4530S BIOS Backup and Repair [Hardware Mod]

[BigDonkey]

I'm wondering what programmer should we use for the Winbond 25Q64FVSIG.

I guess any that supports 25 64M-bit SPI chips from Winbond 25Q64
EZP2010 being one of them
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-NEW-EZ...ROM-FLASH-USB-SPI-/360634898623#ht_2702wt_679

It would be nice to have a full backup.

 

[minor09]

I wrote an article how to reset the password on HP ProBook 4540s (it cant be compatible with other models) http://hpreset.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/how-to-reset-hp-probook-4540s-bios.html by removing it from EEPROM

 

[pit512]

I just bought a second hand HP ProBook 4540s with a password protected BIOS, and of course the previous owner can't remember it...
Thanks minor09, I'm going to try your method.