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    HP ze4900 doesn't power on

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jmueske, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. jmueske

    jmueske Newbie

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    My HP ze4900 doesn't power up. When removed, the battery indicator on the side with the button says it's fully charged. I've tried with and without the battery installed, still doesn't power up. I've tried 2 different AC adapters. I've tried reseating the RAM.

    When trying to power up, the amber light blinks. Anyone know what this code means?

    Short button press - light on then off (slow blink).
    Long button press - coninuous fast blinking.

    Thanks,
    John
     
    jmueske, Dec 14, 2007
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  2. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    try booting it without the battery inside (just plugged into AC)
     
    timtravel42, Dec 14, 2007
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  3. jmueske

    jmueske Newbie

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    Without the battery installed, I get 3 fast blinks.

    John
     
    jmueske, Dec 16, 2007
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