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HP G61 PICTURE>>>

LAPTOP IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
NO INDICATION LIGHTS, I PLUGGED IN BATTERY CHARGER ONLY THE TINY WHITE LIGHT ON THE SIDE WHERE ITS PLUGGED IN COMES ON.
I REMOVED THE BATTERY, STILL NOTHING, TRIED HOLDING DOWN THE POWER BUTTON... STILL NOTHING.
PUT BATTERY BACK IN AFTER 10MINS, NOTHING, TRIED LEAVING IT IN OVERNIGHT TO SEE IF IT MAY CHARGE... STILL NOTHING
NOTHING AT ALL, ITS JUST SITTING THERE DEAD

IVE HEARD TO TRY OPENING IT AND HAVING A LOOK AROUND TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY SCORCHES OR BUGZ/DUST/PIXIE DUST. SO I WILL TRY THAT AFTER I POST THIS!
(WHERES THAT MINI SCREWDRIVER I HAD???\)

ANY POINTERS/ASSISTANCE SIL VOO PLAY?

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Practical, ordered checks to isolate a “completely dead” HP G61 (builds on notes from and ). These steps are arranged to find a replaceable part (adapter, jack, button) before assuming a full motherboard failure. If the machine is under warranty, stop and use the warranty service.

  1. Basic power-source check

    • Try a different wall outlet (avoid surge strips). Confirm the adapter’s own LED. Read the voltage on the adapter label and, if possible, measure the barrel plug with a multimeter set to DC volts — the measured value should be close to the label. A reading of ~0 V or far off-spec means a bad adapter.

  2. Swap or test the adapter/plug

    • If a compatible HP adapter is available, try it. With the adapter plugged in, gently wiggle the barrel while watching any LEDs: flicker indicates a failing DC jack or broken barrel cable.

  3. Safe visual/connector inspection (only if out of warranty and comfortable)

    • Disconnect mains and the main battery before opening. Photograph everything before unplugging. Reseat RAM and flat flex cables; check for bulging capacitors, scorch marks, or loose DC‑jack solder joints. Keep screws organized.

  4. CMOS reset / power-button check

    • With adapter and main battery removed, hold the power button 20–30 seconds (drain residual charge). Remove the coin-cell CMOS battery for ~60 seconds then reassemble adapter-only and try to power. A stuck or failed power-button board can prevent any start.

If none of the above produces life, the fault is likely at board level (power-rail regulator, controller, or surge damage). Request a repair shop diagnostic that specifically checks the adapter, DC-in, and the 19V/standby rails before approving expensive board work. For safety: avoid live-board probing without experience and do not attempt high-voltage capacitor work. ’s point about using a pro is good when in doubt.

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if you try running it on mains only and nothing then it sounds like an electrical fault. (fuse, connection internal loose, chip loose, broken on off switch) or maybe the mboard is faulty after a voltage surge. Isuspect you need a service engineer.
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Why are you posting in all capital letters? Sorry about that, meaningless comment of mune.

Back to the problem at hand, is your power supply voltage set correctly? Test your power supply unit ( PSU ). Are you good with computers if not i suggest sending it for repair to have an expert to look at it. What Mjdodd said can be true too about the motherboard problem. How old is your laptop?

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It's kinda rude to post this in all Capital Letters because it usually used for SHOUTING!! and/or MAD at something.

If you doesn't know how laptop works, better just send it to local store to take a look. Also when is the last time you used it anyway?

commented: Same thinking as me above about the shouting part +10
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