Dell BIOS Password Help: What to Do If You’re Locked Out

Summary: Forgot your Dell BIOS password? Learn how to reset system, admin, or HDD passwords securely with Dell Support and regain access to your device.

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If you've forgotten your BIOS password—whether it's for system access, administrator settings, or your hard drive—Dell Support can help you reset it securely.

If you can't remember or retrieve your BIOS password, whether it's the admin password, system password, or hard drive password:

Dell Support can assist with password recovery. For security, you may be asked to verify:

  • Your computer model
  • Service Tag
  • Account ownership (proof of purchase or ownership)

If your device is managed by an organization, contact your IT administrator. They may have the password to reset it.

If you remember your current password, learn How to Reset, Remove, or Recover BIOS Passwords

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Important Notes

  • BIOS password recovery requires ownership verification.
  • If recovery isn't possible, motherboard replacement may be needed.

Affected Products

Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, Chromebook, G Series , Alienware, Dell Laptops, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250 ...
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Article Number: 000140298
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2025
Version:  13
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