Asus K501 Series Laptop slow, slow, slow to start

[janedoesmith]

My laptop takes several minutes to start up, then to be able to start Firefox, etc. Freezes frequently for approx 1/2 hour, then, usually is fine.

Also, second light below touchpad blinks orange continuously, even when shut down.

 

[shivababbli]

maybe your hdd is having a problem, run manufacturers diaognastic tool