Are you allowed to flash the bios? Would that be a possibility? Ranjan On Wed, 8 Jul 2015 18:03:58 -0400 fred roller <fredroller66@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 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 > > > > -- > > Bob Goodwin - Zuni, Virginia, USA > > http://www.qrz.com/db/W2BOD > > box10 FEDORA-22/64bit LINUX XFCE > > > > -- > > users mailing list > > users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > > https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users > > Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct > > Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines > > Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org > > -- Important Notice: This mailbox is ignored: e-mails are set to be deleted on receipt. Please respond to the mailing list if appropriate. For those needing to send personal or professional e-mail, please use appropriate addresses. ____________________________________________________________ Can't remember your password? Do you need a strong and secure password? Use Password manager! It stores your passwords & protects your account. Check it out at http://mysecurelogon.com/manager -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
