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--- misc:hp_notebook_unlock [2016/03/02 09:34] – rplecko
+++ misc:hp_notebook_unlock [2016/03/03 19:29] (current) – admin
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 === HP Elitebook and ProBook Password unlock ===
-  - Download {{downloads:HPBR.zip|HPBR.zip}} file
+  - Download {{:downloads:hpbr.zip|HPBR.zip}}  file and extract it to folder
   - Insert clean USB flash drive.
   - Run the USB Image tool.
-  - Choose the flash drive then click on RESTORE.
+  - Choose the flash drive then click on **RESTORE**. (restores boot image file with all the utilities to stick)
   - After restore remove flash drive.
+or
+  - Download {{:downloads:hp_unlocker.zip|HP_unlocker.zip}}  file and extract it to bootable USB stick
+then
   - Insert flash drive into locked laptop and boot. (If HDD is installed remove before booting.)
-  - At C:\OUTPUT   type CD..   “Then hit enter”
+  - At **C:\OUTPUT**  type **CD..**  “Then hit **enter**”
-  - Type HPBR   “Then hit enter”
+  - Type **HPBR**  “Then hit **enter**”
-  - Select #3 re-program. (to save your settings)
+  - Select **#3 re-program**. (to save your settings)
-  - Press “S” to save system information.
+  - Press “**S**” to save system information.
-  - Type HPBR and hit enter.
+  - Type **HPBR**  and hit **enter**.
-  - If your model is not listed select “SHOTGUN.”
+  - If your model is not listed select “**SHOTGUN**.”
   - Reboot
-  - After reboot repeat the procedure (without 8. 9. and 10.) and select “SHOTGUN” a second time.
+  - After reboot repeat the procedure (without 3. 4. and 5.) and select “**SHOTGUN**” a second time.
 The BIOS should be unlocked now.
-HP Support Forum thread - [[http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/ProBook-6540b-BIOS-locked/m-p/5521515#M329535]]
+This has been tried on following HP models:
+^ProBook ^EliteBook ^ProBook "SHOTGUN" ^EliteBook "SHOTGUN" ^DID NOT WORK |
+|2230s |2530p |6560b |2540p |4630s |
+|2740p |2560p |6445b |8740w |6720s |
+|4310s |2730p |6565b |8440w |2710p |
+|4510s |6930p |6540b |8460w |4320t |
+|6455b |8460p |  |  |6465b |
+|6460b |8530w |  |  |4420s |
+|6535b |8540w |  |  |6450b |
+|6550b |8440p |  |  |4520s |
+|6730b |8530p |  |  |4415s |
+|6735b |8560p |  |  |  |
+|  |8560w |  |  |  |
+|  |8730w |  |  |  |
+|  |8540p |  |  |  |
+HP Support Forum thread - [[http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/ProBook-6540b-BIOS-locked/m-p/5521515#M329535|http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/ProBook-6540b-BIOS-locked/m-p/5521515#M329535]]
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