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Clearing forgotten passwords – Dell Inspiron 660 (Early 2012) User Manual

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System Setup

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

WARNING:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

WARNING:

The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to

clear the password setting.

CAUTION:

Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your

computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.

CAUTION:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist

grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on

page 18.

3 Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWDCLR1) on the

system board. See "System Board Components" on page 14.

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

PSWDCLR1

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