CQ61-310SA not booting into Windows - 2 blinking LEDs

[kittykanz]

Hi All,

This has happened before when I was in warranty and the HP support guy ran through how to fix it. I'm now out of warranty and can't remember. Summary of the issues:

Fans etc starting up when press the power button.
LEDs blinking twice
Blank screen (unable to see windows login when shine light on screen in dark room)
When doing a hard reset, laptop does not turn on when only power lead attached with no battery. Nothing happens.

Is anyone able to help? Also, is there a way to prevent this happening every year? I have the HP support program on my laptop but this issue still persists!

Thanks!

Kat

[Daniel_Potyrala]

Hi,

Check the link below:

Blank Screen LED Error Codes

[kittykanz]

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for your reply. The table shows that it is a BIOS problem but not how to correct it.

Does anyone know how to get the computer to start up so I can update the latest BIOS?

Kind regards

Kat

[Daniel_Potyrala]

Hi,

You've got this problem because of software which is updating your HP notebook drivers (plus Bios).

Stop using it and this will not happen again.

[Earlonics]

Hi I have the same problem has anyone any idea what the issue is, I believe the BIOS recovery is working. Since if I hold down teh Windows and B Keys the Disk Drive activity starts then after about 3 Seconds the Laptop reboots, So I believe the Bios is being restored. However my Laptop is still Flashing twice indicating a Bios issue. If the Bios is corrupt how do you get the laptop to start from a CDROM with a new bios on it. Any help greatly received.

Thanks

[Daniel_Potyrala]

@Earllonics

Hi,
Please write your notebook product number (p/n) and country of purchase.

Resource:
How to Locate the Notebook product number (p/n)