How to Restore or Reset Your PIN on a Dell Precision 5520 Laptop

Restoring Your PIN on a Dell Precision 5520

• 💡 This guide demonstrates how to restore or reset your account PIN on a Dell Precision 5520 laptop, applicable to both local and Microsoft accounts.
• 📌 If the 'I forgot my PIN' button is not visible, try entering an incorrect PIN a few times, and the option should appear.

Microsoft Account PIN Recovery

• 💻 For Microsoft accounts, ensure your device is connected to the internet.
• 📧 You will need to sign in and receive a code on your registered email address to verify your identity.
• ✅ After entering the received code, you can proceed to set up a new PIN.

Local Account PIN Recovery

• 🔑 If you are using a local account, you will be prompted to answer security questions that you previously set up.
• ❓ Successfully answering these questions allows you to change your PIN and regain access to your laptop.

When Security Questions Can't Be Answered

• ⚠️ If you cannot recall the answers to your security questions, the only remaining option to restore access is to reinstall Windows from a USB drive.
• 🚀 For instructions on how to reinstall Windows, refer to the dedicated video on the channel.