HP Envy TE01 0034 won't start up

[BJ88]

I purchased the HP Envy TE01 last December. Just lately when I try to start up the PC all I see is a blank screen. I have an external back up hard drive and that lights up as usual. To get the PC to start up and have to shut the power off then start up the PC. That works most of the time. Any ideas how to fix this?

[praveen196]

@BJ88 Welcome to HP Community!

I understand that you are getting a black screen.

Please attempt the below steps: 

Attempt a BIOS recovery 

  

If the above steps work and the display turns on/if not, use an alternate monitor and then: Perform a hardware test to be on a safer side. 

  

If the steps didn't work, use the below links for further assistance: 

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[BJ88 · Accepted solution]

Praveen:

Thanks for the prompt response.   I think I solved it.  I unpluged my external hard drive.  Upon restart, the PC starts as normal - no problems for the last two days!  Does that action make sense to you?

[praveen196]

@BJ88

Thank you for the update.

In the future, if you have any other concerns. Please get back to us. We will assist you.

Have a nice day!!