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05-22-2014 07:23 PM
I have the 4540s and if an external hdd is attached, it will not boot.
I have the internal hdd set as primary boot.
The message that comes up says to press esc, to enter start up options, but that does nothing.
I spent an hour with hp support-useless.
I have done a BIOS update - no help.
Any advice appreciated.
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05-23-2014 01:36 PM
Not sure what you mean about the warehouse reference.
I updated the USB ports and that solved the problem.
Thanks for reply.
05-23-2014 01:40 PM - edited 05-23-2014 01:44 PM
Good to her you solved it.
"Warehouse"
I am part owner of a laptop recycling company.
We have around 50,000 to 100,000 laptops in the warehouse's at any time.
I was trying to find one to verify a solution.
REO
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