Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual

102
Appendix

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 9.
If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer
or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten
password(s).
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
Shut down the computer (see page 34).
1
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their
2
electrical outlets.
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then
3
press the power button to ground the system board.
Remove the computer stand (see page 22).
4
Open the computer cover (see page 80).
5
Locate jumper PSWD on the system board (see page 83) and remove
6
the jumper plug.
Close the computer cover (see page 92), plug your computer into an
7
electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
The existing password(s) will be erased.
Shut down the computer (see page 34).
8
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their
9
electrical outlets.
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then
10
press the power button to ground the system board.
Open the computer cover (see page 80).
11
Reconnect the jumper plug to jumper PSWD (see page 83).
12
Close the computer cover (see page 92).
13