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    How do I update the service tag on my new dell motherboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by RichTJ99, May 31, 2008.

  1. RichTJ99

    RichTJ99 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I had to replace a motherboard in a Dell M1210. I bought the mobo used & installed it in a friends laptop. I would like to make sure the old service tag comes up correctly in the bios.

    I have seen a bios reset software, but I am not looking to XXX out the service tag, I would like to put the proper number in it.

    How can I accomplish this?

    Thanks,
    Rich
     
    RichTJ99, May 31, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If a service tag is NOT already entered in (blank or just "X"s) then you can type the service tag in. Otherwise, you cannot change it and you'll have to call Dell about it.

    The service tag field is a "write-once" field in BIOS.
     
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