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03-30-2024 07:52 AM - last edited on 03-30-2024 12:26 PM by MayS
Hello, im very new here so forgive if i missed something or did not provide enough data..
recently purchased a Z840 pc that was used by mercedes benz,, after they were done using it i suppose they crushed/ wiped drives and sold it. i purchased such a unit but with a locked bios, does anyone know if HP can somehow provide a master password or if there are ways to remove such password. i own few more z840's but this is the first one with this issue.
Serial No. [personal information removed]
Product No. N0Q54EC#ABD
any information would be helpful.
I have tried few methods of clearing cmos and removign battery but i suppose the password is stored on non volatile memory. I can get into Windows but i am not sure if i can update bios and add newer processors to the system.
03-30-2024 11:30 AM
BIOS (and Power) passwords are encoded into the firmware of the motherboard and we have no access of any kind to that. Changing such a password requires completely replacing the motherboard with a new one that does NOT have a password encoded into the firmware -- and that usually costs a LOT more than simply replacing the computer.
I wish we could help you -- but we're not allowed to, since we have no way from here to verify ownership of any computer.
Therefore, according to the Community's Rules of Participation:
4d. No posts shall include instructions/directions intended to bypass or subvert security mechanisms such as lock screens, BitLockers, BIOS lock, passwords, fingerprint/biometry scanners, PINs nor any other safety measures.
I am a volunteer and I do not work for, nor represent, HP