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    Problem Starting Compaq Laptop

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jmsnyc, May 31, 2007.

  1. jmsnyc

    jmsnyc Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Compaq V2565US , a Circuit City specific model of the V2000z. About 1.5 years old.

    On 2 occassions the laptop failed to power on with the AC plugged in. From reading posts, I thought motherboard was fried but then I removed the battery and it started. The power meter says the battery is at 100%, but regardless the AC was plugged in both times.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks.
     
    jmsnyc, May 31, 2007
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    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    could be static electricity. if it does not reappear, i wouldn't be worried
     
    vassil_98, May 31, 2007
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    jmsnyc Notebook Consultant

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    I google and I read many posts about the motherboards going bad right after warranty - so got a little scared...
     
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