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    resetting Bios by removing CMOS battery

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by thetruth1983, May 31, 2010.

  1. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    My brother set a password on the bios and even though he swears that he knows it, the password is not working. I guess that's what I get by letting him use my M11x while he was drunk! I took the M11x apart and removed the Cmos battery. I'm guessing this should clear the password but I was wondering if anyone knew of a jumper or something that I need to do to reset it. I don't want to have to take this thing back apart again so any help will be appreciated. I looked in the service manual and the comprehensive manual but I did not see any info regarding this. Thanks!
     
    thetruth1983, May 31, 2010
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    seems like it's against the rules to discuss password hacking on this forum. you need to call AW and they will explain the procedure to you.
     
    mfractal, May 31, 2010
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  3. thetruth1983

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    Didn't realize that it was against the rules. I will give Dell a call in the morning. Thanks!
     
    thetruth1983, May 31, 2010
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    i didn't too until i searched the forum for similar posts and saw the the ops are closing those threads.. sorry mate, give them a call, they'll be able to help. and btw, i think that AW support is 24/7 so you can call now.
     
    mfractal, May 31, 2010
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    As suggested, contact Dell Support and furnish your Service Tag along with owner info for assistance.
     
    BatBoy, Jun 1, 2010
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