HP Laptop

If your HP laptop doesn’t turn on, it may be a problem with the charging cord or battery. Make sure you are using a charging …

Your Chromebook will not connect to Wi-Fi if Wi-Fi is disabled. This will lead to communication issues between the router and your computer. After restarting Chromebook, enter settings and reestablish Wi-Fi again. Doing so will allow your Chromebook to connect to the Internet.

HP makes some of the top Chromebooks on the market. What can you do if one of these quality products is not turning on? Charge …

In general, if your docking station has previously worked to charge your laptop, reset your docking station by unplugging it from the wall outlet and plug it back in. Then restart your laptop. After that, ensure all cables are plugged in all the way. If it has never worked, refer to the steps below.

HDMI is a very good technology because it sends both a video signal and an audio signal over one cable. There are a few settings …

When HP laptop’s Bluetooth keeps disconnecting from your mouse, keyboard, or headphones, re-install or update your Bluetooth drivers. Make sure that you turn the energy-saving option off for each of the Bluetooth devices. You can also re-pair the devices, and set the Bluetooth services to automatic.

HP has long been a leader in the computer and computer devices industry. One of the reasons they continue to be a reliable company is …

There is a restart option in the start menu. To access it press the start menu button on your keyboard or click the windows icon at the very bottom left of your screen, then click on the arrow next to ‘Shutdown’ on the right hand side. This will bring up options, select restart.

If your HP is freezing after a Windows update, you can start your troubleshooting process with small tasks. First, look at common issues like having too many windows open at the same time or having too many peripheral devices and accessories attached. 

If your HP laptop is not turning on after a water spill, unplug it from any electrical components and remove the battery immediately. Remove any accessories that might be attached to it so that it’s virtually bare. Grab a dry towel and dry off the outside of the unit.

As a general rule, you should restore the power plan settings back to the default. After that, if the problem reoccurs, then run the HP crash diagnostics tool to solve the issue. If after running that it still happens then refer to the Windows event viewer to see why the crash occurs.

Overall, if the caps lock light blinks you should do a BIOS recovery. If it’s any other light, the power cable or battery can be faulty and you need to do a static discharge, explained below. Also, certain blink light sequences have different meanings that can be referenced on the HP website.

If your HP laptop will not turn on with the battery, then check that the power supply is working and that the battery is charged. A faulty charger will not fully charge your battery. A dead battery will not accept a charge and once used up you will not be able to turn your laptop on.

When your HP laptop won’t boot from external sources or after an upgrade, use a recovery disc to get it back up and running. If your computer lacks a CD drive, change your BIOS settings to support multiple boot options. You can also clone your system as a workaround.

If your HP laptop’s WiFi keeps disconnecting, it could be a software error or a faulty WLAN card. Try updating your laptop or replacing the WLAN card to re-establish a connection. If neither of these options works, you may have corroded wires or a weak WiFi signal.