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Rob Owens Posted on Nov 10, 2016

I'm locked out of my Gateway AIO ZX4250. I have to enter the BIOS password first before the PC boots up. I forgot the password. Can you help please. Thanks

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Hello, of course I can. Opened the box of your PC and remove the battery that powers the BIOS. The battery is the size of 25 cents and only on the motherboard. You can not go wrong. If you need more clarifications please feel free to answer.

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Once you locate the manual you will search it for the BIOS password reset instructions. That model may also have the Hard drive locked, once you are able to enter the BIOS you can follow the manual's instructions to look-for, and if found, clear any Hard drive password.

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