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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Glendon on February 23, 2008, 09:45:56 AM

Title: Computer Won't Boot Properly
Post by: Glendon on February 23, 2008, 09:45:56 AM

I have an HP laptop and when I press the power button the fan spins for about 1 second and the light indicating the power is on comes on, but then nothing happens. The harddrive light never comes on, and the screen remains black.
It worked fine yesterday and now this problem. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!!!

Title: Re: Computer Won't Boot Properly
Post by: patio on February 23, 2008, 10:48:18 AM

One thing you can try is to remove the battery and just run it off of AC power...does it do the same thing ? ?
It also may be shutting down to protect itself if it's overheating...how old is the machine ? ?

Title: Re: Computer Won't Boot Properly
Post by: Glendon on February 23, 2008, 12:46:09 PM

thank you for the reply.  unfortunately i tried that and it didn't work.  thanks again though.

Title: Re: Computer Won't Boot Properly
Post by: patio on February 23, 2008, 03:52:33 PM

And ? ?

Title: Re: Computer Won't Boot Properly
Post by: Glendon on February 23, 2008, 03:58:29 PM

and it does the same thing.  sorry, i should have put that in my last reply.

Title: Re: Computer Won't Boot Properly
Post by: patio on February 23, 2008, 05:23:22 PM

What about the other questions ? ?

Title: Re: Computer Won't Boot Properly
Post by: Glendon on February 23, 2008, 06:32:55 PM

It's about four and a half years old.