Service Manual

Post-requisites

Replace the computer cover.

Clearing CMOS Settings

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

Remove the computer cover.

Procedure

1 Locate the CMOS jumper (CMCL R2) on the system board.

NOTE

: For more information on the location of the jumper, see “System-board components”.

2 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins (PSWD) and connect it to the CMOS jumper-pins.

3 Wait for 5 seconds, and then replace the jumper plug to its original location.

System and setup password