Elitebook 8440p bios password reset

[Unix]

I've got a re purposed EliteBook 8440p. I'd like to reset the bios password. I'm told that with the UUID and perhaps other information, HPcan email me an SMC.bin file and instructions. Please advise. Regards, mtcstle

[KNRK]

Contact HP - http://welcome.hp.com/country/w1/en/contact_us.htm​​l

Or

Please click the below link and download this file

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zu4kdgxm052l87d/AAAMi-k​​fX4AVH8oTCbsOM4X9a?dl=0

Insert clean USB flash drive.

Then run USB Image tool.

Choose the flash drive then click on RESTORE.

After restore remove flash drive.

Insert flash drive into locked laptop and boot.”If HDD is installed remove before booting.”

At C:\OUTPUT   type CD..   “Then hit enter”

Type HPBR   “Then hit enter”

First thing is to save your settings.

Select #3 re-program.

Press “S” to save system information.

Type HPBR and hit enter.

Select   “FIRST RUN”

Then select model.

After reboot repeat same as above but this time SELECT “SECOND RUN”

Some instructions here. “If you cannot boot from USB there are instructions to make a bootable HDD.”

http://mazzifsoftware.blogspot.com/2014/01/hp-bios​​​​-unlock-for-dos.html

More here.

http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/49497-HP-​​​​Probook-Elitebook-BIOS-Password-Reset-Utility

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Thank You,

K N R K

Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP

[Unix]

Chat session refuses to accept the serial number I copied out of the bios. How can I get to the chat operators with a fairly simple question. Regards, Unix (mtcstle)

[Samdeezel]

You can find on the internet a guy who would help you but he ask money but I read a lot of good comments about him...

But I am not allowed to discust this because it's not official an HP employee

[Unix]

Thanks but I read that if I could only have my issue escalated to the right person, they would email me a file and instructions to perform the reset. I feel if I could just get to a chat session, I might have a chance. Regards, mtcstle

[Samdeezel]

You can try the solution that's given here...
It should work, if not try the mazzif not that cheap but It's good survice....

They don't accept it for a reason maybe...

[Unix]

Is there somewhere on an 8440p where I can find another serial # than the one recorded in BIOS? Unix

[Samdeezel]

I think you have more options

You have the serial number in the bios

and you have one on the back of you computer (normaly)

I payed for the unlocking tool and still not regretting it...

[Unix]

What or where is the mazzif solution you recommended, Any idea what it costs?

[REO51ST]

@Unix

@KNRK  just copied and pasted my information on how to remove the password.

There is no charge for the service.

You just need a flash drive  or  a USB to SATA cable and any SATA drive.

Contact HP.

  http://welcome.hp.com/country/w1/en/contact_us.html

Or download these files.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zu4kdgxm052l87d/AAAMi-kfX4AVH8oTCbsOM4X9a?dl=0

Insert clean USB flash drive.

Then run USB Image tool.

Choose the flash drive then click on RESTORE.

After restore remove flash drive.

Insert flash drive into locked laptop and boot. ”If HDD is installed remove before booting.”

At C:\OUTPUT   type CD..   “Then hit enter”

Type HPBR   “Then hit enter”

First thing is to save your settings.

Select #3 re-program.

Press “S” to save system information.

Type HPBR and hit enter.

Select   “FIRST RUN”

Then select model.

After reboot repeat same as above but this time SELECT “SECOND RUN”

Some instructions here. “If you cannot boot from USB there are instructions to make a bootable HDD.”

http://mazzifsoftware.blogspot.com/2014/01/hp-bios​​-unlock-for-dos.html

More here.

http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/49497-HP-​​Probook-Elitebook-BIOS-Password-Reset-Utility

REO

I must inform you that these services are not endorsed by HP, and that HP is not responsible for any damage that may arise to your system by using these services. Please be aware that you do this at your own risk.

This is my list of laptops that the program will work on.

You can also see the ones that it does not work on.