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Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
1. Remove the computer cover.
2. Remove the jumper plug labeled "PSWD" from the jumper.
See "Jumper Settings" to locate the password jumper.
3. Replace the computer cover.
4. Reconnect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
This disables the existing password(s).
5. Enter system setup and verify that Setup Password is set to Disabled.
6. Exit system setup.
7. Remove the computer cover.
8. Replace the PSWD jumper plug.
9. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
This reenables the password feature. When you enter system setup, both password options appear as Not Enabled—the password feature is enabled
but no password is assigned.
10. Assign a new system and/or setup password.
System Setup
Use system setup settings as follows:
l To set user-selectable options such as date and time or system password
l To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed
Print the system setup screens (by pressing <Print Screen>) or record the information for future reference.
Before you use system setup, you must know the kind of drives installed in your computer. To confirm this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that
came with your computer, or find this information in the online Dell Accessories folder.
Entering System Setup
1. Turn on or restart your computer.
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.