Recent content by dan_9349396594

I had a similar problem twice, see https://forums.tomsguide.com/threads/hp-elitebook-2570p-not-starting.447587/ Mine is working again after being left dormant for several months, but I have no idea what the root cause is. I have suspicions about the cheap aftermarket battery I was using, but I...

That's interesting to hear - I'm going to start trying the same, and I'll post back here with results too, thanks. So far have reseated the RAM modules to no effect. Do you have the link to the other post you mention? I'm also thinking about trying to partly discharge the OEM battery in case...

Additional info: I've just measured the voltage of both batteries: the 'original' 3 cell battery is at 11.6V - stated voltage, printed on battery is 11.1V the 'aftermarket' 6 cell battery is at 11.9V - stated voltage, printed on battery is 10.8V

Tried this now. Left CMOS battery out overnight, and left the power button depressed overnight too. Unfortunately, same failure mode when reconnected. I measured the CMOS battery voltage at 2.84V whilst I had it disconnected, which I am pretty sure should be fine? Have just also tried removing...

Thanks. Given that my laptop has recovered once from this condition, I'm hopeful that there's no permanent damage. I'm certainly persuaded by your suggestion not to try cheap aftermarket batteries any more. What I can't quite understand is why after removing the battery and power supply...

Problem solved, BUT has recurred. I came back to this after abandoning that laptop for a few months, plugged my original HP 3 cell battery in and hey presto, it started. Thanks to Axel_Reds, I guess the battery self-drained over that period. Now, I get an HP warning screen about 'Primary...

Thanks, yes tried that a full hard reset, but no change.

My Elitebook 2570p is refusing to start, any help would be MASSIVELY appreciated! Thank you. [Linux Mint 19.1] I had the laptop running and I shut down (or at least I think I did) before taking out the six cell battery - I did this because with that battery in the laptop is too big to fit into...