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05-26-2025 07:53 AM
Hi
Last night i turned off my pc using power button.
Now I can't turn it on.
Laptop is old and the battery is very old without electricity it doesn't work so it doesn't matter whether i have battery plugged in or not.
But now i can't turn it on i tried holding power button for 30 secs as well as removing battery but it doesn't work.
Charge light is on bit other then that nothing works not even fans
When i hold Power button for long charging light is also turned of for as long as i hold the power button please help me with it thanks
05-27-2025 10:55 AM
Hi @Khalid_Aslam,
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Based on what you've described, your HP laptop is showing signs of a deep hardware-level power issue, especially since:
- The charging light is on, but
- Nothing happens when you press the power button (no fans, no screen, no sounds),
- And holding the power button turns off the charging light, which is unusual.
This suggests a possible power circuit fault, motherboard issue, or shorted component. But let’s try every possible fix before concluding it’s a hardware failure:
1. Perform a Deep Power Drain Reset
- Unplug the charger and remove the battery (if removable).
- Press and hold the power button for 60 seconds.
- Leave the laptop without battery or charger for 10 minutes.
- Plug in the charger only (no battery).
- Try turning it on.
If it turns on, the battery may be shorting the system.
2. Try a Different Charger or Power Outlet
- If the charger is faulty, it might show the light but not deliver enough power.
- Try a different compatible HP charger if available.
- Plug directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector.
3. Check for Signs of a Short
- If holding the power button turns off the charging light, it may indicate a short circuit on the motherboard.
- This could be caused by:
- A damaged power button
- A faulty charging port
- A burnt capacitor or IC
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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