How to Hard Reset HP Laptop

Doing a Hard Reset (or Forced Reset) on HP laptop to clear and then set up again connections between BIOS and the hardware. You can use this to resolve a range of issues, such as boot issues, Windows not loading properly, or software freezing when you use it.

To do a hard reset, perform the following steps:

1. Turn off you laptop.
2. Disconnect power and anything else you might have connected (e.g. printer, USB hard drive, mouse).
3. Remove the battery.
4. Press and hold Power button for 30 seconds.

Once you’ve done all this, re-insert the battery and power up your laptop.