Dell Inspiron 17 7000 - Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords

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Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords

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- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Before Working Inside Your Computer9
- Before You Begin9
- Safety Instructions9
- Recommended Tools10
- Screw List10
Chapter 2: After Working Inside Your Computer12
Chapter 3: Removing the Base Cover13
- Procedure13
Chapter 4: Replacing the Base Cover15
- Procedure15
Chapter 5: Removing the Battery16
- Prerequisites16
- Procedure16
Chapter 6: Replacing the Battery17
- Procedure17
- Post-Requisites17
Chapter 7: Removing the Memory Modules18
- Prerequisites18
- Procedure18
Chapter 8: Replacing the Memory Modules20
- Procedure20
- Post-Requisites21
Chapter 9: Removing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane22
- Prerequisites22
- Procedure22
Chapter 10: Replacing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane24
- Procedure24
- Post-Requisites25
Chapter 11: Removing the Hard Drive26
- Prerequisites26
- Procedure26
Chapter 12: Replacing the Hard Drive28
- Procedure28
- Post-Requisites28
Chapter 13: Removing the Coin-Cell Battery29
- Prerequisites29
- Procedure29
Chapter 14: Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery30
- Procedure30
- Post-Requisites30
Chapter 15: Removing the Wireless Card31
- Prerequisites31
- Procedure31
Chapter 16: Replacing the Wireless Card33
- Procedure33
- Post-Requisites34
Chapter 17: Removing the Speakers35
- Prerequisites35
- Procedure35
Chapter 18: Replacing the Speakers36
- Procedure36
- Post-Requisites36
Chapter 19: Removing the Status-Light Board37
- Prerequisites37
- Procedure37
Chapter 20: Replacing the Status-Light Board39
- Procedure39
- Post-Requisites39
Chapter 21: Removing the Touchpad40
- Prerequisites40
- Procedure40
Chapter 22: Replacing the Touchpad42
- Procedure42
- Post-Requisites42
Chapter 23: Removing the Fan43
- Prerequisites43
- Procedure43
Chapter 24: Replacing the Fan44
- Procedure44
- Post-Requisites44
Chapter 25: Removing the Heat Sink45
- Prerequisites45
- Procedure45
Chapter 26: Replacing the Heat Sink46
- Procedure46
- Post-Requisites46
Chapter 27: Removing the Power-Adapter Port47
- Prerequisites47
- Procedure47
Chapter 28: Replacing the Power-Adapter Port48
- Procedure48
- Post-Requisites48
Chapter 29: Removing the Power and Volume-Buttons Board49
- Prerequisites49
- Procedure49
Chapter 30: Replacing the Power and Volume-Buttons Board51
- Procedure51
- Post-Requisites51
Chapter 31: Removing the Graphics Daughter-Board52
- Prerequisites52
- Procedure52
Chapter 32: Replacing the Graphics Daughter-Board54
- Procedure54
- Post-Requisites54
Chapter 33: Removing the I/O Board55
- Prerequisites55
- Procedure55
Chapter 34: Replacing the I/O Board57
- Procedure57
- Post-Requisites57
Chapter 35: Removing the Display Assembly58
- Prerequisites58
- Procedure58
Chapter 36: Replacing the Display Assembly60
- Procedure60
- Post-Requisites60
Chapter 37: Removing the System Board61
- Prerequisites61
- Procedure61
Chapter 38: Replacing the System Board65
- Procedure65
- Post-Requisites65
- Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program66
Chapter 39: Removing the Keyboard67
- Prerequisites67
- Procedure67
Chapter 40: Replacing the Keyboard69
- Procedure69
- Post-Requisites69
Chapter 41: Removing the Palm Rest70
- Prerequisites70
- Procedure70
Chapter 42: Replacing the Palm Rest72
- Procedure72
- Post-Requisites72
Chapter 43: Removing the Display Panel73
- Prerequisites73
- Procedure73
Chapter 44: Replacing the Display Panel75
- Procedure75
- Post-Requisites75
Chapter 45: Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly76
- Prerequisites76
- Procedure76
Chapter 46: Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly77
- Procedure77
- Post-Requisites77
Chapter 47: Removing the Camera78
- Prerequisites78
- Procedure78
Chapter 48: Replacing the Camera79
- Procedure79
- Post-Requisites79
Chapter 49: Removing the Sensor Board80
- Prerequisites80
- Procedure80
Chapter 50: Replacing the Sensor Board82
- Procedure82
- Post-Requisites82
Chapter 51: Removing the Display Cable83
- Prerequisites83
- Procedure83
Chapter 52: Replacing the Display Cable85
- Procedure85
- Post-Requisites85
Chapter 53: Downloading Drivers86
- Downloading the Audio Driver86
- Downloading the Graphics Driver86
- Downloading the USB 3.0 Driver86
- Downloading the Wi-Fi Driver87
- Downloading the Media-Card Reader Driver87
- Downloading the Chipset Driver87
- Downloading the Network Driver87
Chapter 54: System Setup89
- Boot Sequence89
- Navigation Keys89
- System Setup90
- Entering BIOS Setup Program90
- System Setup Options90
- System and Setup Password94
- Assigning a System Setup Password95
- Deleting or Changing an Existing System Setup Password95
- Clearing CMOS Settings95
- Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords96
Chapter 55: Troubleshooting97
- Updating the BIOS in Windows97
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)97
- Enabling Intel Optane Memory97
- Disabling Intel Optane Memory98
- Dell Supportassist Pre-Boot System Performance Check Diagnostics98
- Running the Epsa Diagnostics98
- System Diagnostic Lights99
- Flea Power Release100
- Wifi Power Cycle100
Chapter 56: Getting Help and Contacting Dell101

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