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by: roshankumar2 May 21, 2012 1:57 AM PDT

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Laptop is not getting started

by roshankumar2 - 5/21/12 1:57 AM

My laptop is showing some unusual behaviour. When I press the power button, keyboard lights get on, fan get started, but noting comes on screen. But sometimes, it get started also. I have tired of thinking that where the problem may be. Because if the problem lies anywhere, then it should not get started anytime, but it does sometimes.
If anybody get any idea that were the problem may lie, please suggest me with the possible solutions.
Specifications:
HP Presario B3000
AMD Athelon Processor
Memory - 512 MB
Hard Disk - 120 GB


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Re: not started

by Kees_B Moderator - 5/21/12 2:10 AM

In Reply to: Laptop is not getting started by roshankumar2

Seems like a hardware issue on the motherboard, the socalled BAD CAPS issue.
Replacing the motherboard generally is too expensive when the laptop is out of warranty and older than 2 years, so it might be time for a new one, unless you find a repair shop that is willing to replace those caps.

Kees


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This looks similar to a January 2008 Walmart laptop

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/21/12 10:15 AM

In Reply to: Laptop is not getting started by roshankumar2

"Compaq 15.4" Presario C727US Laptop PC w/ Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2310"

At over 4 years old I suggest you try the generic reset at
http://forums.cnet.com/7726-19681_102-3138013.html?tag=posts;msg3138013

Then I suggest you never take this in for repair given its age.
Bob


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