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    nc8430 - Does not boot when unplugged

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Luar, Nov 17, 2006.

  1. Luar

    Luar Notebook Evangelist

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    Whenever I unplugged my laptop and turn it on, it hangs during the booting process after the Windows XP logo displays. When I pug it back in there is no problem. I checked the Power Management but cannot see anything there that can cause this.

    Suggestions?
     
    Luar, Nov 17, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I had the same problem at one point. Try booting it up in safe mode and complete the login processes. Let it run for a few minutes, and then reboot. Does that fix it?

    I think this is some kind of software issue, though I'm not certain.
     
    Greg, Nov 17, 2006
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    celondil Notebook Consultant

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    Are you using BIOS rev F.0C or higher? It almost sounds like that might be related to a fix from that release.
    http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/hpcpqnk/us/revision/9392.html
     
    celondil, Nov 17, 2006
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  4. Greg

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    I use F.0D...I haven't switched to F.0E since it only adds support for a new LCD HP now uses.

    D had some good bug fixes AFAIK.
     
    Greg, Nov 17, 2006
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