Compaq 7400 laptop no front LED indicator lights

[MaryRedmond]

Compaq Armada 7400 with Win2K OS

Yes, the same laptop with the previous DIAGS partition problem - that was solved! Thanks.

Now ...

It wasn't in use for a few weeks. Then started it up - no front LED indicator lights - sudden shutdowns - battery not charging - replaced battery - charging fine but still no front LED lights and occasional sudden shutdowns.

Any ideas?

Mary

 

[Tmagic650]

"and occasional sudden shutdowns"...

Does this mean that the computer boot into Windows at times even with the panel lights off?

 

[MaryRedmond]

I usually can boot to Windows - sometimes the shutdown happens during the boot sequence.

Mary

 

[Tmagic650]

Hard drive corruption or memory problem then

 

[MaryRedmond]

Thanks -

Switched back to an older and smaller HDD - no change, so I will see if getting the memory tested helps. Appreciate the help and will let you know what happens when I have a chance to take the laptop in for the memory check.

Mary

 

[Tmagic650]

Okay Mary,
testing the memory may not be enough. You may have to swap it out

 

[MaryRedmond]

Will ask my long-suffering tech guy to see what he can do with switching out the memory ...

Mary