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September 2nd, 2024 01:25
XPS 15 9530 CMOS
XPS 15 9530
Hello... Where is the location of the Bios battery for this laptop? Thx
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ejn63
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September 2nd, 2024 01:46
It does not have one.
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September 2nd, 2024 15:52
Oh .... So how does one flush the bios if by chance it gets corrupted or unlock password?
ejn63
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September 2nd, 2024 15:59
You can reset the firmware by holding the power button for about 30 sec with the the power disconnected.
The system passwords are stored in EEPROM, not battery-backed memory, so they're on removed only with a master code obtained from Dell support (upon verification of ownership of the system).
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DellXPS9530
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September 2nd, 2024 16:16
@ejn63 interesting, so I'm guessing one would have to paid for this master code from Dell?
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September 2nd, 2024 16:18
Unless the system is under warranty, yes -- losing the master password means a paid support call.
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September 2nd, 2024 16:32
Is it still under warranty if one were to buy a laptop from someone or company within the warranty period, can the warranty be transfer over to a new owner?
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September 2nd, 2024 16:34
Yes, as long as you're buying from the registered owner or the seller can verify the registered owner's details with Dell. No, otherwise.
If this is a system where the registered owner does not know the password, make sure they deal with the issue before you buy.