Bios update from HP WEBSITE bricked my laptop

[Ultimatumlight1]

Downloaded hp bios update from the hp website. Using hp detect to detect my pc.. 

Got my laptop then downloaded the latest bios i could have gotten it was dated 2024 bios and I had a 2021 bios. Loaded it up the bios uefi did not give me a option to accept the bios update or cancel it just started. Then computer restarted then saw flashing boot block.. next thing I know when it's finished.  No restart nothing black screen with no blinks or anything. Why have this happened. Why have hp set up a bios to brick.my laptop

[Max3Aj]

@Ultimatumlight1, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you're experiencing with your BIOS update. It sounds like the update process might have encountered an issue, which can sometimes happen with BIOS updates. Here are a few potential reasons and steps you can take to troubleshoot:

Incomplete Update: The update might not have completed successfully, leading to a corrupted BIOS. This can cause the system to fail to boot properly.

Power Interruption: If there was any interruption in power during the update, it could have caused the BIOS to become corrupted.

Compatibility Issues: The BIOS update might not have been fully compatible with your system, even though it was detected as the latest version.

Steps to Troubleshoot

Perform a Hard Reset:

• Disconnect all external devices and remove the power cord.
• Hold down the power button for about 15 seconds.
• Reconnect the power cord and try to turn on the laptop.

BIOS Recovery:

• Some HP laptops have a BIOS recovery feature. You can try to recover the BIOS by pressing the Windows key + B while holding down the power button for 2-3 seconds, then releasing the power button while continuing to hold the Windows key + B.
• If the BIOS recovery screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions to recover the BIOS.

Use a USB BIOS Recovery:

• Download the BIOS update file from the HP website using another computer.
• Create a BIOS recovery USB drive following the instructions provided by HP.
• Insert the USB drive into your laptop and try to boot from it to recover the BIOS. 

HP Notebook PCs - Recovering the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) | HP® Support

HP Consumer Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) (Windows) | HP® Support

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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