Clearing Forgotten Passwords; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 5676 Service Manual

Table 6. System setup options—Exit menu
Exit
Exit Saving Changes
Save Change without exit
Exit Discard Changes
Load Optional Defaults
Discard Changes

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
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Prerequisites

Remove the right-side cover.

Procedure

1 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins.
2 Turn on your computer and wait until the operating system is completely loaded.
3 Shut down your computer.
4 Replace the jumper plug in its original location.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
Allows you to exit system setup and save your changes.
Allows you to save your changes.
Allows you to exit your changes.
Allows you to load default values for all system setup options.
Allows you to discard your changes.
After working inside
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