hp mini won't boot: black screen

[Sammiecat_]

I'm having a similar issue. After the hp mini goes to the quick web screen, when I try to get into the windows it either brings me to the start up repair option or start windows normally. If I start windows normally the loading bar shows ups and stays there then restarts and goes back to the quickweb page. But if I try the startup repair it goes to a blank blue screen. I've tried the safe modes and that just got me a black screen with the cursor. CAN ANYONE HELP?

[calel69]

Currently taking IT courses so I do know what I'm talking about, but most people on here are right. Usually the hard drive but check memory as well. I had this problem not too long ago, but Im guessing its a black screen, fan works, but no hard drive on possibly? If that's the case, take out the hard drive and if you're able to, connect it externally to another computer or even the wall. Hit the power switch and if it turns on and spins, put it back in your laptop and see if that does it. Worked great for me and my bros laptop.

[BekaBrydges09]

I'm having the same Issue...Bought the computer in january of 2011 and yesterday while using the laptop the screen froze while i was checking my e-mail and the 3 colored lines showed up vertically in the left hand corner and thenm shut down. i waited a few minutes and tried to start it the CAPS button was light up and the wifi button as well and the start button. the fan turns on but the screen does nothing! I tried taking the batery out and charging it and having it pluged in and unplugged but it still will not turn on ... what could be the problem? is it easy to fix? how much will it cost if anything? adn this is the first problem i have had with the computer and it is used everyday since i bought it for i am a student

[npw05001]

Hello BekaBrydges09,

I see that  you are having problems powering the computer on, is that correct?

I would like to help but I need some more information. What is the model and product number of your computer.

Here is a link showing you how to find those numbers.

Did you make any changes to the computer recently?

Are you still using windows 7?

Here is a link to troubleshoot start up issues. Follow the steps listed and let me know what happens. 

[emi91402]

Hello..I need help..lol....my mini hp notebook says the following: REBOOT AND SELECT A PROPER BOOT DEVICE OR INSERT BOOT MEDIA IN SELECTED BOOT DEVICE AND PRESS A KEY.. What can do I'm Clueless!!!!

[AxshunJaxun]

Hey emi91402,

It sounds like your boot order may have gotten changed. 

1. Turn off the computer. 

2. Press the Power button like normal to turn it on.

3. Start tapping the F10 key immediately after turning the computer on. That should take you into BIOS.

4. Use the arrow keys in BIOS. Arrow Right over to System Configuration and press Enter. 

5. On System Configuration, arrow Down to Boot Options and press Enter. 

6. On Boot Options, arrow Down to Boot Order and press Enter.

7. You want 'Notebook Hard Drive' to be at the top. Use F5/F6 keys to move items up and down until Notebook Hard Drive is at the top.

8. Press F10 to Save and Exit. Select Yes to confirm. 

The notebook should now boot from the Hard Drive as long as it is being recognized properly. Your boot order has now been corrected if Windows loads normally. 

If these steps don't work or if they are unclear, please let me know. It could also be that your hard drive has become disconnected or has failed. I can give you the steps to resolve both of those issues too, if necessary.

Hope this helps! Let me know the results 🙂

[T3cumseh]

I got windows 8 on my hp mini 210-3070NR and it keeps booting up and gives me the black screen. Taking out the battery works every time thank you!

[AxshunJaxun]

Hey T3cumseh,

Are you shutting Windows 8 down using this method?

Windows Key + I > Click Power > Click Shutdown 

This will ensure that computer shuts down properly every time. If you, instead, let the computer idle and go into sleep mode, it may actually be going into hibernation mode and then not resuming properly. This case would be corrected by taking the battery out, like you're experiencing. Try clicking shutdown using the steps above to see if that corrects your issue. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Hope this helps! I'll keep an eye out for your reply 🙂

[koshamadin]

Model: HP Mini 210-1012TU  

Product: WF572PA#AKL 

Serial:[Personal Information Removed]

OS: Windows 7 64bit  

At power on, it show blank display, No message at all. Not even HP logo. No sign of light in the display.

However the following are working:-

• Cooling Fan: ....start at full speed and reduce immediatey to moderate speed. 
• Harddisk:...Not running in this Mini-Book .Tested in the sata-usb external storage purse and it Works.
• Ram: spec currently in ram socket is:-  1GB of A-data DDR2 PC2-6400s 666 Tested in other laptop, it works .
•  LED :

Battery charger  led  =working when plug in the adapter.

Power led                     = working when turn on

capslock led                 = show a steady glow after performing hard reset.

F12 Antenna   led       =  blink one time and disappear during switch-on.

• Sound: only sound from  CPU fan, no sound from speaker, no beep.
• Lan : Lan-led signal glow when plugin lan cable.

-Tried Hardreset procedure as per HP recommendation http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01997899

- still give a blank display

-Tried the external monitor as per this document further recommended with the switching F4 and/or repetitive F10,  didn't  show the bios utility, still blank display.

 -Tempted to try this:- http://laptop.0ke.info/archives/1466 but still reluctant to do so.

That's all I know!

How can it be up and running again? anyone can help?pls.

THANKS

Koshamadin 

[charlieah]

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@AxshunJaxun wrote:

Hey emi91402,

It sounds like your boot order may have gotten changed. 

1. Turn off the computer. 

2. Press the Power button like normal to turn it on.

3. Start tapping the F10 key immediately after turning the computer on. That should take you into BIOS.

4. Use the arrow keys in BIOS. Arrow Right over to System Configuration and press Enter. 

5. On System Configuration, arrow Down to Boot Options and press Enter. 

6. On Boot Options, arrow Down to Boot Order and press Enter.

7. You want 'Notebook Hard Drive' to be at the top. Use F5/F6 keys to move items up and down until Notebook Hard Drive is at the top.

8. Press F10 to Save and Exit. Select Yes to confirm. 

The notebook should now boot from the Hard Drive as long as it is being recognized properly. Your boot order has now been corrected if Windows loads normally. 

If these steps don't work or if they are unclear, please let me know. It could also be that your hard drive has become disconnected or has failed. I can give you the steps to resolve both of those issues too, if necessary.

Hope this helps! Let me know the results 🙂

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Hey I'm having the same problem. I tired this and it didn't work. I s there any way you could tell me the other two steps to fix this. This wiuld be a big help all of my important stuff is on it. Thank you:)