HP G71 will not power on

[DerBear]

My HP G71 computer will not power on. It was fine 2 weeks ago then went on holiday, came back and won't power on. Have taken battery out, disconnected power cord. When re-installing the light shows up on the side of the computer where the power adapter goes and the 3 lights come on the front of the notebook but then after a minute or so goes off. Any ideas?

[kamat_hp]

Perform a hard reset on the Notebook. To perform a hard reset, follow the steps below.

• Unplug the AC adapter from the notebook PC.
• Remove the battery from the notebook battery compartment.
• Disconnect any external devices or peripherals connected to the notebook. Press and hold down the power button for about 15 seconds

[DerBear]

Did that and nothing happened. Any other ideas?

[kamat_hp]

As hard reset didnt resolve it and you told earlier lights blinks 3 time, kindly check link below for LED sequence and verify if its same

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01443366&tmp_track_link=ot_recdoc/c01442956/en_...

[DerBear]

The light goes on and stays on where the power plug is inserted into the right sight of the pc.

The 3 lights on the pc on the left top side stay lit for about 45 seconds then go out. No blinking at all.

Any other ideas?

[DerBear · Accepted solution]

Nothing worked. Computer now in Staples for them to fix. Early indications show that even they don't know.

[melmac]

same with mine wont fully start up. took back to staples they have no clue, sent out 4 warrenty, sent back and said water damage bull **bleep**. i spent an xtra 150.00 for that

[DerBear]

Staples finally said the mother board was shot. $500. Had to buy a new comuter.