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When i power it on all the lights/indicators come on, as in the touch button controls above main keyboard, and they stay on for a bit then go off then come back on, i believe it is the motherboard but that i would check here to get your thoughts on this

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Summary and focused diagnostic checklist to complement the suggestions from , , and others. The replies point toward either a board/graphics issue or a power/input problem; the steps below show how to isolate which subsystem is failing before buying parts or paying for a repair.

  • Power sanity

    • Verify the AC adapter either with a multimeter or a known-good, matching-spec adapter. Test with the battery removed (AC-only). Inspect the DC jack and cable for looseness, fraying or intermittent contact.

  • Minimal-boot isolation

    • Remove HDD, optical drive and all USB devices. Leave a single memory module in the primary slot and try power-on. Note fan activity, any POST beeps, and whether keyboard LEDs (Caps/Num Lock) toggle. Beep codes or LED behavior often locate the fault to POST-able hardware versus an early power-rail failure.

  • External-video test

    • Attach an external monitor to the VGA/HDMI port. If external output appears while the internal screen stays blank, suspect the panel/inverter/cable. If both displays are blank, focus on the system board/graphics path.

  • Visual inspection and thermal maintenance

    • Open the service panel to check for bulging capacitors, scorched areas, loose connectors, or clogged heatsink/fan. Cleaning dust and reseating the heatsink (with fresh thermal compound) can cure some thermal-related failures. Professional board-level repair is required for cracked GPU solder joints.

  • Data and warranty precautions

    • Remove the hard drive to preserve data (use a USB adapter/enclosure). Check any warranty or service programs before opening the case. Use ESD precautions when handling components.

If diagnostics point to the graphics/chipset area, note that home “reflow” attempts can give temporary fixes; long-term reliability usually requires professional rework or a motherboard replacement. The checklist above helps decide whether a simple parts swap, data rescue, or a board-level repair is the appropriate next step.

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Member Avatar for vinayag.79

I've come across this website which could help you. Its help

Member Avatar for medog

Sounds Like the GPU overheated and de-soldered itself from the motherboard.. There are a lot of these out there. Check h.p.'s website to see if it's been re-called.

Member Avatar for elsiekins

Had exactly the same problem it is the motherboard and it is a known fault with them cos i had the DV pavilion 9800, Luckally mine is under warenty So i sent mine back , althought HP tech support is shit so i contacted the vender i bought it off

Member Avatar for logoonlinepros

I think your laptop power supply was fail.

Member Avatar for elsiekins

I think your laptop power supply was fail.

Its not if you look at all the forums and problems people have had it is a known fault and has had a recall by HP

On a separate note I am so sick of HP DV's 3 problems in 3 years !

Member Avatar for sjdegraeve

had the same problem with mine most likely the video chip if the power supplys good do all the lights come on before turning off if so its the chip i repaired mine for less than five dollars.

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