4. 4
Install a windows password refixer in an
usable computer
Prepare a tool such as USB/CD/DVD
Select the media type you would like to
use to create a password reset disk
6. 6
Plug the reset disk into your locked Dell laptop and set it as the
first boot option in BIOS settings
Choose a Windows and user then create a new password or
remove password for Dell laptop
8. Twist off all screws at the back of laptop
Note: There also screws under the logo sticker.
Remove the cover and plug the cable
connected to battery for three minutes.
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• Don’t forget HDD password once you set it. Or you
can back it up to some security places.
• Protect Dell laptop hard disk. If it is damaged, it will
become a brick as well.
Matters needing attentionQ: What is HDD password?
A: HDD password is a measure that users encrypt their hard disk to
prevent information leakage.
If you have set a HDD password for your Dell laptop, it cannot use the
cracking software to reset the password like a Windows password, nor can
it remove the password by discharging as a Power-on password.