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, confirm 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 CMOS settings
CAUTION: Clearing CMOS settings will reset the BIOS settings on your
computer.
1
Remove the
base
2
Remove the battery.
3
Disconnect the
4
Wait for one minute.
5
Connect the
6
Replace the battery.
7
Replace the
base
Clearing forgotten passwords
Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see
contactdell.
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coin-cell
battery.
coin-cell
battery.
cover.
www.dell.com/
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