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    need help (compaq evo)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ltlrdss, Jul 26, 2008.

  1. ltlrdss

    ltlrdss Newbie

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    when i plug in my computer i dosn't turn on the battery charge light just blinks
     
    ltlrdss, Jul 26, 2008
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    If the power light blinks when you push the power button, that means that the battery is dead . . . are you sure the wall socket you are plugging into has power?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 26, 2008
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    yes the wall socket has power, how much do batterys go for
     
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    Batteries are usually $100-$150.
     
    MattB85, Jul 26, 2008
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    when i plug the computer in with out the battery it dose the same thing, the 3 lights on top stay solid green and the battery light just blinks, it dose not want to boot
     
    ltlrdss, Jul 27, 2008
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    Take out the battery and unplug the notebook. Then press down the power button a bunch of times. This will drain any excess electricity running in the notebook that could be causing issues.

    The next thing I would suggest is reseating the RAM.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 27, 2008
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    how do you reseat the ram
     
    ltlrdss, Jul 27, 2008
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