 "primary Master Hdd User Password"? |
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 Jul 11 2006, 12:26 PM
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Computer was working fine...but my roommate dropped it... Now when it turns on, the normal Dell screen comes up (with the option to go into setup), then the screen goes blue and gives this prompt: "Enter Primary Master HDD User Password: [________] [S/N: 3KW1DGGG]" I have zero recollection of ever setting a password for this computer. In setup it labels this password as locked, but gives the option to change it. Obviously, I would need to know the current password in order to do this. Any help would be appreciated! |
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Jul 11 2006, 01:06 PM
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 Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 9,453 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
Hmmm.
Sorry, but You say the laptop was "dropped"? Best then you seek out a qualified local technician to help you first off. Until you are sure it's not a "dropped" problem, we'll not be of much help. This doesn't souund like a software problem that we might help with now. This post has been edited by KoanYorel: Jul 11 2006, 01:10 PM -------------------- Find a path?
... some do, some don't... (WR) |
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