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September 2nd, 2024 01:25

XPS 15 9530 CMOS

XPS 15 9530

XPS 15 9530

Hello... Where is the location of the Bios battery for this laptop? Thx

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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?

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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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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.

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