Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Setup Password; Clearing Forgotten Passwords; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 3470 Service Manual
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Deleting or changing an existing system setup
password
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or
Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
1
In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
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 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 reboot.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your
your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the
computer
cover.
Procedure
1
Locate the password jumper (PSWD) on the system board.
NOTE:
For more information on the location of the jumper, see
2
Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins.
3
Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug in its original location.
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System and setup password
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"System-board
components".
After working inside
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