My laptop suddenly blacked out and not starting.

[zain143]

I was watching YouTube and my laptop suddenly blacked out and not starting. Power button light blinking for 4 seconds and turned off for 2 seconds. Need help please. 

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @zain143,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

Thank you for contacting us. We understand how concerning it is when your Victus by HP 15-fa1000 gaming laptop suddenly shuts down during normal use, leaving only a blinking power light. Let’s guide you through carefully tailored steps to identify and resolve the issue.

1. Perform a Hard Reset (Power Drain)

This clears residual electrical charge and can often bring the laptop back to life.

1. Unplug the AC adapter
2. Hold down the power button for a full 30 seconds
3. Release, then connect the power adapter (leave battery connected if internal)
4. Press Power once and observe

2. Check the Power Adapter & Charging

• Ensure the charging light (if available) comes on when plugged in.
• Try another working wall outlet.
• If possible, test with a different HP-compatible charger.

3. Reset RTC (Real-Time Clock)

HP laptops often support a hardware RTC reset that can resolve deep firmware issues.

Here’s how:

1. Turn off the laptop
2. Press and hold Win + V, then press and hold Power
3. Keep holding both for 10–15 seconds, then release
4. If successful, you might see an HP BIOS reset screen or the system restarting

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

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