[redsox1]

Been having trouble with this thing for a long, but till now, I've kept it going. It started acting up a couple days ago, then wouldn't boot I finally got it ging and after awhile, it shut down. I got to repair start somehow, and about a half hour later it shut down. Now all I get is a black screen, flashing caps lock button ( 3-4 seconds coninually) and orange wi fi light. I've done a hard start, reset the hard drive, and start and stop to get repair. (can't really tell cause Windows isn't starting.)

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Hello redsox1,

 

Now all I get is a black screen, flashing caps lock button ( 3-4 seconds coninually) 

 

 

You say flashing continually but is it possible that it flashes a certain number of times then a brief pause before the same blink pattern is repeated, if yes, count the number of blinks and then post back.

[phillpower2]

Hello redsox1,

 

Now all I get is a black screen, flashing caps lock button ( 3-4 seconds coninually) 

 

 

You say flashing continually but is it possible that it flashes a certain number of times then a brief pause before the same blink pattern is repeated, if yes, count the number of blinks and then post back.

[redsox1]

I counted 50 in a row, about 4-5 seconds apart.

[phillpower2]

Most odd as HP error LED blinks are a maximum of six, see LEDs near Caps Lock and Number Lock keys blink when starting the notebook information here

[redsox1]

Nothing there helped, it just sat there winking at me.

[redsox1]

Tried holding down Windows key + b then f12. That made the blinking change to 1, indicating CPU, according to the link.

[phillpower2]

Apologies for the delay getting back to you redsox1 

 

Tried holding down Windows key + b then f12. That made the blinking change to 1, indicating CPU, according to the link.

 

Does not sound too promising 

 

Couple of questions if I may;

 

When you first press the power on button;

 

1: Can you hear the cooling fan running.

2: Can you access the BIOS by tapping one of the following keys F1, F10 or F11.

[redsox1]

Don't hear the fan. Can't access anything. I took the cover off the back (hard driver) and found a small.black thing ( 1"x 3/4") with 2 words going to it. One was unplugged. could have been original.problem. Taking it to shop today. I'll let you know. Yjamks again

[phillpower2]

Thanks for the update redsox1 and fingers crossed that you have found the problem 

[redsox1]

Thanks. Hope it's cheap. lol

[redsox1]

Best Answer

It was the CPU. I bought a new HP 2000 with Windows 10 (all I could afford). So far, I'm learning. Thanks for all the help!!!!

[phillpower2]

You are most welcome redsox1 and enjoy your new computer