Laptop dead and won't charge

[CLJ2006]

My Hp laptop model 14-cf2112wm won't charge even while plugged in. I tried switching outlets but the orange will only turn on for second before turning back off. It won't turn on at all.

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @CLJ2006,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

I understand how concerning this is, especially when your HP 14-cf2112wm won’t charge or power on. The brief orange light indicates the system detects power momentarily but fails to maintain it, which usually points to one of these issues:

• Faulty AC adapter or power cord
• Battery failure or loose connection
• Motherboard or charging circuit fault
• Corrupted BIOS or CMOS issue

Here’s the troubleshooting process:

Step 1: Hard Reset

1. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery (if removable).
2. Press and hold the Power button for 15 seconds.
3. Reconnect the AC adapter only (leave the battery out if removable).
4. Try powering on.

Step 2: Check AC Adapter

• Ensure you’re using the original HP adapter.
• If possible, test with another compatible HP adapter.

Step 3: Inspect Charging Port & LED Behavior

• If the orange light blinks briefly and goes off, it often indicates battery or system board failure.
• Continuous blinking patterns can indicate specific error codes (e.g., 3 long, 2 short = BIOS corruption).

Step 4: BIOS Recovery

If the laptop powers on briefly but doesn’t boot:

• Hold Windows + B, then press Power for 2–3 seconds.
• Release Power, keep holding Windows + B until the BIOS recovery screen appears.

Step 5: HP Hardware Diagnostics

If you can get it to power on:

• Press Esc → F2 → Run Component Tests (Battery and AC adapter).

If Still Dead

This likely requires service for battery or motherboard replacement.
Contact HP Support

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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Regards,

VikramTheGreat