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07-08-2025 08:58 AM
Hi @Mani626462,
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.
I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing this issue — I know how concerning it can be when your laptop suddenly won’t turn on properly.
From what you've described:
- Pressing the power button briefly turns the power light on, then it shuts off
- Plugging in the charger shows a white charging light
This usually points to a hardware initialization issue, which could be related to the battery, memory (RAM), internal connections, or a firmware-level fault.
Let’s Try These Steps to Troubleshoot:
🔋 1. Perform a Hard Reset (Power Drain)
This clears static electricity that may be preventing the system from powering on.
👉 If your battery is non-removable:
- Unplug the charger
- Press and hold the power button for 15–20 seconds
- Reconnect the charger
- Try powering on
👉 If your battery can be removed:
- Remove the battery and unplug the charger
- Hold down the power button for 15–20 seconds
- Reinstall the battery, plug in the charger, and try powering on again
2. Attempt a BIOS Recovery
Sometimes the system may not boot due to BIOS corruption.
- Plug in the charger
- Hold down the Windows + B keys, then press and hold the power button for 2–3 seconds
- Continue holding Windows + B for about 10 seconds, then release
- Watch for any changes, such as the screen turning on, the fan spinning, or blinking lights
If successful, the system will enter BIOS recovery mode and attempt to restore firmware.
I hope this helps.
Take care, and have an amazing day!
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