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06-05-2022 08:12 PM - edited 06-05-2022 08:12 PM
HP Recommended
Hard reset steps:
- Make sure all the peripheral devices (including USB drive, external display, printer, and even power supply) are disconnected or removed.
- Power down your HP laptop.
- Turn it over & look for the battery compartment cover.
- Remove the screws with the screwdriver to take off the cover.
- Take out the battery gently.
- Press & hold the Power button for at least 15 seconds to drain residual electrical charge.
- Insert the battery correctly -> put back the cover -> tighten the screws.
- Press the Power button to reboot HP laptop.
- Select Start Windows Normally & hit Enter if you see a startup menu.
- Reconnect the peripheral devices to HP laptop one by one after successful startup.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
NonSequitur777
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