Comments on: Hi, I have a problem with my computer…(HP Pavilion Laptop)? http://www.free-computerblog.com/228/hi-i-have-a-problem-with-my-computerhp-pavilion-laptop/ Find the best free computer Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:30:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Lech O http://www.free-computerblog.com/228/hi-i-have-a-problem-with-my-computerhp-pavilion-laptop/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Lech O Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:42:43 +0000 http://www.free-computerblog.com/228/hi-i-have-a-problem-with-my-computerhp-pavilion-laptop/#comment-222 1. Does it make the usual sounds as it starts up (beeps, whirring of the drives as they spin up)? 2. Does it run hot when left on for a bit? If it does and you have no password on your account, connect it to an external monitor and let it start up (leave it for the time it would usual take for it to start). Then try switching to external monitor (Fn + one of the function keys, depends on the type which one exactly). If the monitor lights up only the screen is done for. If it doesn't, it might be the mainboard, memory, processor, the graphics card or power supply. Try starting it with battery only and with the external power supply. Contact HP and tell them about your situation. The lack of receipts does make it easier for them to wiggle out of any service they should provide, but you do have a chance of running into a helpful tech, who will advise you. 1. Does it make the usual sounds as it starts up (beeps, whirring of the drives as they spin up)?
2. Does it run hot when left on for a bit?

If it does and you have no password on your account, connect it to an external monitor and let it start up (leave it for the time it would usual take for it to start). Then try switching to external monitor (Fn + one of the function keys, depends on the type which one exactly). If the monitor lights up only the screen is done for. If it doesn’t, it might be the mainboard, memory, processor, the graphics card or power supply.

Try starting it with battery only and with the external power supply.

Contact HP and tell them about your situation. The lack of receipts does make it easier for them to wiggle out of any service they should provide, but you do have a chance of running into a helpful tech, who will advise you.

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