Dell XPS 8700, X87001253BLK manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.

2Locate the password jumper (PSWD) on the system board. See "System-Board Components" on page 13.

3Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.

4Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting.

5Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.

6Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16.

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