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05-07-2020 05:24 PM
I haven't used my computer in a couple years due to the screen being broken. I got it in 2013. I repaced the screen today, but now it is showing blank. I also noticed that it shuts off when I unplug the charger.
05-15-2020 01:55 PM
@jjones86 Welcome to HP Community!
I understand that the computer screen black.
Please connect to the external monitor and check for the display.
Please perform the below steps and check.
Hard Reset:
1) Shutdown the computer.
2) Unplug all the Adapter and peripherals connected.
3) Remove the Battery. ( not for Built-in Battery computer )
4) Press and hold down the power button for 15 to 20 seconds.
5) Plug-in the Adapter and put the Battery back into the computer if it's a (removable battery)
6) Try to turn on the computer and check, If the issue persists continue next step
Set BIOS default and restart:
- Restart your notebook.
- During startup, press F10 repeatedly until the BIOS menu is displayed.
- Once the BIOS menu is displayed, press F9 to restore factory defaults.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- Press F10 to save changes and exit.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- The computer restarts using the default settings.
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05-15-2020 03:28 PM
I changed the computer screen because it was cracked and i have a new battery because the old one was broken. When i power it on, the screen remains black. It comes on but screen is black.
So I can't do factory reset because the screen is black.
05-16-2020 05:52 AM
I understand your concerns.
In that case, I would suggest you contact our phone support and check for the support option. They will help you.
Here is how you can get in touch with phone support.
1)Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/
2)Select the product type.
3)Enter the serial number of your device or select let HP detect your product option.
4)Select the country from the drop-down.
5)You should see the HP phone support number or Chat option listed.
We are experiencing longer than expected wait times to reach an agent due to the CoViD-19 impact and there might have been issues in you getting the expected resolution on the issue.
Have a nice day!!