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Ok, first off i want to say that, im a new member, this is my first time posting but i've read around and it seems alot of people have helpful info on here, so i figured i'd give this a try.

Alright to my problem then, I have an Hp pavilion dv5130us (running windows xp media center) that i bought a little over a year ago. So about a week ago i was using it, and it froze on me, nothing was responding so u held the power button to turn it off. Now when ever i hit the power button, the buttons light up, you can hear the fan goin for about a second and then it goes quite and the screen doesnt light up, and none of the buttons respond, except ofcourse the power button.
Please help guys, any info you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

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Symptom recap: the Pavilion powers its lights and the fan for about one second, then everything dies and the screen never comes on. That pattern says the machine is getting some power but is failing very early in hardware initialization — not an OS issue.

Good suggestions already from (memory checks) and (checking HP service/recall options). If those routes do not resolve it, try the following diagnostic steps before spending money on parts or service:

  • Check the AC adapter and DC jack. Confirm the adapter shows its status LED and that the barrel connector is solid. Measure the adapter output with a multimeter and compare it to the label; intermittent voltage or a loose/broken jack can cause an immediate shutdown.
  • Watch and listen for POST signals. Note any beep sequences or power/LED blink patterns; those codes are important to a tech and often point to a specific subsystem.
  • Remove nonessential, easy-to-detach parts (hard drive, optical drive, removable Wi-Fi card) and test power-on behavior. A shorted accessory can pull the system down very quickly.
  • Do a visual inspection under the service cover (if not under warranty): look for burnt components, blown or swollen capacitors, or scorch marks around the DC-in area. Physical damage often matches this quick-shutdown symptom.
  • Record everything you try and any LED/beep patterns. If the unit is under warranty, stop and contact HP with the Service Tag; opening it can affect coverage.

If none of the above changes behavior, the fault is frequently board-level (power circuitry, DC-in, or embedded controller). Options then are HP repair (if covered), local board-level service, or sourcing a replacement motherboard. When pursuing repair, provide the model, product/Service Tag and a short log of the tests above — it speeds up correct diagnosis.

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With the computer turned off and unplugged. Remove the battery and reseat the memory modules/sticks inside the memory bay. Put all the components back then start your computer.

If the problem still persists, repeat the process then test one stick at a time in both memory slots or try to test the sticks in another computer.

It's better to clean its gold contacts with a pencil eraser before inserting a stick into its slot.

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Have you checked if your lappy falls in HPs faulty batch? You can check on their website. Obviously they have sold lots of faulty Pavillions. If your model and serial number falls in that batch you are supposed to get a free repair. (Just pray that they dont notice that "the unit has been opened"(if it was) or your extra year of warranty is void).

I have sent mine to HP only to hear that I must pay for repair , despite the fact that they sold me a screwed product!

Here is HPs pavillion link.

Good luck to fellow HP victim.

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