How to bios passeord reset a hp pavilion notebook g6

Labtop open need password and i forgot it how to reset im not worried about losing anything i have it backed up it would be nice to factory reset it im looking at selling it soon

Usually entering wrong password 3 times will give a halt code. Post the code here.
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    Hi,http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03149924&cc=uk&dlc=en&lc=en#N89
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    http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/phone-assist.html#section1
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  • How do I install memory into the Pavilion 17z-F2 series laptops?

    How do I install memory into the Pavilion 17z-F (17z-F200, product L2H13AV) series laptops?
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