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‎02-25-2011 10:32 AM

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The blue charge light on my DV6000 is blinking rapidly but the machine does not charge the battery or power up. What is broken?

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‎02-25-2011 11:27 AM

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Will it power up with the battery removed?

 

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‎02-25-2011 11:31 AM - last edited on ‎04-18-2016 12:37 PM by HP Administrator

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A continuous blink of the power led usually means the power adapter is supplying insufficient power.

 

See "table of sample blink codes"

 

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01732674

‎02-25-2011 12:06 PM

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No, it does not. With or without batter, same result.

 

I have even had the socket replaced by a repair shop.

 

Thanks!

‎02-25-2011 12:09 PM

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is it possible to measure the power supply, or do I take the chance and buy a new one?

‎02-25-2011 12:53 PM - edited ‎02-25-2011 12:54 PM

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You can use a voltmeter, but this is not always a good indication if it is bad.

 

 

‎03-11-2011 09:58 AM

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I took the laptop to a different repair shop who diagnosed a blown motherboard. They even showed me the burnt insulation between the mobo and the case. repair cost is estimated at £ 330, which is unlikely to be cost effective.

 

Thanks everybody for your suggestions.

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