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    M18x R2 admin BIOS Password remove?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by MZWiZard, May 27, 2017.

  1. MZWiZard

    MZWiZard Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, just bought myself a used one of these. Its state is somewhat miserable, but I really want to fix it. First off, how do I reset/remove the admin password in bios? I tried battery and cmos battery removal, but it didnt work. Help, please? :)
     
    MZWiZard, May 27, 2017
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  2. GodlikeRU

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    What about blind bios flash?
     
    GodlikeRU, May 28, 2017
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  3. MZWiZard

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    Just tried it with a03 bios. While the flash worked, the setup menu is still locked down. Now when I try to flash the stock bios, it says this:

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    MZWiZard, May 28, 2017
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    Nevermind - I twittered Alienware support, which gave me the password needed to unlock. :)
     
    MZWiZard, May 31, 2017
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    Hello
    Did you gave them the service tag and they locked it up?

    When i called them they told me a cant lock it up
    In sweden but i twittred them to hear if america can :)
     
    smergubben, Jun 1, 2017
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    Hey sverige.

    I'm from Danmark and twittered to their american support. I gave them the service tag and the lock code after 3 unsuccesful attempts. Then they were able to help me. Good luck with yours! :)
     
    MZWiZard, Jun 1, 2017
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    Hey Denmark :)
    Thanks for reply
    I called and mailed Dell support but they couldnt help me.
     
    smergubben, Jun 8, 2017
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