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Originally Posted by Master_Vos 
BIOS update doesn't always mean they have to replace the chip ( unless it's a bad manufactured chip that is). Maybe HP has released a new version of the BIOS + a tool to flash it. Instructions should be on their site. Flashing the BIOS could solve the problem.
And i thought we were talking about an old computer that started to get issues?
I understand that one can flash the BIOS, and I would gladly do that, but unfortunately nothing comes on the screen, just LEDs flash as it restarts. I do not know HOW can a BIOS chip go faulty I just have no clue what else could that be. Thank you for advice though.
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Originally Posted by Master_Vos
I would not mess up with the hardware too much if i were you... Have you tried already to disable the graphics card in the BIOS ? Maybe when its turned off you can boot normally.
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Originally Posted by Master_Vos
BIOS update doesn't always mean they have to replace the chip ( unless it's a bad manufactured chip that is). Maybe HP has released a new version of the BIOS + a tool to flash it. Instructions should be on their site. Flashing the BIOS could solve the problem.
And i thought we were talking about an old computer that started to get issues?
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Originally Posted by jergrif73
I have a similar issue. When starting up my laptop, the power lights come on and the hard drive light flickers three or four times and then nothing. When I put a cd in, the cdwill spin a couple of timesand the hard drive light will fliccker again three or four times and nothing. Something that happens that typically doesn't happen before entering teh operating system is that I have to hold the power button down about fiveseconds for it to turn off. Befroe when it ran fine, I could just hit the button before getting to the operating system. I have a Compaq Presario R3000 Series latop.
Steps that I have taken:
Removed and reinserted the hard drive
Removed and swapped slot 1 and slot 2 RAM
Tried to start up with only AC
Removed the AC and Battery and held down the power button for a hard reset
Started up without a hard drive (thelast time I accidentally did that, I at least got a "Can not find book disk" error.
I was told that it might be the BGA RAM on the video card, but after that I was told that the graphics card shares the computer RAM butupon loking at the specs it does appear that the graphics has its own RAM. Iam still at a loss for what and where the BGA RAM is. Also, in looking at my chip and heat sink, when I took the heat sink off to reseat the cpu, I noticed that the contact paste was solid and brittle. Is changing the graphics out hard to do? Or should I replace the chip? It did run a bit without a fan a few months agofor a couple of weeks. Any input isgreatly appreciated
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Originally Posted by Master_Vos
I would not mess up with the hardware too much if i were you... Have you tried already to disable the graphics card in the BIOS ? Maybe when its turned off you can boot normally.
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Originally Posted by reen.blom
If it is a problem with a graphics card, will it not give some beeps?
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It depends on what computer you have. Some do not create beep code sounds and others do not have an internal speaker.
The bios will post on the screen if the cycle is complete.
To: reen.blom
Since your computer does not have onboard video, why don't you try to push the video board back in place. Try it first.
To: jergrif73
Since your computer has provided with an onboard video. Its memory shared with the system memory. No conflict with the video memory and it seldom failed.
Okay, guys, if you feel the problem is in your system board. Try these solutions first before replacing your system board/motherboard.
1. Plug your AC power adapter directly to the wall outlet. Don't use automatic voltage regulator or whatever alternative power supply source. Check also the output voltage of the automatic voltage regulator (if any). Use multimeter.
2. Check the output voltage of the AC power adapter. Use multimeter.
3. Maybe your power socket or jacket is loose on the motherboard/system board. Try to locate it, just wiggle each pin terminal (cold soldered), then solder it.
4. The battery cannot receive anymore charging from the power supply or the battery itself is almost dying.
But anyway, since, I think overheating is not an issue here. Try also to clean the cpu fan.
The bios will post on the screen if the cycle is complete.
To: reen.blom
Since your computer does not have onboard video, why don't you try to push the video board back in place. Try it first.
To: jergrif73
Since your computer has provided with an onboard video. Its memory shared with the system memory. No conflict with the video memory and it seldom failed.
Okay, guys, if you feel the problem is in your system board. Try these solutions first before replacing your system board/motherboard.
1. Plug your AC power adapter directly to the wall outlet. Don't use automatic voltage regulator or whatever alternative power supply source. Check also the output voltage of the automatic voltage regulator (if any). Use multimeter.
2. Check the output voltage of the AC power adapter. Use multimeter.
3. Maybe your power socket or jacket is loose on the motherboard/system board. Try to locate it, just wiggle each pin terminal (cold soldered), then solder it.
4. The battery cannot receive anymore charging from the power supply or the battery itself is almost dying.
But anyway, since, I think overheating is not an issue here. Try also to clean the cpu fan.
Last edited by fren; Jul 25th, 2007 at 2:10 pm.
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Thank you Fren!
You just confirm my suspicions that I will have to replace the motherboard, and the cheapest I found so far is aboput 200 British Pounds. OUCH.
The CPU fan is immaculate condition. Would the Lights still go on (It has a multimedia button bar with LEDs) and the rest would power up if there was something wrong with adapter? Will check that out though.
Thank you
PS Graphics card on that laptop is soldered on the board and its RAM as well. Suppose this is what makes that board so expensive.
You just confirm my suspicions that I will have to replace the motherboard, and the cheapest I found so far is aboput 200 British Pounds. OUCH.
The CPU fan is immaculate condition. Would the Lights still go on (It has a multimedia button bar with LEDs) and the rest would power up if there was something wrong with adapter? Will check that out though.
Thank you
PS Graphics card on that laptop is soldered on the board and its RAM as well. Suppose this is what makes that board so expensive.
10-11 months old... Can't you still use waranty or something?
And after reading all these replies i think both Fren and your suspicions are right.... Unfortunately you'll have to pay quite a lot... However try Fren's suggestions first mate =)
And after reading all these replies i think both Fren and your suspicions are right.... Unfortunately you'll have to pay quite a lot... However try Fren's suggestions first mate =)
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There is nothing to lose if you will try my above advise.
There is nothing to lose if you will try my above advise.
Last edited by fren; Jul 25th, 2007 at 8:14 pm.
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Originally Posted by fren
It depends on what computer you have. Some do not create beep code sounds and others do not have an internal speaker.
The bios will post on the screen if the cycle is complete.
To: reen.blom
Since your computer does not have onboard video, why don't you try to push the video board back in place. Try it first.
To: jergrif73
Since your computer has provided with an onboard video. Its memory shared with the system memory. No conflict with the video memory and it seldom failed.
Okay, guys, if you feel the problem is in your system board. Try these solutions first before replacing your system board/motherboard.
1. Plug your AC power adapter directly to the wall outlet. Don't use automatic voltage regulator or whatever alternative power supply source. Check also the output voltage of the automatic voltage regulator (if any). Use multimeter.
2. Check the output voltage of the AC power adapter. Use multimeter.
3. Maybe your power socket or jacket is loose on the motherboard/system board. Try to locate it, just wiggle each pin terminal (cold soldered), then solder it.
4. The battery cannot receive anymore charging from the power supply or the battery itself is almost dying.
But anyway, since, I think overheating is not an issue here. Try also to clean the cpu fan.
The power jacket is nice and tight to the board, which I wouldn't think that it was loose as the laptop seems to be fine inthe power aspect. Could the cpu chip not being set correctly or being burned up or not having contact paste (enough to make full contact with the heat sink) prevent a boot up?
Also, does the following mean that the graphics card does NOT share the computers RAM but rather has its own RAM that could be bad:
Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go
Video Memory 32MB DDR (dedicated)
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