HP 15-g040ca Support Question
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Question posted by santingman on November 24th, 2015
Password Locked On Used Laptop Hp 15-g040ca
i purchased this laptop used at a liquidation place hp 15-g040ca and got it home to find out it was password protected from and fellow that had returned it .
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on November 24th, 2015 10:35 AM
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Hi. See page 88 of the HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide here https://www.helpowl.com/manuals/HP/15g040ca/231931 for your recovery options.
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HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 27
... and right speakers and cable) Battery: 4-cell, 41-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 3-cell, 31-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery Base enclosure For use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models Optical drive (DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti)
Spare part number 753894-001 749647-001 749653-001
740715-001 746641-001
749643-001 750636...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 33
...
N
Top cover for use in HP 15 models (includes touchpad)
749640-001
N
Top cover for use in Compaq 15 models (includes touchpad)
749641-001
N
Display enclosure for use in HP models
749642-001
N
Display enclosure for use in Compaq models
749643-001
N
Base enclosure for use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models
749644-001
N
Display bezel for use with HP models
749645-001...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 34
... equipped with an AMD
A4-5000 processor (includes replacement thermal materials)
750634-601
N
System board for use only with computer models with Windows 8 Professional and equipped with an AMD
A4-5000 processor (includes replacement thermal materials)
750635-001
N
Raw display panel for use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models
26 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 50
...down with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Compaq 15 models (includes touchpad)
Spare part number 749639-001 749640-001
Before removing the top cover,...(2) that secure the rear covers to the computer. 3. Description Top cover for use in HP 15 models (includes touchpad) Top cover for use in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the ...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 74
... panel cable from the computer. 4.
Description Display assembly (39.6-cm [15.6-in] HD, anti-glare, touchscreen, for use in black HP 15 models Raw display panel Antennas (includes wireless antenna cables and transceivers) Display bezel for use in HP 15 models Display bezel for use in Compaq 15 models Display cable (includes display panel cable and webcam/microphone cable...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 6
... or Hibernation ...30 Initiating and exiting Sleep 30 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 31 Setting password protection on wakeup 31 Using the power meter ...31 Selecting a power plan ...31 Running on battery power ...32 Removing a user-replaceable battery 32 Finding battery information 33 Conserving battery power ...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 41
...Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the computer to require a password on wakeup, you must enter your work. Click Change Settings that are available:
Using the power meter 31 Click Require a password (... must enter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. Click Save changes. Using the power meter
The...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 55
... exit Hibernation.
Setting Windows passwords
Password User password
Administrator password
Function
Protects access to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: The administrator password can be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS).
● Must be used in a
secure place away from the computer. NOTE: This password cannot be entered each...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 57
... versions, go to know your wireless network, always enable security features. If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer.
Using an optional security cable lock
A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to act as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your software...
User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 76
... 4, 19 optional external devices, using
38 original system recovery 55
P passwords
Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 Windows...original system 55 recovery 55
HP Recovery Manager 55 recovery ...lock, installing 47 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 13 service labels, locating 13 setting password protection on
wakeup 31 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords...
User Guide - Ubuntu - Page 44
... topics. Protects access to an operating system root-level account. NOTE: Your administrator password is not displayed as it is set, it must be entered each of these steps:
1.
When the Startup Menu is set , it must be entered each time you access Setup Utility.
NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of...
User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 9
... Rapid Start Technology (select models only 39 Manually initiating and exiting Sleep 39 Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only 40 Setting password protection on wakeup 40 Using the power meter and power settings 41 Running on battery power ...41 User-replaceable battery 41 Finding battery information 42 Conserving battery power 42...
User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 52
... password, go to the screen. Setting password protection on and your work returns to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your work returns ... Power options. 2. NOTE: If you need to create or change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If...
User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 64
... place away from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
52 Chapter 8 Securing your computer.
Additional passwords can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as screen-saver passwords, from the computer. Do not store passwords in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to secure your computer. Use...
User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 65
... is set , entered, changed , or deleted.
NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.
2. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on password. Use the arrow keys to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to select Security, and then follow the...
User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 67
...Using an optional security cable lock
A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to know your WLAN on your computer may not prevent the computer from the illustration in a safe place. Security cable locks...up your software applications and information to help maximize theft protection.
For more information, see Protecting your computer on page 5.
1. If you have ...
User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 78
... lights, identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 30
S scrolling TouchPad gesture 28 security cable lock, installing 55 security cable slot, identifying 7 security, wireless 18 serial number, computer 15 service labels
locating 15 setting password protection on
wakeup 40 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
53 shipping the computer 50 shutdown 45 Sleep
exiting 39 initiating 39...
HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service - Page 25
... Windows operating system xxxxxx-501: Windows 8.1 Standard xxxxxx-601: Windows 8.1 Professional For use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models with a touch screen: ● AMD A8-6410 processor, UMA graphics, and...A6-5200 processor and UMA graphics ● AMD A4-5000 processor and UMA graphics For use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models without a touch screen: ● AMD A8-6410 processor and UMA graphics ●...
HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service - Page 26
...): NOTE: The hard drive bracket is available using spare part number 749648-001. 1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch for use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models 750 GB, 5400 rpm hard drive, 2.5 inch for use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm for use in HP 15 and Compaq 15 models Fan Power connector cable Speakers (includes left...
HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service - Page 105
...password protecting
controller
the F10 Setup utility. Yes
Store NIC
Using a utility from the
A utility is data input into this memory? to this
and NIC
from NIC
vendor.
Only
the Management Engine firmware updates
(MEBx) setup utility. How is required to this memory? Yes
Stores system Using.... Code is available on the HP
battery
website. by
Non-volatile ...
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