Dell Dimension 5150 Owner's Manual - Page 115
Clearing Forgotten Passwords, see Turning Off Your Computer
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 67), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2. 3 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 101). 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Appendix 115