Need to press power button multiple times to boot up

[Kundan24]

Here is the summary of my problem : - 

1. I have to press the power button like 15-20 times for my laptop to start.

2. The same is the case to power it off. The power button has to be pressed multiple times.

I ran a HP hardware diagnostic test and it shows battery is okay. Is this a power button contact issue or is the power button fuse dead ? Can there be some other issue ? Also, can it be fixed at home ?

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Kundan24,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are facing a display flickering issue with your Victus By HP 16.1 Inch Gaming Laptop PC 16-E0000 (2V8Z5AV) Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

Please try the following Troubleshoots steps. 

1.    Turn off the Unit.

2.    Disconnect the AC adapter.

3.    Remove any discs from the disc drive.

4.    Remove memory cards from the card reader slot.

5.    Disconnect all nonessential peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, external hard drives, and USB flash drives.

6.    Disconnect the AC adapter press and hold the power button for approximately 15 seconds.

7.    Reconnect the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer.

Step 2

Turn off the unit and please press and hold the Windows key + letter B key and the power button together for 30 seconds after 30 seconds, 1st release the power button but keep holding the Windows key and B key for ten more seconds and then release these two keys If done correctly, you will see the display flashing once. Please attempt it thrice as this step and Restart the unit

Step3

The unit has to be turned off, Press Win+ V while holding these two keys then Press the Power button, continue to hold all three keys for 30 seconds and then release the Power button first and then release these two keys Please attempt it thrice  and then you may get a Pop-Up CMOS Check and it will restart the unit 

Even if you don't get a Pop-up restart the unit manually after 3 attempts.

To assist better:

• Was there any recent update on the PC?
• Are all the drivers on HP Support Assistant up to date?
• If not please follow the document to update the drivers: HP PCs - How to Download, Install, and Use HP Support Assistant (Windows)

While you respond to that please try the below steps:

Run the Fast Test (about 4 minutes)

When Windows doesn't start, begin the hardware diagnostics by running the Fast Test. The Fast Test is separated into a 1st pass and 2nd pass, with each pass running multiple tests.

1. Hold the power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and immediately press esc repeatedly, about once every second. When the menu appears, press the f2 key.
3. On the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) main menu, click System Tests.

If the diagnostics are not available when using the F2 menu, run the diagnostics from a USB drive. To download the latest version of the diagnostics, go to the HP Hardware Diagnostics website. For instructions, see HP PCs - Testing for hardware failures in Windows 10.

1. Click Fast Test > Run once.

While the test is running, the time remaining and test result for each component is displayed on the screen.

• If a component fails a test, write down the failure ID (24-digit code) for when you contact HP Customer Support. The information is also available in Test Logs on the main menu.

Update the BIOS & Video card drivers:

• Here's the link to download and install the above updates: Click here

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

[Kundan24]

I tried this solution, and it still requires me to press the power button multiple times. The following were the recent events:

1. The was a recent Windows update

2. The laptop passed through the scanner at the security check in an airport. Could this have fried the fuse/battery for the power button?

I am still unsure if this is a hardware or software issue.

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Kundan24,

Thank you for your response, I really appreciate your efforts. As the issue still persists, I'm sending out a private message to assist you with the next course of action. 

Please check your Private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Community profile Next, to your profile Name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it or simply click on this link.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.

Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

[Kundan24]

Hi! The problem has just gotten worse, now I have to press over 50 times to boot it up. The power button just does not respond. I have updated the BiOS as you have stated earlier. Is it possible that this is a hardware issue