LAPTOP NEEDS SEVERAL HITS OF "ON" BUTTON TO STAY ON

[fayrich]

I have an HP/Compaq laptop that is approx 4-5 years old. For the last several months I have had to press the "on" button several times to get it to stay on and boot up. Any help or suggestions for me guys? Or is it just failing and it's days are numbered. Hope that's not the case, as everything else about it works fine.:

 

[DodgerKing]

Sounds like a hardware issue.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Sounds like a hardware issue.

Agreed. I'd think about pulling all of your data off of it for safe keeping.

 

[Ilya]

Perhaps CMOS battery is dying?

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[JAG72]

How long does it stay on before it powers back off?

 

[berck]

Are you plugged into AC power, or running on the battery?

 

[fayrich]

How long does it stay on before it powers back off?

Just a millisecond.

 

[fayrich]

Are you plugged into AC power, or running on the battery?[/QU

Either way, depending on battery power.

 

[fayrich]

Perhaps CMOS battery is dying?

Sent from my iPad 3 using SatelliteGuys

Is this the regular battery? If so, it is relatively new.

 

[Rey]

Is this the regular battery? If so, it is relatively new.

its a little battery (example cr025) on the board for the bios.

 

[JAG72]

Just a millisecond.

You might just have a issue with the power switch. Depending on your laptop it may be an easy repair.

 

[avg1joe]

Is it a dv6000 or dv9000? These are notorious for the video chip solder coming loose and it needs to be reflowed. Do a google search with your model number and video chip or one of the other words I've used in the search. You will find videos with a few different ways of fixing this. None are guaranteed to succeed. The replacement boards all have the same problem. As the others have said if you can get it to start and run then backup your data.

 

[robk299]

I have a dv6000 that the power button stopped working, too. Luckily I have touch controls that work to turn it on.

 

[fayrich]

Thanks for your input guys. Will save my data and start looking for a replacement. Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the refurb units on ebay?

 

[JAG72]

If you were a little closer to me, I would offer to replace the power button for you. It looks like the fix could only be a few dollars if you have the dv6000. Is your HP a DV6000?

 

[fayrich]

It's a CQ61-411WM. But name on unit is Compaq although all resident software indicates HP. Same or sister companies? Thanks Jag.

 

[Neutron]

HP bought out Compaq several years ago.

It sounds like a short with the power switch. I echo those that say to back up all of your personal data and look for a replacement. I would stay away from HP. If you are looking for another Windows based laptop look at Dell. If you don't care what operating system it runs and have a budget to support it look at a Mac.

 

[avg1joe]

I'm not convinced that your issue is the power switch but there is one for $20 shipped on ebay:
Compaq CQ61 HP G61 Power Button Board with Cable DA00P6PB6E0 330P6PB0000 | eBay

I'd try replacing the part for $20.

 

[fayrich]

Thanks again for the info guys. Would still like to hear from anyone with experience with refurb units on ebay.

 

[Ilya]

Thanks again for the info guys. Would still like to hear from anyone with experience with refurb units on ebay.

I would imagine it all depends on particular sellers (check their reputation and waranty terms).
I wouldn't buy a computer without a good waranty.