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    HP Dv 5129 Turns on occasionally?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by fishnugget, Mar 21, 2009.

  1. fishnugget

    fishnugget Newbie

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    I have a HP DV5129 US that I used for 4 months. It started not to turn on 8 times out of 10. The lights go on but unit becomes silent and does not boot up.

    HP wanted $389 to fix it with a 90 day warranty. Not a great deal. anyone know what the problem could be? Could I fix it myself? Took it to a computer store and it worked everytime. My luck.

    I bought another laptop, but would like to use this for my wife.

    any Ideas?
     
    fishnugget, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It sounds like the motherboard is starting to go out. The notebook should have a 1 year warranty at least, it shouldn't cost you more than shipping charges to fix. If you bought the notebook brand new 4 months ago, there is no reason to have to pay to fix it.
     
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  3. fishnugget

    fishnugget Newbie

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    No. Iit is out of warranty. This happened after it was out of warranty. It has been in my closet for 8 months.
     
    fishnugget, Mar 21, 2009
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