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Old 10-17-2005, 06:35 PM
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Dell password troubles

Hi, i have a Dell Demension 4550 desktop, it ask for a password even before it boots, cant even enter bios or setup, any help would be appreciated, sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.
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Old 10-17-2005, 06:43 PM
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Old 02-03-2007, 08:38 PM
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Hi there, I have just bought a Dell latitude CSx from ebay, but the message 'hard-disk #*****12T7HV-595B, the system primary HDD, is protected by a password authentication system... blah blah' I have contacted the seller on ebay, but they have not replied, is there anything I can do to retrieve this password, that does not involve taking apart the lapotop, or laying a sum of money? please help. Many thanks in advance
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Old 02-22-2007, 02:18 AM
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Inspiron 1150

I have an Inspiron 1150 It has a Bios Master password that I just cannot remove. I tried the paper clip trick on the chip pins 4&6 and nothing works. Atleast not all the way. I get the screen saying push Fn-X to return to manufactors settings but if I push Fn-X nothing Happens. It will eventually go to the grey screen of death. The service tag would be xxxed out but when I reboot it it would be back to normal. Can anybody please help me? Service Tag is #63K8L51-A95B
I really need some help here. Thanks everybody.
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Old 02-27-2007, 09:07 AM
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dell bios password

hi all this is my first post so here goes i have a dell d 610 laptop cant get in to it its got a grey screen asking for password it was my sons laptop he died a short while ago need to get in to the laptop anyone on the planet help
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Old 03-14-2007, 05:13 PM
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Hello, I too am having a Dell bios password problem on a inspiron 2200 I am unable to config the bios it is password locked any help would be great. Thanks ShortBus...
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Old 03-21-2007, 05:09 PM
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Hi this is my first post. I have a dell D620 laptop and i can not get into it. There is a grey screen asking for a password. HELP....
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Old 04-16-2007, 08:56 AM
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Spontaneous drive password activation.

I've got an Inspiron 8600 P4M@1.6Ghz that dual boots WinXP Home and FC6. Yesterday it was fine. I powered it down, removed my work harddrive, swapped in an old 20GB drive that I was going to pass on to a friend and ran boot'n'nuke to wipe the giveaway. That finished fine, I pulled the giveaway and swapped in my usual working drive and suddenly I'm getting that ".... -595B, the system primary HDD, is protected by a password authentication system... blah blah' message.

I've never used the drive password facility and baffled that it's suddenly asking for one. Never having set a drive password, nothing I try works, 'bout like I'd expect. I'vetried all of several dozen passwords I use more or less routinely, drive ad latop manufacturer names ... basically anything I can think of, to no avail. I'd zero the drive, but I can't see it whether it's on the IDE bus or USB I'm stumped
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:39 AM
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Remove the CMOS battery for an hour, then place or solder back in--should reset BIOS password. I did this on my brother's Dell Latitude 2650, which I am currently using. If you guys are nervous about taking apart a laptop, there is not much to do. But most importantly, See these threads:
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic18780.html
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic32489.html
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic26702.html
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Old 04-17-2007, 06:12 PM
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Password problems solved?

Ok, I've read the problems you all have with the passwords, This may not apply to all dell computers, but.......

Upon discovery of my sisters 4600, there is a jumper on the motherboard that is either set on 1-2 or 2-3
with 1-2 being normal, and 2-3 being Clean, I assume that this jumper will also reset the password, or may even stop requirement of such request.

I am NOT a dell employee, or consider myself, an expert,
I have built and tinkered with them, and it can be overwhelming,
So, PLEASE ASK SOMEONE TO DO THIS FOR YOU, if you know nothing about the process of opening it up, Because to you newbies, who are unaware of this, but static electricity, in you clothes, can short circuit your mb, and then you have more probs.
So take that into consideration, before opening it up.
Thanks!
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Old 04-17-2007, 08:42 PM
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For desktop PCs only.

Last edited by Didou : 11-29-2007 at 04:26 AM.
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Old 08-09-2007, 06:55 PM
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New fish in the pond

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Hi this is my first post. I have a dell D620 laptop and i can not get into it. There is a grey screen asking for a password. HELP....
Not sure what info you guyz need...so I am ready to be schooled!
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Old 11-21-2007, 01:56 PM
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Dell Inspiron E1704

Can anyone please help to clear BIOS password for Dell Service Tag:64SLKC1-595B.

Thank
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Old 11-29-2007, 02:30 AM
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I have a Dell Inspiron 2500 what is the best way to reset the bios password the service tag is D3KGY01
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Old 12-03-2007, 05:43 PM
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password on BIOS

Help please!
At me notebook Dell D820. At inclusion writes Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program. And I cannot enter in BIOS. to any actions does not react neither F2 nor F12. after that the grey screen with an inscription about input of the password opens as the computer is bought from other hands of the password I do not know service tag *2LTZ82J-595B. Help to remove the password. I from Russia badly speak on English therefore I ask to excuse for my English. Help please! I shall be very grateful!
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Old 12-05-2007, 08:43 PM
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OK…I have a Dell Inspiron 1100 with the gray screen of death. I took it apart and soldered two wires to the eprom chip to short it. It worked to delete the service tag and it allows me to boot into Windows as long as I don’t power down the laptop completely. I can restart the computer without any problems, but as soon as I turn it off and turn it back on it shows up with the gray screen and has the original service tag meaning I have to short the chip again to get back into Windows. I have tried creating a new service tag with DST, but I still have the same problem after I shut it down. Has anyone else experienced this problem and have a solution? My Service Tag is 86QG041-A95B if any would be inclined to generate a master password for me. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me!
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Old 12-06-2007, 04:00 PM
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Hello.
Help to clear password with bios. Give the link to the program krak on servis tag.for dell d820.
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Old 12-08-2007, 01:47 PM
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Greetings Paragon33. please help me. I have Dell D820 and at me a problem with his loading. At inclusion writes Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program after that the grey screen with inscription This computer system, #2LTZ82J-595B, is protected by a password authentication system. you cannot access the data on this computer without the correct password.

Please type in the system or administrator password and press <Enter>
Prompt that I can make as to load new Bios or to remove the password.
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Old 12-11-2007, 12:00 PM
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Dell D620

anyone have an idea where is the security chip on D620 and what pins to short?
thanks
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Old 02-08-2008, 08:52 AM
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I have a D520

Service Tag #7J8413J-595B
Express Service Code: 16400005327
bios A06

Please help me
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