Clearing forgotten passwords – Dell Inspiron One 2305 (Mid 2010) User Manual
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4.
Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the back cover (see
Removing the Back Cover
).
3.
Remove the system-board shield (see
Removing the System-Board Shield
).
4.
Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (CLR_PWSD) on the system board. (see
System Board Components
).
5.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
Inspiron One 2305
Inspiron One 2310
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 CMOS 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).