Update bios to F.52 Rev.A

[Lesterleecat]

I wanted to upgrade my RAM and install an ssd. The bios needs to be updated so i went ahead and installed

 F.52 rev.a version. But as soon as it rebooted the screen went black and the caps lock was blinking 3 lights with a 2 short flash of white led. 

What could be causing this one? I never touched anything inside yet. So frustrating just to install a ram.

Thanks for your help!

[Echo_Lake]

@Lesterleecat
Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.

• Have you tried without Ram and SSD?
• Are you getting any error message or code?

While you respond to that, let's try these steps: 

1. Turn off the computer, and then connect the power cord.

2. Press and hold the Windows key  and the B key at the same time, and then press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds.

3. Release the Power button but continue pressing the Windows and B keys. You might hear a series of beeps.

   The HP BIOS Update screen displays and the recovery begins automatically. Follow any on-screen prompts to continue the startup to complete the recovery.

   

   • If the HP BIOS Update screen does not display, repeat the previous steps but press the Windows key and the V key. If the screen still does not display, your computer might not support the feature or there is a hard drive issue. Continue to the next step to install a BIOS recovery file from the HP website.

   • If the Power light turns off, the Power button was held too long. Repeat the previous steps, making sure to hold the button for only 2 to 3 seconds.

   • If a BIOS recovery message repeatedly displays, continue to the next step to install an updated BIOS version.

   • If a message that the computer improperly shut down or a boot problem is detected displays, follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the error.

   • If Windows starts, update to the latest BIOS version. Go to HP Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

[Lesterleecat]

Hello

I did all of that prior to asking the community. Nothing solved it. Can you confirm if the bios update that i just did is compatible with my laptop?

Thanks

[Echo_Lake]

@Lesterleecat
Version F.52 Rev.A is a revision of Version: F.42 Rev.A BIOS and Version F.52 are compatible with your computer. 

• Are you able to boot into windows desktop? What is the computer status?

Keep me posted for further assistance.

[Lesterleecat · Accepted solution]

Hi @echo_lake

It turns out that I corrupted my BIOS and I need to re-flash it using another computer. All is working again after the most updated BIOS from HP site.

Thanks!

[Echo_Lake]

@Lesterleecat

I am glad to know that you managed to resolve the issue. Please reach out again for any further assistance.
Have a nice day ahead.