Updated laptop last night and won’t turn back on

[Kaylees1-lapto_]

Last night I updated my laptop to a software and the laptop wouldn’t turn on. I charged it all night and woke up this morning to the laptop still not turning on.

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @Kaylees1-lapto_,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

It sounds like your HP laptop may have encountered a boot failure after a Windows update, which can happen if the update didn’t install correctly or caused a system conflict. Here’s what you can do:

First, Try a Hard Reset

1. Disconnect the charger and all peripherals (USB drives, etc.).
2. Press and hold the power button for 15–20 seconds.
3. Reconnect the charger and try turning it on.

If It Still Won’t Power On

• Check for LED or Blink Codes
  Look for any lights on the power button, Caps Lock, or keyboard. If they blink in a pattern, note it down; it indicates a hardware error.
• Try BIOS Recovery
  1. Turn off the laptop.
  2. Hold Windows + B (or Windows + V) and press the power button for 2–3 seconds.
  3. Release the power button, but keep holding the keys until you see the BIOS recovery screen.

If It Powers On but Shows a Black Screen

• Connect to an external monitor to rule out display issues.
• If you see the HP logo, press Esc repeatedly to access the Startup Menu, then run System Diagnostics.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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Regards,

VikramTheGreat