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October 14th, 2022 15:00

OptiPlex 7080, remove BIOS password

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I got a Dell OptiPlex 7080. My son added a BIOS admin password and can't remember it. How can remove it? I can’t find any jumper on the motherboard? I removed the battery and the power cord for 20 seconds. while pressing power bottom to drain the memory. I tried the website for bios-pwd org , nothing working.

 

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    DELL-Chris M

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    Posted January 11th, 2023 05:00

    There will be a charge for this user created password issue. Click the "Get help now" icon on the right. Share with them the private computer Service Tag.


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    redxps630

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    Posted October 14th, 2022 15:00

    the word is you have to call Dell to give ownership proof then they can remove it for you.  

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    Posted October 14th, 2022 15:00

    thank you for reply, what you mean by "ownership" proof? , something like serial number / service tag ...etc or something ? or maybe a picture for me holding the desktop

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    Posted October 14th, 2022 18:00

    actually not sure.  I think Dell keeps a record of the name of the person/company who bought the PC.  but it is worth trying chat with Dell and see what they can do. 

    for older model Dell desktop you can also try clear password jumper on motherboard.  I am not sure 7080 motherboard has such jumper any more.

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