How to Force-Restart an HP Laptop If your HP laptop is frozen and so you can't restart it using the above method, then you may need to force a restart.

Restarting a laptop with just the keyboard is more than just possible, it's quick and straightforward, too. Here's how do it.

Sometimes, whether it's through a bad update or corrupted files, laptops can seize up and not function properly. For HP, a hard reset can help clear any issues.