Service Manual

3. pin 3 4. jumper plug

6. Replace the top cover.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

the steps in "Before You Begin." For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance

Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.

1. Remove the top cover.

2. Locate the password reset jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board. See "System-board components”.

3. Remove the jumper plug.

4. Wait for approximately ve seconds to clear the password setting.

5. Replace the jumper plug.

6. Replace the top cover.