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Question posted by silv4802 on June 7th, 2016

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Dell Optik Flex 760 series.That comes on screen, flashes off and asks to type system password and press enter.This has never happened before. I have tried rebooting a few times but same message comes up.What can I do?Thank you,Terry

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To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see "Clearing Forgotten Passwords."" at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx620/en/ug/A02/advfeat0.htm#wp1117484

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Service Manual - Page 9

...telephone or network lines from their power sources. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the power supply, to you...their power sources. Safety First-For You and Your Computer Use the following steps in your online Dell documentation or otherwise provided to discharge any peripherals.

Service Manual - Page 27

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Microprocessor Replacement - Page 6

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Microprocessor Replacement - Page 7

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Memory Riser Board Replacement - Page 4

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Memory Riser Board Replacement - Page 5

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Memory Riser Board Replacement - Page 11

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 3

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 16

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 18

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 20

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 24

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 27

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 28

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