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    G73JH Boot Issue

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Canas, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. Canas

    Canas Newbie

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    I understand this is a very common problem, but I can't seem to find a solution. My laptop arrived today and was functioning normally for about 4 hours.

    I flashed the latest BIOS as was suggested and rebooted, and everything was fine. However, I tried Gary Key's fix for the backlight on the keyboard, and after setting the HDD boot option #1 to my flash drive, the laptop showed a message along the lines of "Reboot or Insert Correct Boot Media", so I rebooted and the screen now does not turn even turn on at boot.

    No POST splash screen or anything, just the 3 button lights in the top right corner of the keyboard turn on. I can hear the HDD start up and spin, but nothing happens. I've tried removing the battery for a while and trying again, but still the same thing happens

    Is there any known solution to this kind of problem? I would like to try to fix it myself before resorting to RMA, if possible
     
    Canas, Aug 16, 2011
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  2. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    just reset the BIOS, and try again :)
     
    Chastity, Aug 17, 2011
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  3. Canas

    Canas Newbie

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    How do I do that? I cannot access the BIOS menu, as the POST screen does not appear, and no keys seem to do anything.
     
    Canas, Aug 17, 2011
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  4. DCx

    DCx Banned!

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    There's a reset bios button.
     
    DCx, Aug 17, 2011
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  5. Canas

    Canas Newbie

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    That sounds good, where is it located?
     
    Canas, Aug 17, 2011
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  6. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    On the underside, next to the access panel. It's a small hole. Use something thin to depress the button, hold down for 10 secs.
     
    Chastity, Aug 17, 2011
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  7. FlyingFalcon

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    Does the G53JW have the bIOS reset button?
     
    FlyingFalcon, Aug 17, 2011
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  8. Canas

    Canas Newbie

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    I tried the button, with and without the battery in, and still nothing. It's the hole labeled with a >O< symbol, correct?
     
    Canas, Aug 17, 2011
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  9. panzer06

    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    0206?! Do you ever sleep?

    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, Aug 17, 2011
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  10. JonnyFrost

    JonnyFrost Notebook Consultant

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    is not possible that he have to manually enters the bios and swap the driver priority again?
     
    JonnyFrost, Aug 17, 2011
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  11. Morecoffee

    Morecoffee Notebook Evangelist

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    My G73JH did the exact same thing this morning. I had to push the power button about 15 times to get it to start.
     
    Morecoffee, Aug 17, 2011
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  12. Chastity

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    I've been on Cali time as of late. :)
     
    Chastity, Aug 17, 2011
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  13. JOSEA

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    Yes Canas that is correct. Also try removing battery and AC cord, then hold the power button down for 10-15 seconds, then try to power on with AC and or battery.
     
    JOSEA, Aug 17, 2011
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