Service Manual

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 prompted. If you delete
the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
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 reboot.
Clearing CMOS settings
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the coin-cell battery.
4. Wait for one minute.
5. Replace the coin-cell battery.
6. Replace the battery.
7. Replace the base cover.
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System
passwords
Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords. For more information, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
System and setup password
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