I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for almost nothing compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took a new drive (pulled), spare RAM and 2 LCDs (1 with TAB issues, other from a junk system that was too far gone - fried inductor and dead shorted motherboard). '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there after it passed the tester hard drive check (shows in BIOS).
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PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and they have a BIOS asset tag. The issue with Dell is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
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PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and they have a BIOS asset tag. The issue with Dell is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK (Dell Command|Configure) on the E7440, since it’s such a new machine that may not work with the legacy Platform Tag Utility.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for almost nothing compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took a new drive (pulled), spare RAM and 2 LCDs (1 with TAB issues, other from a junk system that was too far gone - fried inductor and dead shorted motherboard). '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
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PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there after it passed my hard drive check.
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PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there after it passed the tester hard drive check (shows in BIOS).
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and they have a BIOS asset tag. The issue with Dell is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took 1 bad screen with TAB issues (partiallyrefunded since I wanted it as a passable spare/tester) and a donor I had hopes for with a fried inductor that was thoroughly cooked and no longer turned on *at all*. '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for almost nothing compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took a new drive (pulled), spare RAM and 2 LCDs (1 with TAB issues, other from a junk system that was too far gone - fried inductor and dead shorted motherboard). '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there after it passed my hard drive check.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and they have a BIOS asset tag. The issue with Dell is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took 1 bad screen with TAB issues (partially refunded since I wanted it as a passable spare/tester) and a donor I had hopes for with a fried inductor that was thoroughly cooked and no longer turned on *at all*. '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there after it passed my hard drive check.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and they have a BIOS asset tag. The issue with Dell is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took 1 bad screen with TAB issues (partially refunded since I wanted it as a passable spare/tester) and a donor I had hopes for with a fried inductor that was thoroughly cooked and no longer turned on *at all*. '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
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PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there.
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PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there after it passed my hard drive check.
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PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
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PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and they have a BIOS asset tag. The issue with Dell is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took 1 bad screen with TAB issues (partially refunded since I wanted it as a passable spare/tester) and a donor I had hopes for with a fried inductor that was thoroughly cooked and no longer turned on *at all*. '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens due to the first developing serious TAB bond failure issues. I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if it took 1 bad screen with TAB issues (partially refunded since I wanted it as a passable spare/tester) and a donor I had hopes for with a fried inductor that was thoroughly cooked and no longer turned on *at all*. '''I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.'''
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens due to the first developing serious TAB bond failure issues. I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.
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PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there - one is, the other is not.
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PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens due to the first developing serious TAB bond failure issues.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens due to the first developing serious TAB bond failure issues. I’ve blurred the tags to protect the previous company if anyone knows.
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there - one is, the other is not.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch system lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens and a partial refund.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems as a lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens due to the first developing serious TAB bond failure issues.
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there - one is, the other is not.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch system lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens and a partial refund.
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there - one is, the other is not.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch system lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens and a partial refund.
PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there - one is, the other is not.
PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both came back - albeit with this one needing two screens (one was partially refunded) to find a good one. I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch system lot for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both were easily repaired - even if one took 2 screens and a partial refund.
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Since I have a good screen on both now, I did a little digging on the BIOSes to see if I need to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag that isn't clearable through the BIOS. I'd like to remove this because these are mine now and I'm not required to keep it. I did some research and found I do need to use CCTK instead of the Platform Tag Utility tool. Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of? Or is this a Command|Configure machine? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
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PART 1: I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched for the ownership transfer (otherwise I remove the sticker, and replace or leave blank) so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag while I was there - one is, the other is not.
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PART 2: When I checked for anything I want to change in the BIOS before I install Windows, I did go though the BIOS to see if I need/want to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag. The issue with Dells is you can’t clear this out in the BIOS once set (although it can be set in BIOS) and it persists. I did some research and I think I know what tools I need to use, but I’m not 100% clear. It looks like a job for CCTK or Command|Configure on the E7440, since it’s so new compared to the Platform Tag Utility machines.
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Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of, and which one will clear it out? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both came back - albeit with this one needing two screens (one was partially refunded) to find a good one. I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag.
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Since I have a good screen on both now, I did a little digging on the BIOSes to see if I need to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag that isn't clearable through the BIOS. I'd like to remove this because these are mine now and I'm not required to keep it. I did some research and found I do need to use CCTK instead of the Platform Tag Utility tool. Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of?
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Since I have a good screen on both now, I did a little digging on the BIOSes to see if I need to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag that isn't clearable through the BIOS. I'd like to remove this because these are mine now and I'm not required to keep it. I did some research and found I do need to use CCTK instead of the Platform Tag Utility tool. Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of? Or is this a Command|Configure machine? Normally I’d know this, but you do not run into this every day.
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both came back - albeit with this one needing two screens (one was partially refunded) to find a good one. I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag.
Since I have a good screen on both now, I did a little digging on the BIOSes to see if I need to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag that isn't clearable through the BIOS. I'd like to remove this because these are mine now and I'm not required to keep it. I did some research and found I do need to use CCTK instead of the Platform Tag Utility tool. Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of?
I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both came back - albeit with this one needing two screens (one was partially refunded) to find a good one.
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both came back - albeit with this one needing two screens (one was partially refunded) to find a good one. I noticed this because I needed to confirm the tag on the bottom matched so I decided to make sure it's not hiding an asset tag.
Since I have a good screen on both now, I did a little digging on the BIOSes to see if I need to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag that isn't clearable through the BIOS. I'd like to remove this because these are mine now and I'm not required to keep it. I did some research and found I do need to use CCTK instead of the Platform Tag Utility tool. Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of?
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I know this may be a bit exotic for the iFixit community and that's fine. I purchased 2 E7440 i7 FHD Touch systems for very cheap compared to what they get complete, so I took a chance and both came back - albeit with this one needing two screens (one was partially refunded) to find a good one.
Since I have a good screen on both now, I did a little digging on the BIOSes to see if I need to adjust anything and this one has an asset tag that isn't clearable through the BIOS. I'd like to remove this because these are mine now and I'm not required to keep it. I did some research and found I do need to use CCTK instead of the Platform Tag Utility tool. Is there any instructions on how to do it I should be aware of?