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by haileyan
Unlike a PC most laptops do not have any jumpers you can short to reset it. There will likebe be a little hole on the bottom of the laptop that you can just fit a paper clip throgh. It should even say reset near the hole most likely molded into the plastic case. Just stick a paper clip in the hole to reset it.
If yopu do not see a hole try removing any removeable devices or even the memory cover to look for this reset hole.
by thechas
Sorry, most laptops have NO method for the user to reset the BIOS or password.
Your "best" recourse is to take the laptop to a Dell service center along with proof of ownership and have the service tech reset the BIOS for you.
The removal of easy ways to reset the BIOS is part of a security feature to make stolen laptops less valuable.
On some laptops, you actually need to replace the BIOS IC if you loose the BIOS password.
There are a few sites that post password cracks. Use them at your own risk.
Chas
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