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‎05-24-2016 12:21 PM

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Product: hp compaq 6730b
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)

Hello
I forgot the password to the bios. How can i reset it ?

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‎05-24-2016 01:12 PM

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Hi,

 

Yes you can, although there may be a charge.

 

Alternatively, you could try the solution by @REO51ST on the following link.

 

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-System-and-Recovery/hp-compaq-6730b-bios-reset-Energ...

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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‎05-24-2016 12:31 PM

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Hi,

 

Unfortunately,  business machines such as Probooks or Elitebooks have more stringent security than consumer models - they don't produce 'halt codes', the password cannot be derived from the Serial No. and the code is stored in non-volatile memory so removing the RTC cell will not reset the password in this case.

 

If you Contact HP Business support they should be able to send you a customised SMC.bin file which you can use at boot to reset the password.

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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‎05-24-2016 12:58 PM

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Thanks 
Can I contact hp support when the notebook have no warranty ?

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‎05-24-2016 01:12 PM

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Hi,

 

Yes you can, although there may be a charge.

 

Alternatively, you could try the solution by @REO51ST on the following link.

 

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-System-and-Recovery/hp-compaq-6730b-bios-reset-Energ...

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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