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psarchotic   11-11-2009 at 09:48:36 AM

I have a HP DV6000 Laptop. Im aware of the problems these models have. But this one I have not yet heard of. When I attempt to power it on, the lights turn on for 2 seconds, and it shuts right off. Its not like the Video card issue everyone speaks of. I have extensive technical background, and I have tried taking everything out, and trying each part one by one. I have tried swapping the power button ribbons, I have tried removing the bios battery. I guess im wondering if anyone else has ever been able to figure out whats going wrong with this setup? copuld it be a lack of contact between heat sync and CPU? please give me whatever input you can. I would like to not have to spring for a new Mobo. I can solder, and I am thinking of trying to heat the soldering points with a heat gun maybe. I dont know if thats the problem tho. Thanks!!!

Oh, and also, when the AC adaptor is plugged in, the blue LED surrounding it is on.


Message edited by psarchotic on 11-11-2009 at 09:52:43 AM
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enzo matrix   11-11-2009 at 06:16:23 PM
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When the lights turn on, does the screen turn on as well? ie, does it startup for 2 seconds before suddenly shutting down or is it only the lights that turn on?

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psarchotic   11-11-2009 at 07:22:03 PM
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only the lights. no screen. Iteems like its too quick for the screen to turn on.

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enzo matrix   11-11-2009 at 11:04:31 PM
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about 3 years back I had the exact same problem with a gateway notebook I had. I wasn't able to figure out the problem. I sent it back to gateway, but I never knew what they did. I think they replaced the motherboard.
Sorry I can't really help you any more. The best I can suggest is to reseat all the components. CPU, RAM, etc

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psarchotic   11-12-2009 at 01:44:16 AM
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did all that. Does the same thing. I also just tried new thermal paste on the GPU and CPU. Didnt work also.

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psarchotic   11-12-2009 at 08:56:48 PM
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OK, SO ITS FIXED. I took a hairdryer to THE MOBO for about 20 minutes to try and re-condition the solder on the board. I added more thermal paste to the CPU, and did the penny trick with the GPU, and surprisingly enough, IT WORKED. thing started right up. it killed the mini-PCIe slot tho, cause now the wifi card does not work. Tried a diffirent wifi card, and that dosent work either. Oh well. Right now, im using a USB wifi adaptor, and im gonna invest in one of the mini pcmcia ones for the slot on thefront. Thanks again for all the advice. Saved alot of money. Lets see how long it lasts now.

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