Re: HP Elitebook X360 1030 G4 BIOS unlock request



Perfect explanation, I'm guessing this process involves removing the chip, connecting it up to a pi etc then using software to sort it.

The only thing I don't understand is why it will work, just for limited time.

Good news is worst case the parts inside excluding motherboard will recoup what I paid...

Re: HP Elitebook X360 1030 G4 BIOS unlock request

Yes, the bios password is set. I think if I can get passed that I am hoping a HDD swap and bios reset will fix it. I am basically trying to do what’s in this thread to bypass that password and update the bios, but don’t exactly know what to do to execute the process. I can see the files attached in the thread (Rar files) and assumed they would be bootable etc from a usb drive, clearly that isn’t the case. In terms of physical steps to carry out to try remove it what should I be doing with those files….if I...

Re: HP Elitebook X360 1030 G4 BIOS unlock request



I bought the laptop, turned it on etc and used it for about an hour, then after a standard program update and reset I got the “your device configuration doesn't meet your IT department standards”. I'm guessing it's been blacklisted by wherever it came from originally, and I now can't access the bios or boot menus etc.

Since my first post:

If I take the battery out for a while and reinstall windows etc it then works again until it connects to the internet and then becomes blocked ...

Re: HP Elitebook X360 1030 G4 BIOS unlock request

Hi all, sorry I’m clearly missing something in this process- is there a start here guide or can anyone point me in the right direction. Similar situation, I have a 1030 g4 that I bought and it worked to start with but after a reset I got a locked message and now can’t get into the bios password area (f10) to remove it. I guessed at the files being something I needed to add to a usb drive as bootable media but no luck.

Appreciate I’m a total novice at this, just don’t want to be £400 out due to...