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Hi there, It is definitely a power problem of some sort, The next task is to isolate it. Have you tried a different compatible power adapter? Are you plugged directly into a wall outlet, or through a power strip? If you haven't yet, try a different electrical outlet. Is there an LED on the...

Hi there, I am not sure of your exact model, but the one I found based on that description was configured with Windows Vista. Assuming that your recovery partition is still intact, you can use that to reload the factory image. If you are still able to access your hard drive, then try to make a...

Hi there. Your notebook has switchable graphics. This is controlled by the operating system and driver. To save power, and generate less heat, most of the time when performing functions that do not require a more advanced processor, you system will use the Intel HD 5500. When you load an...

Hi there, Depending on whether you are using Windows 7 or 8, these pages will be of use to you. Also, I am assuming that you are using an HDMI connection. http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02013758 http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03504591...

You're very welcome, as to JaymanHD's question, Window's update's function is more about the operating system than the hardware on the computer. It provides, security updates and often patches or fixes to found operating system related issues, and generally also performs updates to Microsoft...

Hi there, I would suggest you work through document from the support page for your notebook: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-dv4-Entertainment-Notebook-PC-series/4031721/model/4041679/document/c01997899 It should either get you up and running or identify the cause. I post on...

Here is a link to the quick specs sheet for that notebook that gives a detailed breakdown of the maximum battery life, based on processor and operating system for both the 3 cell and 4 cell battery packs. http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c04296085.pdf As you will see from the table on...

Hi, I will need a bit more information from you to be able to help. Can you post the complete product number and operating system your computer is running? Is the screen always dim? Have you checked your power adapter or tried a different compatible one? Also have you tried a different...

Battery life depends on various factors including product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, use, wireless functionality, and power management settings, as well as connected external devices (USB or otherwise). The maximum capacity of the battery will also naturally decrease...

This is the link to the Software and driver page for that notebook model. http://h22207.www2.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-15-r200-notebook-pc-series/7486447/model/7748033 Just be sure that the correct operating system is displayed, and if not click the Edit to the right of the message...

It sounds a lot like there is a loose connection, probably the small ribbon cable running from the display to the system board. When you move the lid/display as you do, sometimes you are getting a connection, but I would expect it to be very undependable. Either that or something is applying...