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HP ProBook 4540s: How do I set up my fingerprint reader?

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:33:27 -0700

I’m wanting to set up my fingerprint reader, but I’m not sure which tools to use. Is there a certain program I need?

⟐ Answer accepted November 08, 2016 at 15:33 MST

HP ProBook 4540s: When I press the power button, nothing happens.

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:57:22 -0700

When I press my power button, nothing happens. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered February 08, 2023 at 12:57 MST

HP ProBook 4530s: Hard Drive Not Found (3FO)

Thu, 20 May 2021 02:22:44 -0700

Hi, when i Power my laptop on this error comes out Hard drive error (3FO)

I replaced a new one HDD but still not getting off. Changed RAM Also. Then brought to Repairing shop they are saying to me It has failed MotherBoard. So what are you guys thinking of it? Should i change it? Help me!!

⟐ Commented May 20, 2021 at 2:22 MST

HP ProBook 4530s: My laptop is lag

Wed, 22 May 2019 12:24:06 -0700

it is so much lag i dont no why please i need an advice

⟐ Answer deleted May 22, 2019 at 12:24 MST

HP ProBook 4520s: Help! My fan is so loud! What is going on?

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:03:57 -0700

My HP ProBook 4520s fan is really loud and seems to be running a lot. My laptop is warmer than usual too.

⟐ Commented June 07, 2022 at 11:03 MST

HP ProBook 4530s: Scummy Business Practice prevents Linux Install

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:25:50 -0700

Hi there!

I would like to ask if someone could help with the following issue?

I have a HP probook 4530 that I want to install Linux on, which I thought would be pretty easy, except little did I know that after installing Linux (And wiping the hard drive) I would not be able to anymore gain access to the laptops BIOS.

"The reason is that the BIOS was a UEFI type. A UEFI BIOS has a component that is on the hard disk. You wiped it with the "safe erase". That is why it won't invoke with the F10 keystroke."

Info on this link: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-O...

Having blundered into that mistake, the next fix I tried was using a (Windows + B command while holding the power button)

Using info from this link: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Bo...

This "useful" suggestion seems to have totally bricked the laptop :(

So with battery In, out, both with AC power and pressing the Power button only gives my 8 orange blinking lights, no screen turn on, no beeps, just the orange LED....

Is there anyway (By means of Software, hardware or both) that a person could fix the problem? My main objective is to use the laptop (Which is still in excellent condition) with Linux, its just HP been a bunch of A holes that is preventing me extending the life of this laptop.

⟐ Answer edited July 30, 2023 at 23:25 MST

HP ProBook 4530s: Black screen when turn on but you can hear the sound of the fan

Mon, 13 May 2024 07:27:55 -0700

Black screen ,how can i fix it

⟐ Answered May 13, 2024 at 7:27 MST

HP ProBook 4540s: How do I know if my laptop has a recall?

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:36:47 -0700

I noticed there was a recall on some pieces of my HP Probook, what are the pieces and how do I know if my laptop is under recall?

⟐ Answer accepted November 08, 2016 at 15:36 MST

HP ProBook 4540s: Why does my laptop suddenly switch off?

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:37:38 -0700

I've had this laptop for about 3 years, but this problem surfaced about 4 months ago. The laptop will suddenly switch off, and will make a high pitched "click" noise as soon as the screen turns black. The "click" sound as best as I can describe, sort of sounds like a fingernail flicking the power button, but more high-pitched and mechanical.

I timed the intervals between each turn-off and it is about 25-30 minutes.

When pressing the power button once, sometimes it will light up (along with the other lights of the laptop) and then will switch off, then will light up again and the computer will start up normally. I use windows 10.

The power supply has been replaced, the battery changed, power cable changed, the inside has been cleaned, I've scanned for viruses, and I had even reset all settings and data on the laptop.

My apologies if I missed an obvious solution, I'm not the best when it comes to technology!

I stopped using it for a few months because the problem got so irritating, and the problem had stopped for a short while. The issue has returned and I would appreciate any help/suggestions.

Thank you!

⟐ Commented November 08, 2023 at 3:37 MST

HP ProBook 4530s: Speaker sound is buzzing

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:10:09 -0700

Why the sound of speaker is byzzing

⟐ Commented June 10, 2024 at 3:10 MST

HP ProBook 4530s: My LAN is not working.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:20:15 -0700

when i plug a LAN cable in my pc the light switch on to show that a cable has been connected but the LAN does not reflect on the Laptop.. Should i replace the LAN port or is it another issue. i tried checking for the drivers but no luck

⟐ Commented October 08, 2021 at 2:20 MST

hp probook 4530s: Windows Boots Up But Not BIOS

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:31:19 -0700

HP Probook 4530s

Windows 10 Home 64 bit, Insider Preview 15063 (rs2_release)

Core i3 2310M

8GB RAM

120 SSD for windows, 320 HDD

BIOS F.61

Windows boots up fine everytime. Very long time since i went into bios settings, i wanted to see if boot from usb option was on, and on startup when i press esc key or any function keys to get into bios settings, the screen goes black, hard disk light turns on and remains on, caps lock light starts blinking, i don't have num lk key.

I reinstalled bios and nothing changed. My battery is weak, if that matters, a warning is shown on boot up.

⟐ Commented March 23, 2017 at 8:31 MST

HP ProBook 4520s: My screen is displaying dead pixels, what to do?

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:14:37 -0700

Today I was watching a video and noticed that some of the pixels are dead on my screen. I've had this laptop for a while now and it's just started happening recently. Is it possible to repair my screen, or does it need replacement?

⟐ Answer accepted November 21, 2016 at 14:14 MST

HP ProBook 4520s: Keyboard key jammed, how to remove?

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:37:26 -0700

I was playing a game and realized my w key sometimes gets stuck. When I press the w key, it gets stuck and sometimes I can lift it back up but it's a pain to do. How do I remove the w key and replace it?

⟐ Answer edited November 30, 2016 at 14:37 MST

Hp probook 4520s: Over heating and shutting down

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:18:38 -0700

Ive tried ckeaning the fan, heat sink and put a new thermal paste but it still heats up. At times the fan does not move completely and after a short while it switches off.

Plz advice whats the problem?

Is it the graphics card?

⟐ Commented February 19, 2016 at 3:18 MST

HP ProBook 4545s: How to open it

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:24:37 -0700

How to open it

⟐ Answer edited April 01, 2026 at 7:24 MST

HP ProBook 4540s: My Hp ProBook 4540s turns on when I plug the charger.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:49:30 -0700

My Hp ProBook 4540s automatically turns on when I plug in the charger, I have removed the battery and immediately I plug the charger the charger light blinks once and the laptop turns on. I will appreciate any suitable support. Thank you.

⟐ Commented November 18, 2025 at 0:49 MST

HP ProBook 4530s: My laptop doesn't want to open Bluetooth

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:07:09 -0700

How to find drivers for my laptop

⟐ Answered November 12, 2025 at 7:07 MST

HP ProBook 4540s: This model screen is compatibile with lenovo T520 screen?

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:23:26 -0700

I want to know if the hp5440s screen is compatibile with lenovo Thinkpad T520 screen because I Foundation one cheaper

⟐ Answer edited January 19, 2025 at 13:23 MST

hp probook 4530s: mouse pad stopped working after fan cleaning

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:52:12 -0700

Hello , i have a hp ProBook 4530s ,

i opened it to clean the fan but for some reason when i closed it and powered it up again ,my mouse pad stopped working ? and i get and error message when booting up

mouse not detected ..

i don't know what's the problem ... i opened it again, and double checked all the connection and every thing seems fine

please help me .

⟐ Answer accepted August 28, 2019 at 18:52 MST