HP G62 - Two Questions

[Jonathan Cave]

I've bought a laptop from a friend and i have a few questions about it.

1. The bios is password locked, and neither he or i know the password, after incorrectly guessing the password on 3 occasions it gave me a numerical locked down code or sorts therefore i cannot get into the bios.. On a PC i'd reset using the cmos, but i'm not sure how to do this on a laptop - any ideas?

2. The max memory is 4GB - it has 3GB at the moment, would upgrading the ram improve load times / overall performance? i use Windows 10 - i only use this as a HTPC alternative for watching movies and web browsing on the main TV in the living room. Specs: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02433086

i would assume i need to remove the 1GB dimm and replace it with a 2GB dimm, but which specs do i need to buy ?

heres the detail of whats currently inside the laptop

 

[rgd1101]

New laptop stored bios password in rom, not resetable. need to contact the manufacturer.
read http://www.tomsguide.com/forum/id-2317969/read-passwords-lock-codes-pin-numbers.html

2)match the 2gb ram

 

[Jonathan Cave]

Thank you il contact HP.

i've noticed that when playing 1080p video the cpu is getting VERY hot @ 87 degree' and the laptop fan is going crazy.. and must be throttling.

any way to help reduce these temps ?

 

[rgd1101]

If you experiences working with laptop, open it up and clean the fan/headsink.