For the HP ProBook 650 G5 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: According to official documentation, the only factory-supported fix for a forgotten password is to replace the system board (motherboard) , which usually involves out-of-warranty costs.
When the software backdoor fails, we go to the silicon. This is the fix. You will need:
Read the BIOS content, use a utility (like "RC Unlocker") to remove the password, and flash the "unlocked" data back to the chip. HP ProBook 650 G5 BIOS Post-Reset Checklist
You must use an HP BIOS unlocking tool (such as HP Unlocker or specialized scripts found on reputable tech forums like Badcaps).
Avoid wasting time on legacy troubleshooting methods that do not apply to this generation of hardware.
Furthermore, pulling the CMOS battery or shorting the basic RTC jumpers will reset your system clock, but it will . The configuration is permanently written to a dedicated flash chip to prevent unauthorized physical tampering. Method 1: The Official Route (HP Support)
This is the only "official" way to reset a BIOS password without replacing hardware. HP used to provide a file called SMC.bin to technicians to unlock BIOS chips.
NeoProgrammer or Asurada software installed on the secondary PC
Turn on the laptop while holding the Windows Key + Up Arrow + Down Arrow simultaneously.