New BIOS F39 stops all USB ports from working

[Isaacsbees]

Hi all,

Let me explain how I got into this mess.

My pavilion's fan is loud, like a tiny jet engine.  I read somewhere that updating the BIOS could make cooling more efficient, so I updated from F31 to F39.  This update caused the usb ports to stop working completely.  I have already tried reinstalling the USB drivers, changing power settings, etc. to no avail. 

The only way I believe the problem can be solved is by reverting back to the old BIOS version.  The problem is, HP won't allow me to do this the same way that I installed F39, because they don't want me to go back I guess.  I cannot flash from USB because THE USB PORTS DON'T WORK.  Does anyone know of a way to go back to my old BIOS version without using a USB stick?

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Isaacsbees Click here to perform a hard reset on your device

If the issue persists, after the above steps, try the below:

1. Turn off the notebook.

2. Plug the notebook into a power source using the power adapter.

3. 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.

4. 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.

   • 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.

   • 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.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE STEPS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

(By the end of this article all the issues should be resolved)

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Good Luck.

[Isaacsbees]

This did not solve my problem.  I need to get back to my old BIOS.

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Isaacsbees If that didn't help, I'm afraid this could be a hardware malfunction and I suggest you talk to HP support and discuss your options, follow the below steps to get started:

1) Click on this link - http://www.hp.com/contacthp/

2) Click on Sign-in or select the product using the below step:

3) Enter the serial of your device.

4) Select the country from the drop-down.

5) Click on "Show Options".

Fill the web-form, to populate a case number and phone number for yourself!

Also, if you are having trouble navigating through the above options, it's most likely because the device is out of warranty, if yes? please send me a private message with the region you are contacting us from, 

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If you wish to thank me for my efforts, you could click on "Accept as solution" on my post as the solution should help others too.