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    Laptop can't get to post. Help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by trvelbug, Feb 19, 2012.

  1. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    My dad's hp dv6707us, which he bought in 2008 just keeps cycling on and off without getting to post. The screen is dead and all notification lights are on. Even if you don't press the on switch, it will cycle like this.
    He did mention that the screen turned different colors before the problem occurred. This reminded me of my dv6740us that had a failed gpu. Although the specs are quite different, with my dad's laptop having an amd turion and an Nvidia 7150 m gpu, could this yet be a symptom of the dreaded hp gpu failures. Or is it a symptom of a failed hdd, or maybe something else?


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    trvelbug, Feb 19, 2012
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    trvelbug, Feb 19, 2012
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    Sounds like the infamous HP motherboard crap out. I had there hp machines crap out on me in one year. 2008 models too. Since then I have moved to Acer and never had a problem since. I now own several Acer machines of various breeds and all are working fine.

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    kojack, Feb 20, 2012
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    My motherboard had to be replaced as after about a year. Fortunately, I make it in just under warranty but it was a bear getting it serviced.

    From what I read their quality has improved dramatically (although I'm still unsure if I will buy my next laptop from them), and is rated above Acer.
     
    Krane, Feb 20, 2012
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    Yeah, motherboard is probably dead. Sorry mate.
     
    Krankor, Feb 20, 2012
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