On 07/08/2015 03:47 PM, Bob Goodwin - Zuni, Virginia, USA 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
Had an identical problem.
I called Dell and the took me through some BIOS steps
while I was on the phone with them.
The gave me the BIOS passwd and I was able to reset BIOS
to the settings I wanted.
You have to have with you all the numbers they will ask for,
They are usually on the bottom of the laptop and beneath
the battery. So be prepared to remove the battery and
give them those numbers.
Better yet, write them all down on paper before you call them.
800-624-9896
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