Repairing an HP laptop depends on the specific issue you're facing. Here's a general guide to help you identify and fix common problems:
🔧 Common HP Laptop Problems & Fixes:
1. Laptop Not Turning On
- Check power supply: Ensure charger is working and properly connected.
- Remove battery (if removable): Plug in charger without battery and try turning it on.
- Perform a hard reset:
- Turn off laptop.
- Disconnect power and battery.
- Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.
- Reconnect and try powering on.
2. Laptop Overheating
- Clean the fan & vents: Use a blower or air duster to remove dust.
- Use a cooling pad.
- Update BIOS and drivers from HP Support website.
- Apply new thermal paste (advanced): For old laptops, applying fresh thermal paste on CPU/GPU helps cooling.
3. Screen Issues
- Blank screen: Try external monitor — if it works, screen or connector is faulty.
- Dim screen: Increase brightness or check if "Night Mode" or "Power Saver" is on.
- Flickering: Update display drivers.
4. Keyboard/Touchpad Not Working
- Restart laptop.
- Check BIOS: Sometimes touchpad is disabled in BIOS.
- Update or reinstall drivers:
- Right-click Start → Device Manager → Keyboards/Touchpad → Update driver.
- External USB keyboard: Helps test if internal keyboard is faulty.
5. Battery Not Charging
- Reset battery driver:
- Device Manager → Batteries → Right-click "Microsoft ACPI..." → Uninstall → Restart.
- Try a different charger.
- Replace battery if it’s old or swollen.
6. Slow Performance
- Uninstall unnecessary software.
- Disable startup programs:
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Startup tab → Disable unused.
- Upgrade RAM or switch to SSD.
- Run Disk Cleanup & Defragmentation.
7. WiFi Not Working
- Enable WiFi (check key Fn + F12).
- Device Manager → Network Adapters → Update or reinstall drivers.
- Reset Network:
- Settings → Network & Internet → Network Reset.
🛠️ Tools You May Need:
- Small screwdriver set
- Air blower
- Thermal paste (for overheating fixes)
- External USB keyboard/mouse for testing
- Bootable USB (for OS repair or reinstall)
🔁 For Serious Issues:
If you have hardware failure (like motherboard, screen, HDD/SSD), it's better to:
- Visit HP Authorized Service Center, or
- Contact HP Support Online: https://support.hp.com
If you describe your exact problem, I can guide you step-by-step to fix it.
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