: Visit a free tool like bios-pw.org or biospark.com on another device. Enter the exact code displayed on your screen to generate a master unlock password.

: Release the power button but keep holding Windows + V until you hear a beep or see a CMOS Reset screen. 4. Physical Jumper or CMOS Battery (Hardware)

Hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain residual energy. Reassemble and check if the password prompt is gone. 5. Advanced: BIOS Chip Reprogramming

Locate the CMOS battery (often wrapped in black tape) and unplug it for 30 seconds.

For the ProBook x360 11 G1 EE, simply removing the CMOS battery often fails to clear the password because the data is stored in a separate EEPROM chip. However, a full power drain can sometimes trigger a reset on specific board revisions: Disconnect the AC adapter and internal battery.