Bios update failed- computer wont start

Hi. Yesterday my computer automatically updated the newest bios update from hp. Everything was working ok up until the point the computer restarted itself.
Now I just get a black screen and the keyboard command windows+B doesn't work. I have tried quite a few things like recovering the bios via usb after removing the hard drive but that doesn't work either. I think i may have bricked the bios.
Any ideas on what to do?

Hi,
Contact HP Support.  Your PC is still under warranty.
HP's support number is 800-474-6836 or 800-HPINVENT or online here.
I'll ask HP to look into your issue.
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