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Can't get into BIOS

Discussion in 'Windows BSOD, Freezing, Restarting Help' started by Evulafro, Jan 22, 2013.

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  1. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    Ok, so I did something really dumb. I was shutting down my pc, to remove my cd drive. However, being an impatient *****, and since the drive wasnt actually powered. I removed the the ATA cable or whatever those old IDE cables are called while it was shutting down. the PC immediately had a fit and turned off.

    Now it wont run. I get an initial gateway screen, with the f10 option for the boot, but when I use the keyboard nothing happens.

    I tried removing the battery for roughly 5 minutes, nothing different happened,
    I tried Removing the hard drive still couldnt access the bios.

    Any idea what im looking at here cuz this is something ive never come across.
    Evulafro, Jan 22, 2013
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  2. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    The motherboard is fried
    Tmagic650, Jan 22, 2013
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  3. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    When I turn it on there is a single solitary beep, which seems normal but I haven't used that pc in a while.
    Visually there is nothing wrong with the motherboard.
    The only time a motherboard died on me, it was straight up burnt :p.
    Are there any tests I could do to ensure its the motherboard?
    Evulafro, Jan 22, 2013
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  4. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    A fried video chip is very common with HP laptops. Since the chip is part of the motherboard, it has to be replaced
    Tmagic650, Jan 22, 2013
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  5. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    Wouldn't a fried video chip mean I couldn't get an image?
    Evulafro, Jan 23, 2013
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  6. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    Have you tried attaching an external monitor?
    Tmagic650, Jan 23, 2013
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  7. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    Well I was using a graphics card but I took it out, and connected directly to the motherboard graphics. Its kinda scratchy but I still have an image. I will post a picture when I manage to.
    Evulafro, Jan 23, 2013
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  8. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,897   +75

    Just to clarify, Tmagic650, I don't think this is a laptop. The battery the OP mentioned in the first post was probably the CMOS battery.

    Evulafro, is this correct?
    mailpup, Jan 23, 2013
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  9. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    Yes cmos battery sry
    Evulafro, Jan 23, 2013
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  10. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    Yes mailpup, I got it confused with another post thanks:eek:
    Tmagic650, Jan 23, 2013
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  11. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    It possible that the proper driver for the "motherboard" graphics is not installed...
    Tmagic650, Jan 24, 2013
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  12. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    I dont think it is. To be honest. Still havnt been able to get a picture sry.
    Evulafro, Jan 24, 2013
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  13. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    Well, I guess we're back to a bad motherboard....
    Tmagic650, Jan 24, 2013
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  14. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    [IMG]
    Evulafro, Jan 24, 2013
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  15. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    Have you tried another monitor?
    Tmagic650, Jan 24, 2013
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  16. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    Just did still stuck in this screen if I use the graphics card it looks fine. However hitting f10 or f2 stiill does nothing
    Evulafro, Jan 24, 2013
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  17. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    Sounds like the bios is corrupted...
    Tmagic650, Jan 25, 2013
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  18. Evulafro Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    Is there a way for me to fix this or do I have to take it in to a shop?
    Evulafro, Jan 28, 2013
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  19. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,707   +60

    You may still have to have the motherboard replaced, by a repair shop
    Tmagic650, Jan 28, 2013
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