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‎03-08-2023 08:09 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

hello i bought a second hand EliteBook 840 g3 as spares or repair. wasn't working at all anyway i manage to fix it windows works fine everything only when trying to access the bios its coming up ADMIN BIOS PASSWORD...very frustrating tried everything and really don't fancy replacing motherboard or as seen online DE soldering the bios chip itself big NONONONONO. is there an default password on these as I'm having no luck online

many thanks if anyone can help

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issue again  hp EliteBook 840 g3  bios there is a password on it admin

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‎03-08-2023 10:52 PM

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Unfortunately for you we aren't allowed to post info on getting past locked bios. I don't know of anyway to do it either.

Volunteering here is my therapy
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HP Envy 27-b014
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‎03-09-2023 10:17 AM

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Thank you for visiting the HP Support Community.

 

According to the Community's Rules of Participation:

 

4d. No posts shall include instructions or directions intended to bypass or subvert security measures, including passwords, locking mechanisms, fingerprint scans, etc., or to bypass any safety measures.

 

Therefore, this topic is being locked. If you would like help resetting the password on your product, please Contact HP support in your region. 


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MayS.

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