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So I got home from work yesterday and I went to get on my Laptop (Hp Pavilion dv6000) and it was off, so I attempted to turn it on, but nothing happened, except the blue service light flashed real quick under the lightning bolt.

I am assuming it has something to do with the power intake. I have always had a battery problem, but the laptop should be able to just run on the cord even if the battery is dead right?

Any help would be appreciated, and maybe and estimation on how much something like this would cost to fix.

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As described, the machine shows no normal startup — just a quick flash of the blue service light by the lightning-bolt icon. was right to suggest isolating the battery, and ’s experience with a motherboard failure is a useful datapoint — but it’s best to work through a short isolation checklist before assuming a full-board replacement.

Try these checks in order (safe for a non-technical user; stop and get professional help if you’re uncomfortable opening the case):

  1. Remove the battery, unplug the AC, then press-and-hold the power button for 20–30 seconds (hard reset). Plug the AC back in (leave the battery out) and try to power on. Note any fan spin, drive noise, or LED behavior.
  2. Inspect the AC adapter and barrel jack. Look for frayed wiring, bent/broken barrel, or a burnt smell. If possible, confirm the adapter’s rated output on its label and test it with a multimeter or try a known-good compatible adapter.
  3. Gently wiggle the DC jack while the adapter is connected — intermittent LED/response suggests a bad jack or harness. Replacing the jack/harness is much cheaper than a motherboard swap.
  4. Reseat memory modules: remove RAM, clean contacts, test one stick at a time in each slot. Faulty RAM can prevent any boot.
  5. Watch for repeat blink/beep patterns and write them down — they’re diagnostic codes. If the fans spin but there’s no POST or display, GPU/motherboard faults are more likely.

If those checks fail, explain to a repair shop exactly what you’ve tried: “battery removed, hard reset done, adapter tested, DC jack wiggle causes no change.” Ask for a component-level diagnosis and a written estimate. Replacing a DC jack or adapter is inexpensive; a motherboard swap or GPU rework is costlier and sometimes not cost-effective for an older dv6000. If data matters, consider removing the hard drive before shipping the laptop for repair.

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Have you tried removing the battery and getting power from the power cord?

The light that comes on when charging flashes when their is not enough power left in the battery. If the laptop can't run off AC then it may be a power issue.

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i had the exact problem ...twice. it is the motherboard. i will cost around 300 bucks to fix it unless you can do it yourself or u have friends

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