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09-17-2020 06:52 PM
Hello,
my computer is stuck on the « flashing boot block” with the bar 90% full. Hard reset doesn’t work and cannot turn it off.
What to do!
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10-01-2020 06:00 PM
Hello,
I ended up trading computer since it was a couple of days old. Even phone support didn't know what to do...
09-20-2020 02:27 PM
@SC77 Welcome to HP Community!
I understand that you are getting a flashing boot block message.
A BIOS recovery is required to resolve this issue.
Click here to perform a hard reset on your device
If the issue persists, after the above steps, try the below:
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Turn off the notebook.
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Plug the notebook into a power source using the power adapter.
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With the notebook off, press and hold the Windows logo key
and the B key at the same time.
NOTE:
On some notebook models, it might be necessary to press and hold the Windows logo key
and the V key.
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While pressing those keys, press and hold the Power button on the computer for 2 to 3 seconds, and then release the Power button but continue to hold the Windows logo key
and the B or V key until the HP BIOS update screen displays or you hear a beeping sound (usually 8 beeps).
The HP BIOS Update screen displays, and the BIOS update begins automatically. This might take several minutes, and you might hear additional beeping sounds.
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If the HP BIOS Update screen does not display, repeat the previous steps. If the issue persists after repeating the steps, skip to the next step to Download a replacement BIOS file.
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If the Power light turns off, the notebook has turned off because the Power button was held too long. Repeat the previous steps, making sure to hold the Power button for 2 to 3 seconds only.
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