Clearing Forgotten Passwords - Dell OptiPlex 330 User Manual

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
This process erases both the system and administrator passwords.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 143.
2 Remove the computer cover.
3 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board. By
default, Pin1 and Pin2 should be connected. You will need to remove the
jumper and boot rhe system, as follows.
4 Remove the jumper.
5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 207).
6 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them
on.
7 After the Microsoft
down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 143).
8 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
9 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press
the power button to ground the system board.
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