Service manual

11 Replace the jumper plug on the password jumper.

1 jumper plug 2 password jumper

(CLEAR_PASSWORD)

Post-requisites

1 Replace the processor fan.

2 Replace the top cover.

3 Replace the base cover.

Clearing CMOS Settings

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the

safety information that shipped with your computer and

follow the steps in

Before Working Inside Your Computer.

After working inside your computer, follow the instructions

in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover.

2 Remove the top cover.

3 Remove the processor fan.

4 Remove the video-card fan.

Procedure

1 Locate the CMOS jumper (RTCRST) on the system board.

For information on the location of the CMOS jumper, see “System- Board

Components”.