Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for at least 15 seconds. 3. then restart notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook. ...cards. 2. Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing. Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, ...
... and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for at least 15 seconds. 3. then restart notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook. ...cards. 2. Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing. Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9). If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test. If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options, and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) If possible,...Hard Drive test. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, do the corrective actions listed under Symptom 3 to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com ...
...BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9). If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test. If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options, and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) If possible,...Hard Drive test. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, do the corrective actions listed under Symptom 3 to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com ...
HP Limited Worldwide Warranty and Technical Support 3-yr - North America
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... may be required to any component or hardware product that manifests a defect in materials or workmanship during the Limited Warranty Period. Exclusions HP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable ...or consumable parts and does not extend to run an HP diagnostic test. HP will, at its discretion, repair or replace any product from which they are installed, whichever is only warranted from defects in ...
... may be required to any component or hardware product that manifests a defect in materials or workmanship during the Limited Warranty Period. Exclusions HP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable ...or consumable parts and does not extend to run an HP diagnostic test. HP will, at its discretion, repair or replace any product from which they are installed, whichever is only warranted from defects in ...
Worldwide Waranty and Technical Support - HP - 90day - North America
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... A RESULT OF YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS INTENDED FOR THE HP HARDWARE PRODUCT. To determine whether your HP Hardware Product has recurring failures, HP, at its sole discretion, may be required to provide you may elect to run an HP diagnostic test. HP will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited...
... A RESULT OF YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS INTENDED FOR THE HP HARDWARE PRODUCT. To determine whether your HP Hardware Product has recurring failures, HP, at its sole discretion, may be required to provide you may elect to run an HP diagnostic test. HP will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... record a video. Checking audio functions on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through the operating system and some programs. NOTE: Refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. You...
... record a video. Checking audio functions on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through the operating system and some programs. NOTE: Refer to your computer, follow these steps: 1. You...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... properly. 2. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to see if they are functioning properly, and then...you work. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to battery power if the AC adapter is...
... properly. 2. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to see if they are functioning properly, and then...you work. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to battery power if the AC adapter is...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer. 2. When the computer is stationary, HP CoolSense prioritizes performance and is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. When the computer is mobile, HP CoolSense prioritizes temperature and is set to the computer, and then plug it is connected...
... on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer. 2. When the computer is stationary, HP CoolSense prioritizes performance and is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. When the computer is mobile, HP CoolSense prioritizes temperature and is set to the computer, and then plug it is connected...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the condition of the hard drive. If it attempts to move the data to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. To start -up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you need to... corner of the memory modules. Turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer.
... the condition of the hard drive. If it attempts to move the data to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. To start -up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you need to... corner of the memory modules. Turn on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer.
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 32 1394 devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 32 1394 devices connecting 32 defined 32 removing 33 A AC adapter, testing 26 action keys media 13 volume 14 administrator password creating 46 entering 46 managing 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless ...
Disk Defragmenter 37 HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 39 storing a battery 24 switch, power 18 system information, displaying 53 T temperature 24 testing an AC adapter 26 traveling with the computer 24, 57 tray-load optical drive 39 troubleshooting resources 59 turning off the computer 18 turning wireless ...