reinstall BIOS for laptop HP17-p121wm

[RODBLA]

my hp17-p121wm is in a starting repair loop and can not get passed the startup gets a bios error ACPI_BIOS error

[zoey7886]

@RODBLA, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Reinstalling BIOS for HP Laptop HP17-p121wm! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

If your HP17-p121wm is encountering an ACPI_BIOS error and is stuck in a startup repair loop, you may need to reinstall the BIOS to resolve this issue. Here’s a detailed guide on how to reinstall the BIOS for your HP laptop.

Installing the BIOS update

Follow these steps to download and install a BIOS update from the HP website:

Go to the HP Software and Driver Downloads page: Navigate to HP Software and Driver Downloads.

Find your product page: Enter your laptop model ("HP17-p121wm") and select your product from the search results.

Select BIOS update: On your product page, look for the BIOS section. Review any available BIOS updates.

• Confirm compatibility: Ensure the BIOS update is more recent than the one installed on your laptop and that it applies to your computer model.
• Download the BIOS update: Click on the download link for the BIOS update and save the file to your computer.

Installing the BIOS update:

• Browse to where you saved the BIOS update file and double-click the file name (example: sp12345) to start installation.
• Follow the on-screen instructions in the InstallShield Wizard.
• Accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
• On the HP BIOS Update and Recovery window, click Next.
• Select Update and click Next to prepare the update.
• Click Restart Now to install the update.
• On the HP BIOS Update screen, click Apply Update Now or wait for the update to start automatically.  

Hope this helps! 

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