deletion when promoted.
5 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the left-side cover.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit".
Procedure
1 Locate the password jumper (P215) on the system board.
For information on the location of the Password jumper, see System-board components.
2 Remove the jumper plug from pins 215.
3 Follow the procedure from step 8 to step 9 in "Replacing the power-supply unit".
4 Replace the left-side cover.
5 Turn on your computer and wait until the operating system is completely loaded.
6 Shut down your computer.
7 Remove the left-side cover.
8 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the power-supply unit".
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