HP Laptop shut it down now when I turn it on the lights blink including caps lock and screen stays black what do i do?

[someguy4]

I was on a game and wanted to exit I pressed window to get to the page when you login with the squares didnt work and it froze (the game) so I turned of my PC from the power button and now when I turn it back on the caps lock button turns on and off and the screens does not turn onmti stays black and the power button stays on as well as the small thing near the F1 buttons it stays red they charged light won't flicker anymore when I charge it and if anyone knows how to fix it tell me very simply and in greet detail I know nothing about computers so if you can work me through the the process and have a good day

 

[whitey86]

Fingers cross is just a corrupt bios that can be recovered. This can be done like this
■ make sure its turned off first
■ before turning on, hold down the windows key and B key down
■ now turn it on, keeping those 2 keys still pressed down
■ With in a few minutes 'bios recovery' should come up. You can then release those 2 keys.

This should work if the harddrive has a backup of the bios on it.

If this fails, reply with the number of flashs the caplock light dose in turn and we can then find out more.

Good luck!

 

[Missysue1011]

whitey86,

This absolutely worked for me (windows key & letter b)!!!! Laptop had been "broke" for like a year. Appreciate it greatly

 

[Chavah]

I'm having a similar problem with my
8 months old hp envy x360 screen is black, fan is on, caps lock blinks three slow blinks then 5 quick blinks. Even when I close it the fan stays on. HELP!!!

 

[ffg7]

Chavah

The red LED blinks to represent the major error category (long blinks). The white LED blinks to represent the minor error category (short blinks). For example, ‘3.5’ indicates 3 long red blinks and 5 short white blinks to communicate the processor is not detected.




Category

Major/minor code

Issue description

Troubleshooting Steps



BIOS

2.2

The main area (DXE) of BIOS has become corrupted and there is no recovery binary image available. Also happens when updating BIOS.

Typically no steps needed.


1. Allow the system to complete its updates and changes.


2.If updates are stalling, attempt Sure Start Recovery.



BIOS

2.3

The embedded controller policy requires the user to enter a key sequence.


1.Follow any prompts given.


2.If issue persists, attempt Sure Start recovery.



BIOS

2.4

The embedded controller is checking or recovering the boot block.


1.Allow the computer to attempt to recover the BIOS.


2. If after several minutes the issue persists, attempt Sure Start recovery.



Hardware

3.2

The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from memory initialization.

Indicates potential memory failure.


1.Reseat memory.


2.Correct memory configuration (correct DIMM placement and size/type matching).


3.Test with known good memory.


4.Replace affected component.



Hardware

3.3

The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from graphics initialization.

Indicates potential graphics chip failure.

For integrated configuration:


1. For integrated configuration, confirm if graphics is on processor or system board.


2.For integrated where graphics is on the CPU, swap known good processor.


3. For integrated configuration, replace system board and/or processor as appropriate.If the add-in card requires additional power, verify the cord is plugged in.


For non-integrated configuration:


1.Reseat card if able.


2.Test known good card if able.


3.Replace affected component.



Hardware

3.4

The system board displays a power failure (crowbar).*

Indicates potential power system failure.


1. Reduce to minimum config (CPU, System board, PSU, 1 DIMM of memory) and isolate failed component.


2. Reduce further if issue persists.


3.Test known good PSU.


4. Replace affected component.


5. If unable to confirm source, replace CPU, System Board, PSU.



Hardware

3.5

The processor is not detected.*

Indicates potential CPU failure.


1. If able, reseat CPU.


2. If able, test known good CPU.


3. Replace affected component.


4.Replace both CPU and system board if unable to perform steps.



Hardware

3.6

The processor does not support an enabled feature.

CPU being asked to support feature it does not have.


1. Clear CMOS of unit and do not use the chosen setting.


2. If CPU is verified to support setting, replace CPU.



Thermal

4.2

A processor over temperature condition has been detected.*

CPU overheat is detected.


1. Verify fan(s) are working as expected.


2. Clean fans.


3. Reset CMOS.


4. Replace thermal grease.


5. Replace CPU.



Thermal

4.3

An ambient temperature over temperature condition has been detected.

Computer overall temperature is too high.


1. Verify fans are working.


2. Clean fans.


3. Reset CMOS.


4. Replace thermal sensor.


5. Replace system board if issue persists.



Thermal

4.4

An MXM over temperature condition has been detected.

The MXM Graphics card has overheated.


1. Verify system fan(s) are working.


2. Clean fans.


3. Reset CMOS.


4. Replace MXM card.



System Board

5.2

The embedded controller cannot find valid firmware.

Controller is missing appropriate ROM.


1. Remove any recently inserted Hardware.


2. Reset CMOS.


3. Update BIOS while affected components are removed.


4.Test known good component.


5.Replace component or system board as needed.



System Board

5.3

The embedded controller has timed out waiting for the BIOS.

Component is not reachable by BIOS in certain time limit.


1. Reseat component.


2.Test known good component.


3. Replace component or system board as needed.



System Board

5.4

The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from system board initialization.

System board isn’t initializing quickly enough for component.


1. Verify the correct power supply being used.


2. Reset CMOS.


3. Reseat components,


4. Test known good components.


5. Replace defective parts found.



System Board

5.5

The embedded controller rebooted the system after a possible lockup condition had been detected through the use of a System Health Timer, Automated System Recovery Timer, or other mechanism.

Component caused system to hang and/or reboot.


1. Reset CMOS.


2. Reseat component.


3. Verify BIOS, Chipset, drivers updated.


4. Test known good component.


5. Replace defective part.

https/support.hp.com/ca-en/document/bph07107#AbT1

 

[leslieehernandez]

Fingers cross is just a corrupt bios that can be recovered. This can be done like this
■ make sure its turned off first
■ before turning on, hold down the windows key and B key down
■ now turn it on, keeping those 2 keys still pressed down
■ With in a few minutes 'bios recovery' should come up. You can then release those 2 keys.

This should work if the harddrive has a backup of the bios on it.

If this fails, reply with the number of flashs the caplock light dose in turn and we can then find out more.

Good luck!

Hello. I tried the hold down windows and b but it did not work. I have two white blinking lights at a time then a small pause. Pleeeaaasssseee helppp

 

[ffg7]

https/support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c01732674