How to Reset a Dell BIOS Password
Dell Dimension BIOS Password Recovery
The BIOS password may be cleared from a Dell Dimension by moving the password jumper on the motherboard.
The password jumper’s location on a Dell Dimension motherboard can be found by reviewing the Dimension User Guides.
For most Dell Dimension desktops, the steps to reset a BIOS password and clear all CMOS settings are:
- Locate the 3-pin CMOS password reset jumper on the system board.
- Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2.
- Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 and wait approximately 5 seconds.
- Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2.
Dell Optiplex BIOS Password Recovery
The BIOS password may be cleared from a Dell Optiplex by removing the password jumper (PSWD) from the motherboard.
The password jumper’s location on a Dell Optiplex motherboard can be found by reviewing the Optiplex User Guides.
For most Dell Optiplex desktops, the steps to reset a BIOS password and clear all CMOS settings are:
- Locate the 3-pin CMOS password reset jumper on the system board.
- Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2.
- Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 and wait approximately 5 seconds.
- Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2.
Dell Inspiron BIOS Password Recovery
Each Dell Inspiron has a master password that clears the BIOS password. Call Dell Technical Support at (800)624-9896 to get this number.
Dell Technical Support will request the Service Tag and Express Service Code from the bottom of the Inspiron.
If the current user is not the original Inspiron owner, Dell will transfer the used Inspiron’s registration from the original owner with only the Service Tag and Express Service Code from the tag on the laptop.
To transfer a used Dell Inspiron’s registration, fill out the Transfer of Ownership form on Dell’s web site.
Dell Latitude BIOS Password Recovery
Christophe Grenier wrote a program that calculates the master BIOS password for Dell Latitudes from the Service Tag number. That program is available here.
If a Latitude cannot be booted to run this program, call Dell Technical Support at (800)624-9896 to get the master password.
Dell Technical Support will request the Service Tag and Express Service Code from the bottom of the Latitude.
If the current user is not the original Latitude owner, Dell will transfer the used Latitude’s registration from the original owner with only the Service Tag and Express Service Code from the tag on the laptop.
To transfer a used Dell Latitude’s registration, fill out the Transfer of Ownership form on Dell’s web site.
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Please help me with the bios password for dell inspiron 1545 Service tag 3X32YJ1. Express Service Code 8530907725
Can you help me.
I have a Dell Inspiron 1545 with service tag 6y4w9h1-595b and need a system password to get in.
Thanks
I have Dell inspiron 1520 with a locked BIOS password.
My Service Tag is : #GYNFMBX-595B
Help gratefully received.
please help me
Thanks
Hey Bill,would be nice if you help me:Service Tag 18LFD4J-2A7Bpresision M4400
I will donate for sure if works!
Thank you!
Please help
inspirion 6000
service code 384tw81
express-7022189665
I need the bios password please. thank you so much
Lylah
Please help
inspirion 6000
service code 384tw81
express-7022189665
I need the bios password and the hard drive password please. thank you so much
I will donate it this works
Lylah
Could you please help with BIOS password on a dell d620 – HPYD1D1-595B
Could you please help with BIOS password on a dell d620 – HPYD1D1-595B.
Hi Mroy,
Try this password for your D620 elj22mn3
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone would be able to help with a bios code for a Dell Inspiron 6000?
tag: 4dh842j
Thanks!
Hi everybody,
I have Dell inspiron mini 1010 and I want to reset it’s bios password .
What should I do?
System Disabled [02807] Service TAG 6L7PTM1
Thanks
Email me to reset your password:
joopdog1@hotmail.com
or billnetting@yahoo.com
Service Tag: 1HSXPM1
Express Service Code: 3253309417
I need the BIOS password. Thanks in advance
hello,, i have a dell inspiron mini 1012 with a locked bios password. Service tag is BK050M1
any help would be kool, thank you
i need BIOS password for my dell D430 and this is the service tag no.6H931F1
please solve my problem as soon as possible.
best regards,
Can you please help me.
I need my bios password of my dell latitude d520
SERVICE TAG : G9PXK2J
ALL THE CODE #G9PXK2J-595B
dell laptop password needed. Went to do a system recovery and it kicked in. Willing to donate $20
MODEL: DELL LATITUDE E6420 ATG
SERVICE TAG: JXJ16R1
ALL THE CODE : #JXJ16R1-1D3B
I need the password for dell inspiron 1545…service tag 4L6X8H1
sir,
I am used dell inspiron mini note book i have lose my password ,
my laptop sevice tag number is B5DVPK1.
Plz refer my problem
Thanking you sir
Hi Krishnan,
Send me the system disabled code that you get on your 3rd password attempt.
softouch321@yahoo.com
Could you please help with BIOS password on a dell latitude e 6400
#47N5D4J-1F5A
Inspiron E1505
tag: #DT12VC1-595B
Help?
service tag # DDV3DB1
I need the BIOS password. Any help GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.