Battery removal and possibly a reset jumper needs to be shorted. Check the info on the mobo to be sure.

On Jul 8, 2015 5:47 PM, "Bob Goodwin - Zuni, Virginia, USA" <bobgoodwin@wildblue.net> wrote:


I bought a used Dell Latitude E4310 that I want to replace Windows7 on with Fedora-22. Unfortunately the BIOS is locked and I do not have the admin password for it. A phone call to Dell was unproductive and none of the passwords offered in an on-line application work. Does anyone know what I can do to access this computer. I can return it, bought through Newegg, but it looks good so far, in new condition and the price is right. It even has a working battery.

I considered opening it and removing the bios battery which I assume would return it to the default conditions which I believe is no password set.

Any suggestions appreciated,

Bob

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