AI enthusiast mods BIOS with Claude Code — AI defeats RSA-2048 signature checks and unlocks 55 hidden settings
A Redditor recently unlocked their HP laptop BIOS using Claude Code.
The process of unlocking a BIOS-locked HP 15-dw1036ne laptop using AI is detailed in a Reddit post by user Claude Code. BIOS-locked devices often come with operational restrictions, but can AI tools be employed to bypass this security? The answer appears to be yes, as demonstrated by Reddit user Reddit_2049. The HP 15-dw1036ne, a 10th-gen Intel processor laptop, was initially locked with a power-on password, preventing the user from accessing BIOS settings.
The user had to resort to various methods, including a CH341A chip flasher and code disassembly tools, but encountered a 'BIOS Corruption Detected' message when attempting modifications. Claude Code proved to be a game-changer in this scenario. After scouring previous examples and details, Reddit_2049 relied on Claude Code to analyze their backup BIOS dump and unlock the BIOS.
The unlocking process involved three levels of patches, including bypassing the RSA-2048 DXE-FV signature check, revealing 55 hidden setup fields, and unlocking advanced BIOS configuration tabs. A Python script, shared at the end of the Reddit post, automates the entire process, backing up the current BIOS, implementing all three patches, and ultimately unlocking the HP 15-dw1036ne.
Although the script may not be compatible with all HP laptops or different board revisions, this example showcases the potential for AI to unlock laptops with locked BIOS access or features.
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