Help!!! I have to send my notebook in for repair

Hi Guys.
Just trying to see if i can avoid sending it in.
DV6130us core 2 duo.
i bought it at C City last december, now when i connect the power cord to the notebook, the blue light glows but the notebook simply refuses to come on. had an online chat with a technician. It seems i will have to send it for repairs.#
Can someone help me? My notebook seems to be having a board problem.
Please??

 

Someone help???

 

I'd say you have to send it in order to get it fixed. There is no other way to repair it by software; a technician must perform component exchange or repair. Unless you have an onsite carepack (which I presume you don't have, otherwise you'd have mentioned it), the laptop must go to the service center.

 

Thanks.
But It's still bad news anyway as i'm currently in Africa.
I'm curious How about this???


HP Notebook PCs - Notebook Does Not Startup or Boot Displaying a Blank Screen


I got it from HP Site.




Reseating the RAM
Determine the cause of the blank display during boot


Description
When pressing the notebook power button nothing is displayed on the screen or display. The cause of this problem may be a failed AC adapter, the RAM needs to be reseated or a failed notebook system board component which will require an HP certified repair.
Reseating the RAM
Reseating the RAM may resolve this issue. On most notebook PCs, removing and reinserting the memory is a simple step and does not require advanced technical knowledge of the computer. HP recommends reseating the memory module before arranging for warranty service repair. If you are not confident following the steps for removing and replacing the memory module in this document, contact an HP support specialist for assistance.
NOTE: If someone other than HP installs or upgrades the RAM, any damage caused by the RAM and/or by the person when trying to install or upgrade the RAM is excluded from coverage under the product warranty. The customer assumes all risk and liability for damages for any such installation or upgrade.

NOTE: Some HP notebooks may have a secondary memory module located under the keyboard. For removal and replacement instructions pertaining to the second memory module contact HP service and support.

Use the following steps to remove and replace the memory modules:
WARNING: This product contains components that are easily damaged by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a non-carpeted floor, use a static dissipative work surface (like a conductive foam pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap that is connected to a grounded surface, like the metal frame of a PC.

Step 1 - Remove the battery
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position.
Use your finger to lift the battery up and out.
Step 2 - Remove the memory module
Locate the memory module cover on the bottom of the notebook.
Remove the screw that covers the memory module.
Use your finger or a flat head screw driver to lift the inside edge of the memory module and remove it.
Push both tabs outward simultaneously to release the memory module.
Grasp the memory module by the edges and pull gently to remove it.
After removing one module, replace the memory expansion cover and then replace the screw.
Step 3 - Replace the battery
Insert the battery into the notebook.
Push the battery into the base enclosure until you hear a click.
Connect the AC adapter and turn on the notebook.
NOTE: If the PC will not start up and you experience another failure not covered in this article, see Troubleshooting a Startup or Boot Failure.

After the memory is reseated, connect the AC adapter and turn on the notebook:
If the notebook boots normally and the Windows desktop appears no further action is needed. If this problem re-occurs often, contact an HP Support Specialist to schedule a repair.
If the notebook continues to stop responding at the Compaq or HP logo, turn off the notebook continue to the next section of this document.
Determine the cause of the blank display during boot
Follow the steps below to determine whether the problem is related to the AC adapter or your notebook system board:
Remove the battery and disconnect all external devices from the computer.
Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and plug the other end into the computer .
Press the Power button. (Figure 1.)
Figure 1: Power button symbol and Power indicator light (LED) on your HP Notebook PC

 

Do you hear the notebook running after pressing the power button? Any fan activity? What about the hard drive light, as it should be glowing pretty steady during the boot.

 

No activity at all
no display. Nothing.

 

if so then it isnt your RAM, it is something else probably.

 

Then what else could it be???

 

Let me guess. You had your laptop on standby? If so, I have had the same problem. I sent it for repair on 04/18/07 and it has not come back yet. I should note that mine is a DV6000z.

If you want to temp. try to wake it up do this. It worked for me for a few days. Take the batt out, press the power button for a few seconds, and then try powering it and pressing F11. Keep trying until it wakes up. Good luck

 

I'll try that too//

Thanks.

 

That happened to my DV4000 since it was almost 1yr old. The problem was intermittent that I let it passed the warranty before I found it is dying. It may be a problem of overheating. For my DV4000, I need to press hard on the left palm rest to get it started.

 

How did you figure out that pressing it hard wakes it up? If you think it is heating issue, what does your fist weight accomplish? Just curious.

 

Freakin this just happened to me on my DV6500T. I was in the middle of doing the Triple Play setting up my partitions with Gparted. For some reason I couldn't type in the partition sized from the keyboard. So I went to reboot and had no display. I turned it off and on a few times, the CD drive would spin up, but no display. I even tried putting in the recovery CD, no luck. This laptop has never been bumped, dropped, nothing. It was sitting on the desk the entire time.

I read this thread and followed the advice. I removed the memory, removed the battery (CR2032), put it back, put the memory in, turned it on, and it magically came back to life.

It's not an operating system issue. It's a hardware issue if you turn on your laptop and get nothing. The bios should display no matter what.

It came back to life, I made all my partitions and now I'm putting XP Pro on it.

 

I'm glad it worked for you. Thats what happens when they try to rush new hardware to market.

 

My gosh... it was only 47 minutes since your first post... have patience!