Wireless button stays orange. Will not turn on.

[Jetbnkr]

I have tried all this. Installed, uninstalled, reseated the WLAN Module, did a factory restore, everything says the drivers are utd, the device is functional.
I even gently lifted the wireless key on the keyboard and blew it out just a little with compressed air. (Maybe something's holding the key compressed?)
According to my PC and your steps... I shouldn't be having issues.
But orange light stays on, and no matter what I do, I can't fix this.
Next?
I've got a Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller.

[Jetbnkr]

PS: I also reset BIOS.

[TS_Gururaj]

I had posted in this earlier about how removing the battery for a while had resolved the problem for me.

I now understand that the solution that worked for me does not work for everyone. However, I wanted to add that whilst I was having the problem (before I hit on the solution), "Turn Wireless Devices On/Off" was still working (I could sill use that option to switch on/off the Wi Fi).

If it works for you also, then, may be you can use this solution as an interim till you find a permanant fix.

[Camrynek]

.. I swear Iv looked and tried all of these. My wifi- button is stuck on orange!! It use to work before.. Like a year or two. But not that I need my laptop again it doesn't work!! Iv been sitting for hours em hours.. Someone please help 😞 I even factory re-set it and lost all my music/photos/files. (Yes I did try to back it up but it wouldn't load on my USB) I'm jus so exhausted... Someone please help! I have a Compaq Presario CQ61

[noisy123]

My wireless key light is always white, when I press it flight mode is indicated. Use the key again flight mode off but still no wireless. I NEED HELP PLEASE.

[cherrie_ca]

thank you for suggestions posted  ..

after trying everything posted and no reply from any hp rep here
i started looking in all forums and came across several recalls on
the presario v6000

after reading one of the issues for the recall
The notebook does not detect wireless networks and the wireless adapter is not
detected in the Device Manager
i called to hp to ask a rep of this issue and does this mean when it disappears
there is no fixing it ?

the hp rep told me there was NO such thing ever on my laptop
and then said i never read it on the internet.

see below

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/recall-hp-pavilion-dv2000-dv6000-dv9000-compaq-pre
sario-v3000-v6000-series-laptop-701879/

First Service Enhancement:
Laptop Models: HP Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000 and Compaq Presario v3000/v6000
Series Notebook PCs

Issue:

The following symptoms apply to the dv6000, dv9000 and v6000 series notebooks:
- The notebook does not detect wireless networks and the wireless adapter is not
detected in the Device Manager.
- There is no video on the computer LCD panel or external monitor.
- The notebook has no power and no active LEDs.
- The notebook does not start.
- The battery charge indicator light does not turn on when the battery is
installed and the AC adapter is connected.
- The notebook issues a single beep during boot indicating no power.
- The external monitor functions but there is no image on the notebook LCD panel.

the hp rep then said that my laptop was older and if this is the first issue
of this then i shouldnt complain ..

the laptop may be older but like all of my computers it is like new.

i then asked the hp rep since he was so rude if he could atleast confirm
another recall  issue i am reading about for my laptop having a battery that was
recalled due to over heating starting fires ..

again i was told there was NO such thing,
i asked him to confirm my battery is safe and there is no danger of any'
fire starting from it
i was told correct..

see below

http://h20435.www2.hp.com/t5/The-Next-Bench-Blog/Battery-Recall-Is-My-Laptop-Affe
cted/ba-p/64923#.VBPWbpRdW84

HP Pavilion
Compaq Presario
HP
HP Compaq
dv2000
dv9500
A900
V6000   ***************************************************** laptop
G6000
6510b
dv2500
dv9700
C700
V6500
G7000
6515b
dv2700
dx6000
F500
V6700
6520s
dv6000
dx6500
F700
6710b
dv6500
dx6700
V3000
6710s
dv6700
V3500
6715b
dv9000
V3700
6715s
6720s

then WHY am i seeing my laptop on this list of recalls ?

for hp not to want to fix a defective part is one thing
but for a rep to tell me over and over the battery is not on the recall
and there is no risk of fire and to keep using it ...

i again asked him to confirm there was no recall on my
battery and is of no risk of a fire to keep using this battery.

the hp rep said NO risk of fire..

i then asked of yet of a 3rd recall to my laptop
of this cord on the battery overheating ..

i am not sure what he answered at this point, with his accent
he was very fast talking and HUNG UP ON ME.

[Zaka_CHQR]

Hi.. I've got exactly the same problem, here's a snapshot and it actually explains alot. please guys any help! I'll be highlly appreciated.

N.B: I've got an HP EliteBook 6930p.

[Jetbnkr]

No. Does not work.

[Sureehp]

@edsilha: Thank you very much. I had the same problem today and I did try exactly that you mentioned. It worked well. Thank you sooo soooo soooo soo much..

A small spelling correction in the 6th step you wrote as Restore defaults (not reset defaults).

1. remove battery and unplug power supply

2. press and hold power on button for 30 seconds

3. leave battery out but plug power supply back in 

4. press power on button and then tap on the f10 key immediately (a number of times)

5. the bios setup menu appears

6. select RESTORE defaults 

7. select save and exit

And everything is perfect. Once again thank you so so so much.

[markanthonyizzo]

Saw your post of the internet button staying orange. I had the same problem. powered down, unplugged and removed battery, held power button for 15 sec. Put everything back together, powered up and I am back online.......THANK YOU. 🙂