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‎04-10-2013 10:55 AM

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Jdcrys.

 

When asked for the password just hit enter three times.

 

You should receive a halt code.

 

Post that code.

 

REO

‎04-10-2013 11:00 AM

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same error... 3 times then auth fail screen system locked press power to restart

‎04-10-2013 11:02 AM - edited ‎04-10-2013 11:02 AM

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will the product number / serial number or any information like that help?

‎04-10-2013 11:08 AM

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JD.

 

Let me go to the warehouse and see if I have one I can test.

 

Back in a few.

 

REO

‎04-10-2013 11:29 AM - edited ‎04-10-2013 11:31 AM

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JD. Try.

 

e9l1v1fp48

 

Third letter lowercase L.

 

Not sure if it will work???

 

Could not find one in the warehouse.

 

If that does not work try removing the BIOS battery."Remove main battery and AC first"

 

Let me know.

 

REO

 

 

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‎04-10-2013 11:34 AM

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thanks but no still locked out... did the information i sent you helped?

‎04-10-2013 11:57 AM

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JD.

 

Used the SN to generate that code.

 

Have you tried removing the BIOS battery yet???

 

If I had one here I could look to see if it has a CLR on the motherboard.

 

If you remove the memory and any plastic under the memory some times there are two gold colored contacts with CLR next to them.

 

Use small flathead screwdriver to short them together.

 

Let me know.

 

REO

 

 

I must inform you that these services are not endorsed by HP, and that HP is not responsible for any damage that may arise to your system by using these services. Please be aware that you do this at your own risk.

‎04-10-2013 11:59 AM

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will try and get back to you... need to run out first then ill apply that "fix" should be back within a couple hours

‎04-10-2013 12:01 PM

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JD.

 

I will check back when I get home.

 

REO

‎04-11-2013 10:42 AM

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hey I have and HP G7-2217cl that I bought as a floor model, attempting to enable legacy mode to enable DVD boot, but BIOS is locked, have spent several hours on this including a dis-assembly of the pc, password remains, can I get some help. I would greatly appreciate it, I will provide whatever info you need

 

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