HP Notebook not starting, CAPS and Scroll Lock lights flashing indefinitely.
HP Pavillion dv6 laptop is not starting when I push "on" button. All lights turn on and the fan starts working, but nothing displays on screen, while CAPS and Scroll Lock lights blink slowly ('on' for 1 second and then 'off' for 3 seconds, repeating indefinitely).
I tried removing the battery and then holding down "on" button for 30 seconds, but it did not help. Also, I installed another compatible RAM module and tried it with both memory slots, but it didn't help either.
The battery is charging when I connect AC power adapter, and the same issue remains if I remove the battery and start HP notebook only with AC adapter connected (CAPS and Scroll Lock lights flashing slowly).
Any help would be much appreciated, with thanks.
I tried removing the battery and then holding down "on" button for 30 seconds, but it did not help. Also, I installed another compatible RAM module and tried it with both memory slots, but it didn't help either.
The battery is charging when I connect AC power adapter, and the same issue remains if I remove the battery and start HP notebook only with AC adapter connected (CAPS and Scroll Lock lights flashing slowly).
Any help would be much appreciated, with thanks.
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Sounds as if it may be the motherboard. It may be worth your time and money to take it to a local (mom and pop) store. I find that a lot of smaller computer repair shops will apply any diagnostic fees to replacement costs.
Could also be an issue with the screen. If the laptop has an available avg/dvi/hdmi port try plugging a monitor into it and see if you get anything from that.
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Hi guys,
I am one of those "mom and pop stores", unfortunately. I tried connecting an external screen, but it did not display anything (even though I also tried Fn-F4 keys several times to transfer the video signal to the external monitor).
I also found googling that it could be the motherboard (or CPU) fault, but I will check those connections to the keyboard and screen, because it may be cheaper to buy another laptop than replace the motherboard, thanks.
I am one of those "mom and pop stores", unfortunately. I tried connecting an external screen, but it did not display anything (even though I also tried Fn-F4 keys several times to transfer the video signal to the external monitor).
I also found googling that it could be the motherboard (or CPU) fault, but I will check those connections to the keyboard and screen, because it may be cheaper to buy another laptop than replace the motherboard, thanks.
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Thanks for your help guys.