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    Having some boot up problems.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ahl395, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. ahl395

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    Ok, recently, twice in the last two months, ive had problems booting up.

    I press the power button, the lights come on, as well as the fan. But the screen never comes on (including the backlight), I never hear the HDD start up, and the fan goes down to lowest level within seconds.

    I can try powering on multiple times, but always the same result. To get it working, I have to unplug it, and take out the battery. Wait a minute or so, and put it back in. Then it will work perfectly.

    I cant think of anything it could be. I have no other symptoms. My HDD is normal, no problems with the GPU, so i dont think its either of those. But im not sure.

    I belive I have all BIOS updates and all other updates. I cant think of anything done to the laptop before this started.

    Should I be worried or not? I only have a few weeks left of warranty. Although, I cant really send it into HP, because its not always reproducible. Its only about once a month, with no pattern. Its random.
    Please give me some advice. :)




    I put it here, because im guessing its a Hardware problem, not Software, but I dont know. So feel free to move it. :eek:
     
    ahl395, Jan 26, 2009
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    Bump.

    Nobody?
     
    ahl395, Jan 27, 2009
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    seen this a few time in my computers,

    sometimes the motherboards of laptops get a fair amount of static built up in them and that can affect there operation. we can see if that is the issue.


    give this a try:
    unplug your laptop from the wall(AC)
    take the battery out (so there is absolutely no power going to the computer)
    now hold the power button down for ~8seconds
    reconnect bat and AC adapter, and give it a try, then if it happens again let us know ;)

    this has worked several times for me but not always. A bonus of this method when it works it only takes 30sec, and there is no risk of damaging your computer.

    other options include the motherboard/GPU is almost dead...
     
    yuio, Jan 27, 2009
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    Euquility Notebook Deity

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    So does this happens when your laptop is plugged into an outlet or no? (sorry a bit confused)
     
    Euquility, Jan 28, 2009
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    ok, will give it a try. :)

    Hmm, I never really paid attention. If it happens again, ill look. :eek:
     
    ahl395, Jan 28, 2009
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