with the "70" series (e.g., Elitebook 8470p) or newer G-series models. HP Support Community Elitebook Series:
: HP does not endorse this utility, and using it typically voids any remaining warranty. Where to Find It with the "70" series (e
The —commonly known in tech communities as HPBR (Hewlett Packard BIOS Reset) —is the most famous third-party homebrew tool used to clear forgotten administrative BIOS passwords on aging enterprise-grade HP laptops. The utility is primarily effective for "older" generations
The utility is primarily effective for "older" generations of HP business hardware (typically G1 and G2 series or earlier). Confirmed Models : EliteBook 2530p, 6930p, 8460p, and ProBook 6550b. Newer Systems Here's some useful text covering HP ProBook and
If previously configured, pressing F7 at the BIOS prompt allows you to answer three personal identification questions to regain access, as noted by iSumsoft .
Here's some useful text covering HP ProBook and EliteBook BIOS password reset utilities: