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03-28-2025 10:36 PM
HP laptop RTL8822CE. Got a hardware issue and it was resolved 8 months ago and yesterday it was asking for a windows update and today morning when I turned on the computer after 5mins it started blinking on screen I immediately reboot the system when I restart it screen doesn't turned on but caps lock was blinking
03-31-2025 09:35 AM
@ab_0812, Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
The blinking Caps Lock light on your HP laptop indicates a hardware or firmware issue. Based on the symptoms described, here are potential causes and solutions:
Possible Causes
RAM Issues: Improperly seated or faulty RAM is a common cause of Caps Lock blinking with a black screen.
BIOS Corruption: A corrupted BIOS can prevent the system from booting properly.
Graphics Card Failure: A malfunctioning graphics card may result in the display not turning on.
System Board Fault: The motherboard could be failing, causing the blinking light.
Troubleshooting Steps
Identify the Blink Code:
Count the number of blinks or note the pattern (e.g., continuous, or specific sequences like 3 blinks). Each pattern corresponds to a specific issue.
Perform a Hard Reset:
- Turn off the laptop and disconnect all external devices.
- Remove the battery (if removable) and unplug the AC adapter.
- Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.
- Reconnect the AC adapter and try powering on.
Reseat RAM Modules:
- Open the laptop's bottom panel and carefully remove the RAM sticks.
- Reinsert them firmly until they click into place.
- If you have multiple RAM slots, test each one individually.
Update or Reset BIOS:
- If possible, access HP support site to download BIOS updates for your model.
- Alternatively, perform a BIOS reset using HP's diagnostic tools.
Run HP Hardware Diagnostics:
- Download and install the HP Hardware Diagnostics tool from HP's website.
- Perform system tests to identify hardware issues.
Check Graphics Card:
If reseating RAM and updating BIOS fail, consider testing or replacing the graphics card, as it may be causing display issues
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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