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    dv5t power light question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ChicagoRob, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. ChicagoRob

    ChicagoRob Notebook Consultant

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    I just got my dv5t and even though the notebook is closed and not
    powered up, the power light in the front, and on the power switch,
    are continuously flashing. What am I not getting, here?

    Rob
     
    ChicagoRob, Aug 6, 2008
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  2. ollirac

    ollirac Notebook Guru

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    The flashing lights means your laptop is on sleep.
    Use shut down to turn off the laptop.
     
    ollirac, Aug 6, 2008
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  3. ChicagoRob

    ChicagoRob Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you

    Rob
     
    ChicagoRob, Aug 6, 2008
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    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    This is such a classic post. This post has be archived somewhere. lol...

    We were all in those shoes at one point, but to look back on it is just incredible.
     
    Infamous22, Aug 6, 2008
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  5. ChicagoRob

    ChicagoRob Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, what can I say - I've had five desktops and this is my first laptop.
    Never used sleep mode on anything - ever. I do appreciate your candor,
    though.

    Rob
     
    ChicagoRob, Aug 6, 2008
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  6. Infamous22

    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    I remember when I first encountered that exact problem. I was dumbfounded.

    Sorry, if I upset ya. :|
     
    Infamous22, Aug 6, 2008
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  7. ChicagoRob

    ChicagoRob Notebook Consultant

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    No problem, bro. It takes a lot more than that! This dv5t with Vista is
    a different animal from my custom XP Pro desktop. I'll tell you what,
    though. The guys on this forum have it right, with regard to the
    bloatware on this machine. I totally understand why so many are
    doing clean installs. I'll be next.

    How's that for a segue?

    Rob
     
    ChicagoRob, Aug 6, 2008
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  8. Infamous22

    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    We could start a never ending story on here. lol...

    I agree though. When you first get the notebook, there is so much useless and pointless software (bloatware) on it. I really don't understand the purpose of having a slingbox introduction video.

    Aside from the useless stuff, the pros have more weight. I'm definitely satisfied with the HP notebooks.
     
    Infamous22, Aug 6, 2008
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    agentphish Notebook Geek

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  10. Infamous22

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    wow....that's a funny a decrapifier.
     
    Infamous22, Aug 7, 2008
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