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Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by mellonmarin: 8:18am On Apr 02, 2015
We can't exactly estimate the problem of this laptop. I think, better to meet the online repair center, which they provide the immediate solutions.
buy gaming keyboards
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by MAIZAMANI(m): 11:45am On Apr 02, 2015
Please guys help how can I change my language from Chinese to English. It runs on window 7.the laptop is lenovo e530
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by billtommy(m): 7:14am On May 25, 2015
Got a problem with my hp notebook, the BIOS was updating when Nepa took light, afterwhich I tried to switch it on, the only indication I got was the caplock key blinking twice (BIOS corrupted according to HP website). It was like dat for about 3 days. I took it to the technician and the light stopped blinking. Just an indicator by the side blinks. I'm so confused as I have taken it to 2 computer technicians and its still not coming up. Pls help.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Malazzy: 8:56am On May 25, 2015
Boss, pls my hp elite book 8560p went off and could not come on again. I gave it to two different computer technicians who told me that the motherboard is bad. I don't know what to do now, I don't even know where to get a new motherboard or who will agree to buy it like that for a token cos I really need a laptop. Pls help me outbreak
miksonics:
YOU CAN POST ALL TYPES OF LAPTOP HARDWARE PROBLEM HERE.

COMMON SYMTOMS WITH LAPTOPS:

KEYBOARD WORKING BUT NOT DETECTED BY MOTHERBOARD (MOBO)
COMING ON NO DISPLAY
NOT POWERING
NOT CHARGING
SURGE ON USB PORT
HANGING
NOT CHARGING
MOUSE POINTER HANGING
ETC

WE WILL HELP WITH FREE ADVICE

UPDATES ON 10/12/2009


AS A GENERAL RULE FAKE ADAPTERS MAKE YOUR LAPTOPS HANG DURING BOOT UP. TO TEST, IF YOUR SYSTEM STOP FREEZING WHEN THE ADAPTOR IS REMOVED BE SURE ITS THE ADAPTOR, GET AN ORIGINAL ADAPTOR TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.


ON HP MACHINES: ANY HP PRODUCED ATER 2008, IF IT COMES ON WITH A BLANK SCREEN IT USUALLY GIVE A POST ERROR CODE THROUGH THE CAP-LOCK LIGHT ON KEYBOARD SIDE.





This document pertains to HP Notebook PCs with the HP Startup Support Environment.
On startup, you may see a blank screen. If the diagnostic utilities detect a specific problem with hardware components, the fan turns on, but the screen remains blank. To help identify the cause of the problem, various LED lights on the keyboard blink a series of codes.
The diagnostic utilities use the LEDs near the Num Lock or Caps Lock keys to blink a series of error codes. There is a pause and the pattern repeats continuously at the end of the series of blinks until the error is resolved.
LED Component Error Condition
Blinking battery power LED Battery Insufficient charge on the battery
Blink: 1 - Caps Lock/Num Lock CPU CPU not functional
Blink: 2 - Caps Lock/Num Lock BIOS BIOS corruption failure
Blink: 3 - Caps Lock/Num Lock Memory Module error not functional
Blink: 4 - Caps Lock/Num Lock Graphics Graphics controller not functional
Blink: 5 - Caps Lock/Num Lock System board General system board failure
Blink: 6 - Caps Lock/Num Lock BIOS BIOS authentication failure

Error code explanations
The sections below provide some common explanations for each error code listed in the table above.
Insufficient charge on the battery
If the battery light (which looks like a lightning bolt ) flashes, the battery has insufficient charge to start the computer. To resolve this error, try the following solutions.
•Connect the notebook PC to AC power and attempt to start the computer again.
◦Check the AC adapter to confirm that all of the plugs are securely seated.
◦Determine if the power LED on the AC adapter is lit (if available) to verify that the computer is receiving AC power from the wall outlet.
•If the computer operates on AC power correctly, charge the battery for thirty minutes to one hour and then restart the computer.
NOTE: Charging the battery for this length of time is called "trickle charging". Trickle charging is a continuous constant-current charge at a low rate, which recharges the battery slowly when it is in a deep discharge state. Deep discharge occurs when a battery is left unused for extended periods of time.

CPU not functional
The computer processor (Blink code 1) has stopped functioning properly. Contact HP for assistance.
BIOS corruption failure
If a BIOS corruption error occurs (Blink code 2), you may not even notice the blink codes, because as soon as the computer recognizes the error, it restarts, attempts to recover the BIOS, and then restarts again. You may notice an extra-long startup process as a result, and a message indicating that the BIOS has been recovered may display on startup. If this occurs, update the BIOS on the computer. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS or ROM for Notebooks with Windows Vista support document.
Module error not functional
If you experience a memory failure (Blink code 3), follow the guide in the table below.
If you are using:
Original Memory New Memory
Reseat the memory. If reseating the memory does not resolve the problem, try replacing the memory with new memory. Reseat the memory. If you continue to experience this error code after reseating the memory, the problem may be with the memory itself. Take the new memory out of the computer, put the original memory back into the computer, and then retest it.

If you do not feel comfortable reseating the memory yourself, take the computer to a computer retailer and ask them to reseat it for you.
NOTE: Some memory module errors allow you to start up the computer and the operating system before restarting and displaying the blink code.

Graphics controller not functional
If you experience a graphics controller failure (Blink code 4), contact HP for assistance.
General system board failure
A general system board failure (Blink code 5) is the failure of a component not covered by the other LED error codes. Contact HP for assistance.
BIOS authentication failure
The BIOS authentication error (Blink code 6) is extremely rare. It is the result of a discrepancy between the BIOS and the hardware that is installed on the computer. This error occurs when the BIOS cannot authenticate signatures from the hardware on the system. The purpose of the BIOS authentication is to be sure that no one has tampered with the BIOS on the computer.
If a BIOS authentication failure occurs, the computer automatically performs a BIOS recovery. If the computer does not automatically recover the BIOS, manually perform a BIOS recovery. To manually perform a BIOS recovery, press all four arrow keys at the same time to cause the BIOS to go to the EFI partition to find and recover the current BIOS.


3: YOUR LAPTOP RUNS SLOWER WITH AGE, THIS IS BECAUSE APART FROM RAM AND CPU SPEED THE BOOT UP SPEED AND GENERAL SPEED OF THE LAPTOP STILL DEPENDS ON THE RPM (ROTATION PER MINUTE) OF THE HDD SPINDLE HEAD, THIS MEANS THE ABILITY OF THE HDD TO READ STORED DATA PER SECOND STORED ON IT.THIS ABILITY OF THE HDD DECREASES WITH TIME DUE TO MECHANICAL LAG ON THE ROTATING DISK. TO IMPROVE YOUR HDD READING DEFRAGMENT YOUR HDD REGULARLY.THIS WILL ARRANGE YOUR DATA IN SERIAL FORM AND GROUP SIMILAR FILES IN A WAY ITS EASIER TO READ. TO CHECK READING SPEED LOOK A YOUR PATA OR SATA HDD YOU WILL SEE 5400RPM OR 7200RPM OR FASTER, THEIR PRICES DIFFER WHEN BUYING.


Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by ayobarmy(m): 10:36am On May 25, 2015
hi guys, pls my hp compaq,6910p drags anytime, i plugged it in electricity, butit doesn't do same when on battery. and also the battery doesn't last up tp 30 min again at full charge, pls wat can i do...
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by idgerrard(m): 9:39am On May 26, 2015
I can't upload files from my system to the internet.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by ashatoda: 10:04am On May 26, 2015
I have a dell inspiron 5100 which is working well before but now when i put it on it displays d Dell sign then goes to the windows xp display it then goes black. I wil hear the sound of xp when it boots but the screen wil stil be black. If i off and switch on several times it is d same tin.
I cld remember that i was one day trying to instal a game software and the system hanged. So when it fail to respond i press the power switch to off it. I then put it on again, removed d game software and was just playing around and it just went black. Since then when i boot it, it displays the Dell sign and windows xp loading screen before going black.
Pls, kindly help me in diagnosing the problem with it. Thanks for ur reply.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Cksmile(m): 6:42am On Apr 30, 2016
needs help pls..
my window 10 (browsers) keep redirecting to unwanted and annoying ad page (porn sites)...pls what could be the possible cause & wat can i to stop it
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Nobody: 12:15pm On May 01, 2016
Hello,
I'm using window 7..weneva I put on my laptop d screen will not come up jst white n later go black...what cn I do?
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by AlphaT(m): 2:34pm On Jun 02, 2016
MAIZAMANI:
Please guys help how can I change my language from Chinese to English. It runs on window 7.the laptop is lenovo e530
Hello Bro, Did the laptop come with Chinese or were u the one that changed ot yourself?
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by AlphaT(m): 2:36pm On Jun 02, 2016
neemortah:
Hello,
I'm using window 7..weneva I put on my laptop d screen will not come up jst white n later go black...what cn I do?
Hi,
Did you install any New Software or perform any Update on the Laptop before it started this problem?
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by AlphaT(m): 2:38pm On Jun 02, 2016
Cksmile:
needs help pls..
my window 10 (browsers) keep redirecting to unwanted and annoying ad page (porn sites)...pls what could be the possible cause & wat can i to stop it
Sorry about that Bro, but do u have any antivirus installed?
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by AlphaT(m): 2:40pm On Jun 02, 2016
ayobarmy:
hi guys, pls my hp compaq,6910p drags anytime, i plugged it in electricity, butit doesn't do same when on battery. and also the battery doesn't last up tp 30 min again at full charge, pls wat can i do...
Hello Bro,
Try to use a different HP adapter to Charge your PC. Sometimes, the Charger might be the Problem.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by AlphaT(m): 2:44pm On Jun 02, 2016
ashatoda:
I have a dell inspiron 5100 which is working well before but now when i put it on it displays d Dell sign then goes to the windows xp display it then goes black. I wil hear the sound of xp when it boots but the screen wil stil be black. If i off and switch on several times it is d same tin.
I cld remember that i was one day trying to instal a game software and the system hanged. So when it fail to respond i press the power switch to off it. I then put it on again, removed d game software and was just playing around and it just went black. Since then when i boot it, it displays the Dell sign and windows xp loading screen before going black.
Pls, kindly help me in diagnosing the problem with it. Thanks for ur reply.
Hi Sir,
You might be having a problem with your Display driver. Do you know how to perform a system restore on your PC?
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by AlphaT(m): 2:49pm On Jun 02, 2016
billtommy:
Got a problem with my hp notebook, the BIOS was updating when Nepa took light, afterwhich I tried to switch it on, the only indication I got was the caplock key blinking twice (BIOS corrupted according to HP website). It was like dat for about 3 days. I took it to the technician and the light stopped blinking. Just an indicator by the side blinks. I'm so confused as I have taken it to 2 computer technicians and its still not coming up. Pls help.
Hello Bro, your Bios is definitely corrupted... Here's something you can do, https://www.technibble.com/how-to-recover-from-a-bad-bios-update/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C3785767860
You'll need to open the Laptop to reset the bios. The instructions have been clearly explained in the link above. If you encounter any problem, lemme know.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by billtommy(m): 3:40pm On Jun 02, 2016
AlphaT:

Hello Bro, your Bios is definitely corrupted... Here's something you can do, https://www.technibble.com/how-to-recover-from-a-bad-bios-update/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C3785767860
You'll need to open the Laptop to reset the bios. The instructions have been clearly explained in the link above. If you encounter any problem, lemme know.

Thank u so much. So the laptop as scrap already. After several attempts to revive it failed
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Avalani(m): 4:00pm On Jun 02, 2016
Hello guys, I need help with my Asus Q302LA. About 4 months ago, it developed a charging problem where initially I had to press the charger pin with pressure against the ac input for the laptop to charge. After some time, the problem developed and I had to come up with different techniques to charge, from celotaping tight the charger pin to the ac input, to placing the pc at various angles.

Unfortunately, the problem has become so bad now that none of those techniques work. I went online and learned the problem was not so rare. I even saw a YouTube video illustrating how to repair the problem: by replacing the power jack with a new one using soldering equipment.

The problem is, I can't do it myself. I have taken it to computer village : Slot engineers did not want to touch it, some other place wanted to change the entire motherboard for 109k! I don't want to give it to just anyone to experiment with.

I live and work in ogun state currently, and the job doesn't offer me enough time, so I'll appreciate if the house can recommend an affordable solution to my pc nightmare.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Tweetbright(m): 6:07pm On Jul 04, 2016
Gud pm sir, please am using hp elitebook 6930p laptop. I used the laptop very well at my office only to get home trying to use it, the caps and num lock blinked twice nd automatically restarted and then the caps and num lock blinked 5 times without displaying a thing,am kind of confused, wat am i to do? Am i changing the entire motherboard or itz BIOS?
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by horllamy(m): 5:12am On Jul 05, 2016
Tweetbright:
Gud pm sir, please am using hp elitebook 6930p laptop. I used the laptop very well at my office only to get home trying to use it, the caps and num lock blinked twice nd automatically restarted and then the caps and num lock blinked 5 times without displaying a thing,am kind of confused, wat am i to do? Am i changing the entire motherboard or itz BIOS?

It is motherboard problem but it can be fix
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Tweetbright(m): 6:28am On Jul 05, 2016
horllamy:


It is motherboard problem but it can be fix

can u please tell me d estimated cost for repairing it,am new in lag in order nt to be overcharged
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by horllamy(m): 11:38am On Jul 05, 2016
Tweetbright:

can u please tell me d estimated cost for repairing it,am new in lag in order nt to be overcharged

A also an engineer in lagos here
let chat on whatsapp

08139462401
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Nobody: 7:22am On Jul 10, 2016
hello guys, may God continue to bless all of us. Pls I want you guys to recommend a DEPENDABLE & RELIABLE antivirus for my laptop (I'm using it for downloading of music & video business). Thanks.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by ebhohon: 12:31pm On Sep 19, 2016
Hello guys My laptop screen just started tripping off. if i hold the screen and trying to position it to get a stable position before it could be stable.
please kindly advise me what the challenge is and what i should do
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by BabaDjo: 4:04pm On Sep 19, 2016
[quote author=miksonics post=4832032]YOU CAN POST ALL TYPES OF LAPTOP HARDWARE PROBLEM HERE.

COMMON SYMTOMS WITH LAPTOPS:

KEYBOARD WORKING BUT NOT DETECTED BY MOTHERBOARD (MOBO)
COMING ON NO DISPLAY
NOT POWERING
NOT CHARGING
SURGE ON USB PORT
HANGING
NOT CHARGING
MOUSE POINTER HANGING
ETC

WE WILL HELP WITH FREE ADVICE

UPDATES ON 10/12/2009


AS A GENERAL RULE FAKE ADAPTERS MAKE YOUR LAPTOPS HANG DURING BOOT UP. TO TEST, IF YOUR SYSTEM STOP FREEZING WHEN THE ADAPTOR IS REMOVED BE SURE ITS THE ADAPTOR, GET AN ORIGINAL ADAPTOR TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.


ON HP MACHINES: ANY HP PRODUCED ATER 2008, IF IT COMES ON WITH A BLANK SCREEN IT USUALLY GIVE A POST ERROR CODE THROUGH THE CAP-LOCK LIGHT ON KEYBOARD SIDE.





This document pertains to HP Notebook PCs with the HP Startup Support Environment.
On startup, you may see a blank screen. If the diagnostic utilities detect a specific problem with hardware components, the fan turns on, but the screen remains blank. To help identify the cause of the problem, various LED lights on the keyboard blink a series of codes.
The diagnostic utilities use the LEDs near the Num Lock or Caps Lock keys to blink a series of error codes. There is a pause and the pattern repeats continuously at the end of the series of blinks until the error is resolved.
LED Component Error Condition
Blinking battery power LED Battery Insufficient charge on the battery
Blink: 1 - Caps Lock/Num Lock CPU CPU not functional
Blink: 2 - Caps Lock/Num Lock BIOS BIOS corruption failure
Blink: 3 - Caps Lock/Num Lock Memory Module error not functional
Blink: 4 - Caps Lock/Num Lock Graphics Graphics controller not functional
Blink: 5 - Caps Lock/Num Lock System board General system board failure
Blink: 6 - Caps Lock/Num Lock BIOS BIOS authentication failure

Error code explanations
The sections below provide some common explanations for each error code listed in the table above.
Insufficient charge on the battery
If the battery light (which looks like a lightning bolt ) flashes, the battery has insufficient charge to start the computer. To resolve this error, try the following solutions.
•Connect the notebook PC to AC power and attempt to start the computer again.
◦Check the AC adapter to confirm that all of the plugs are securely seated.
◦Determine if the power LED on the AC adapter is lit (if available) to verify that the computer is receiving AC power from the wall outlet.
•If the computer operates on AC power correctly, charge the battery for thirty minutes to one hour and then restart the computer.
NOTE: Charging the battery for this length of time is called "trickle charging". Trickle charging is a continuous constant-current charge at a low rate, which recharges the battery slowly when it is in a deep discharge state. Deep discharge occurs when a battery is left unused for extended periods of time.

CPU not functional
The computer processor (Blink code 1) has stopped functioning properly. Contact HP for assistance.
BIOS corruption failure
If a BIOS corruption error occurs (Blink code 2), you may not even notice the blink codes, because as soon as the computer recognizes the error, it restarts, attempts to recover the BIOS, and then restarts again. You may notice an extra-long startup process as a result, and a message indicating that the BIOS has been recovered may display on startup. If this occurs, update the BIOS on the computer. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS or ROM for Notebooks with Windows Vista support document.
Module error not functional
If you experience a memory failure (Blink code 3), follow the guide in the table below.
If you are using:
Original Memory New Memory
Reseat the memory. If reseating the memory does not resolve the problem, try replacing the memory with new memory. Reseat the memory. If you continue to experience this error code after reseating the memory, the problem may be with the memory itself. Take the new memory out of the computer, put the original memory back into the computer, and then retest it.

If you do not feel comfortable reseating the memory yourself, take the computer to a computer retailer and ask them to reseat it for you.
NOTE: Some memory module errors allow you to start up the computer and the operating system before restarting and displaying the blink code.

Graphics controller not functional
If you experience a graphics controller failure (Blink code 4), contact HP for assistance.
General system board failure
A general system board failure (Blink code 5) is the failure of a component not covered by the other LED error codes. Contact HP for assistance.
BIOS authentication failure
The BIOS authentication error (Blink code 6) is extremely rare. It is the result of a discrepancy between the BIOS and the hardware that is installed on the computer. This error occurs when the BIOS cannot authenticate signatures from the hardware on the system. The purpose of the BIOS authentication is to be sure that no one has tampered with the BIOS on the computer.
If a BIOS authentication failure occurs, the computer automatically performs a BIOS recovery. If the computer does not automatically recover the BIOS, manually perform a BIOS recovery. To manually perform a BIOS recovery, press all four arrow keys at the same time to cause the BIOS to go to the EFI partition to find and recover the current BIOS.


3: YOUR LAPTOP RUNS SLOWER WITH AGE, THIS IS BECAUSE APART FROM RAM AND CPU SPEED THE BOOT UP SPEED AND GENERAL SPEED OF THE LAPTOP STILL DEPENDS ON THE RPM (ROTATION PER MINUTE) OF THE HDD SPINDLE HEAD, THIS MEANS THE ABILITY OF THE HDD TO READ STORED DATA PER SECOND STORED ON IT.THIS ABILITY OF THE HDD DECREASES WITH TIME DUE TO MECHANICAL LAG ON THE ROTATING DISK. TO IMPROVE YOUR HDD READING DEFRAGMENT YOUR HDD REGULARLY.THIS WILL ARRANGE YOUR DATA IN SERIAL FORM AND GROUP SIMILAR FILES IN A WAY ITS EASIER TO READ. TO CHECK READING SPEED LOOK A YOUR PATA OR SATA HDD YOU WILL SEE 5400RPM OR 7200RPM OR FASTER, THEIR PRICES DIFFER WHEN BUYING.

nice job here,pls I wanted to change My hp15 laptop, but it not showing d usual notification lights. what could be wrong
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by beiges: 7:12pm On Sep 19, 2016
Good day, I have an HP envy 15 laptop which I recently bought new. Some few weeks ago it started giving me a squeakish sound on startup and the speaker started behaving. Today I put on the system but it took a very long time to boot so I forced it off. meanwhile the screen was also misbehaving. i put it back on but it is still booting slowly and now the sound has stopped working entirely. I tried troubleshooting but it is still not working. also it cannot connect with wireless network. I've tried troubleshooting and restarted all to no avail. Please what is the problem and the solution
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Julivas(m): 8:36pm On Sep 19, 2016
Good evening
Please I'm using a dell laptop, whenever i on it , it will shut down òn its own after a minute. What can i do? Thanks.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by henrynick(m): 9:08pm On Sep 19, 2016
miksonics:
YOU CAN POST ALL TYPES OF LAPTOP HARDWARE PROBLEM HERE.

COMMON SYMTOMS WITH LAPTOPS:

KEYBOARD WORKING BUT NOT DETECTED BY MOTHERBOARD (MOBO)
COMING ON NO DISPLAY
NOT POWERING
NOT CHARGING
SURGE ON USB PORT
HANGING
NOT CHARGING
MOUSE POINTER HANGING
ETC

WE WILL HELP WITH FREE ADVICE

UPDATES ON 10/12/2009


AS A GENERAL RULE FAKE ADAPTERS MAKE YOUR LAPTOPS HANG DURING BOOT UP. TO TEST, IF YOUR SYSTEM STOP FREEZING WHEN THE ADAPTOR IS REMOVED BE SURE ITS THE ADAPTOR, GET AN ORIGINAL ADAPTOR TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.


ON HP MACHINES: ANY HP PRODUCED ATER 2008, IF IT COMES ON WITH A BLANK SCREEN IT USUALLY GIVE A POST ERROR CODE THROUGH THE CAP-LOCK LIGHT ON KEYBOARD SIDE.





This document pertains to HP Notebook PCs with the HP Startup Support Environment.
On startup, you may see a blank screen. If the diagnostic utilities detect a specific problem with hardware components, the fan turns on, but the screen remains blank. To help identify the cause of the problem, various LED lights on the keyboard blink a series of codes.
The diagnostic utilities use the LEDs near the Num Lock or Caps Lock keys to blink a series of error codes. There is a pause and the pattern repeats continuously at the end of the series of blinks until the error is resolved.
LED Component Error Condition
Blinking battery power LED Battery Insufficient charge on the battery
Blink: 1 - Caps Lock/Num Lock CPU CPU not functional
Blink: 2 - Caps Lock/Num Lock BIOS BIOS corruption failure
Blink: 3 - Caps Lock/Num Lock Memory Module error not functional
Blink: 4 - Caps Lock/Num Lock Graphics Graphics controller not functional
Blink: 5 - Caps Lock/Num Lock System board General system board failure
Blink: 6 - Caps Lock/Num Lock BIOS BIOS authentication failure

Error code explanations
The sections below provide some common explanations for each error code listed in the table above.
Insufficient charge on the battery
If the battery light (which looks like a lightning bolt ) flashes, the battery has insufficient charge to start the computer. To resolve this error, try the following solutions.
•Connect the notebook PC to AC power and attempt to start the computer again.
◦Check the AC adapter to confirm that all of the plugs are securely seated.
◦Determine if the power LED on the AC adapter is lit (if available) to verify that the computer is receiving AC power from the wall outlet.
•If the computer operates on AC power correctly, charge the battery for thirty minutes to one hour and then restart the computer.
NOTE: Charging the battery for this length of time is called "trickle charging". Trickle charging is a continuous constant-current charge at a low rate, which recharges the battery slowly when it is in a deep discharge state. Deep discharge occurs when a battery is left unused for extended periods of time.

CPU not functional
The computer processor (Blink code 1) has stopped functioning properly. Contact HP for assistance.
BIOS corruption failure
If a BIOS corruption error occurs (Blink code 2), you may not even notice the blink codes, because as soon as the computer recognizes the error, it restarts, attempts to recover the BIOS, and then restarts again. You may notice an extra-long startup process as a result, and a message indicating that the BIOS has been recovered may display on startup. If this occurs, update the BIOS on the computer. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS or ROM for Notebooks with Windows Vista support document.
Module error not functional
If you experience a memory failure (Blink code 3), follow the guide in the table below.
If you are using:
Original Memory New Memory
Reseat the memory. If reseating the memory does not resolve the problem, try replacing the memory with new memory. Reseat the memory. If you continue to experience this error code after reseating the memory, the problem may be with the memory itself. Take the new memory out of the computer, put the original memory back into the computer, and then retest it.

If you do not feel comfortable reseating the memory yourself, take the computer to a computer retailer and ask them to reseat it for you.
NOTE: Some memory module errors allow you to start up the computer and the operating system before restarting and displaying the blink code.

Graphics controller not functional
If you experience a graphics controller failure (Blink code 4), contact HP for assistance.
General system board failure
A general system board failure (Blink code 5) is the failure of a component not covered by the other LED error codes. Contact HP for assistance.
BIOS authentication failure
The BIOS authentication error (Blink code 6) is extremely rare. It is the result of a discrepancy between the BIOS and the hardware that is installed on the computer. This error occurs when the BIOS cannot authenticate signatures from the hardware on the system. The purpose of the BIOS authentication is to be sure that no one has tampered with the BIOS on the computer.
If a BIOS authentication failure occurs, the computer automatically performs a BIOS recovery. If the computer does not automatically recover the BIOS, manually perform a BIOS recovery. To manually perform a BIOS recovery, press all four arrow keys at the same time to cause the BIOS to go to the EFI partition to find and recover the current BIOS.


3: YOUR LAPTOP RUNS SLOWER WITH AGE, THIS IS BECAUSE APART FROM RAM AND CPU SPEED THE BOOT UP SPEED AND GENERAL SPEED OF THE LAPTOP STILL DEPENDS ON THE RPM (ROTATION PER MINUTE) OF THE HDD SPINDLE HEAD, THIS MEANS THE ABILITY OF THE HDD TO READ STORED DATA PER SECOND STORED ON IT.THIS ABILITY OF THE HDD DECREASES WITH TIME DUE TO MECHANICAL LAG ON THE ROTATING DISK. TO IMPROVE YOUR HDD READING DEFRAGMENT YOUR HDD REGULARLY.THIS WILL ARRANGE YOUR DATA IN SERIAL FORM AND GROUP SIMILAR FILES IN A WAY ITS EASIER TO READ. TO CHECK READING SPEED LOOK A YOUR PATA OR SATA HDD YOU WILL SEE 5400RPM OR 7200RPM OR FASTER, THEIR PRICES DIFFER WHEN BUYING.










Boss good evening please I need a lil help.....I got a macbook pro but this piece of crap is old its a macbooj 3,1 and I wanna run a dual os on it the RAM is 2gig dual core @2.2ghz .....can I run windows and Mac is on it please

Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Lakerz009(m): 11:30pm On Sep 19, 2016
Please how much will it cost me to get a new screen for Dell 5040... My screen got broken some weeks ago.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by horllamy(m): 6:33am On Sep 20, 2016
Julivas:
Good evening
Please I'm using a dell laptop, whenever i on it , it will shut down òn its own after a minute. What can i do? Thanks.

hope is not getting hot, bcus it maybe ur system is overheating
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by horllamy(m): 6:34am On Sep 20, 2016
Lakerz009:
Please how much will it cost me to get a new screen for Dell 5040... My screen got broken some weeks ago.

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Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Julivas(m): 11:15am On Sep 20, 2016
horllamy:

hope is not getting hot, bcus it maybe ur system is overheating
Thanks No, it is not.
Re: Post Your Laptop Problems Here For Free Advice. by Lakerz009(m): 2:19pm On Sep 26, 2016
Afternoon guys... I'll like to know if the issue of "Plugged In Not Charging" of my Dell 5040 can be solved.... This has been happening since way back and have heard different stories about it but it still remain unfixed after several attempts...

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