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    compaq nc8000 wont start

    Discussion in 'HP' started by marlaine, Mar 26, 2007.

  1. marlaine

    marlaine Newbie

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    Hi, everyone.

    i have a compaq nc8000 it was working fine but suddenly it shutdown and when i tried to restart, the laptop flashes green lights for several seconds and then powers down, even with the power cable connected to it, the fan would run for about 10 secs and then system would shutdown.
    I do not get any error messages so i can tell what is the problem?.
    I have win xp pro.

    Thank you for your help and time.
     
    marlaine, Mar 26, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Does the notebook enter the POST screen? It seems as though its a motherboard problem, but thats not for certain yet. Can you also detail any processes the notebook goes through before it shuts down.
     
    Zero, Mar 26, 2007
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  3. marlaine

    marlaine Newbie

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    No, it just starts and after 5 seconds it shuts dow.
    Tonight I was able to start it and i look in the event viewer but nothing strange there. it was good for about one hour, then it went to stand and it did not work again but all the lights were on, the fan and hard drive were working but not video in the screen, I had to shut it down pressing the power bottom few seconds, after that it did not start again.
    Thanks for the help.
     
    marlaine, Mar 26, 2007
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    jcb428 Newbie

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    Marlaine i'm having the same exact problem. Did you ever find a solution to this?
     
    jcb428, Jun 5, 2008
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  5. marlaine

    marlaine Newbie

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    Hi
    the problem was some capacitors that were damage in the power connector, I replaced them and it was fine for about 3 months and then it did the same, finally I sold itin a pc shop.
    Hope I help.
     
    marlaine, Jun 5, 2008
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