HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes???

StAugGuy · 11-17-2008, 06:54 AM

I got my hands on an HP NC4010. It doesn't boot up at all. The only thing that happens is that the battery LED blinks amber 9 times. Or it could be 8 short blinks, one long blink. Not really sure.

I get the feeling that this is some kind of BIOS code, like the beeps on a desktop. But I can't find any info on if these ARE codes and, if they are, what they mean.

I should also note that I pulled the HD out and formatted it. But the same LED codes blink with or without the HD. I have also noticed that there is no RAM module in the, what I believe to be, the expansion slot.

Anyone have a spare clue?

Thanx

Staug

**TriggerFinger** · 11-17-2008, 09:27 AM

Ensure you have RAM installed.

StAugGuy · 11-17-2008, 09:32 AM

Thanx for the reply.

So, you are saying that there is no internal RAM on this model?? That there MUST be RAM in that slot??

Staug

**TriggerFinger** · 11-17-2008, 09:43 AM

According to this manual... http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00723167.pdf there are two slots. One outside and the other under the keyboard.

Have you checked the internal (under the keyboard) if there is RAM installed?

StAugGuy · 11-17-2008, 09:52 AM

Thanx for the fast reply.

I'll check that now and get back ....

Yes, there is a memory module under the keyboard. I reseated it. Still got the same error code/blinks. I pulled it from the slot and placed it in the second slot on the bottom of the laptop. Still the same error code/blinks. I even pulled it completely and got the same error code/blinks..

I am thinking maybe the memory module might be bad? I just wish I could confirm what those error blinks mean, if they do in fact mean anything.

Thanx again...

Staug

**TriggerFinger** · 11-17-2008, 10:55 AM

I did a quick search on the blink codes but I cannot find one.. what I get is a 1-3-3-1 beep code which is not even close...

Anyhow.. in the absence of that information, I suggest you start with replacing all of the RAM with (even just one) good/working module/s.

StAugGuy · 11-17-2008, 11:03 AM

Thanx for the assistance.. Yea, I have tried every possible permutation of error bios blink codes with no luck..

I have also noticed that when powering up the CPU fan doesn't spin at all. But the HD light DOES come on.. I tried reseating the CPU with no luck..

I guess it's time to start swapping parts..

Thanx again.

Staug

**TriggerFinger** · 11-17-2008, 11:29 AM

So when you power ON, there is no FAN activity at all? May be you can start with that. Btw, if you reseat the CPU, did you reapply thermal paste?

StAugGuy · 11-17-2008, 12:01 PM

Yes I did...

Yea, there is absolutely no fan activity whatsoever.. Not even a little lurch. The only indication that power is being applied is the blinking Battery LED and the momentary green HD LED...

I should also note that it does the same thing, regardless of whether or not it is on AC or Battery...

Staug

StAugGuy · 11-26-2008, 08:23 AM

Hate to ressurrect an old thread, but I just got ahold of another laptop. Exact same model with nearly the exact same problem.

The only difference is that instead of 8 short blinks and one long blink, this laptop has just 8 short blinks..

This just can't be a coincidence..

Staug

**TriggerFinger** · 11-28-2008, 02:14 PM

Could be the BIOS or the motherboard.

11-17-2008, 06:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
StAugGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Unknown	HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? I got my hands on an HP NC4010. It doesn't boot up at all. The only thing that happens is that the battery LED blinks amber 9 times. Or it could be 8 short blinks, one long blink. Not really sure. I get the feeling that this is some kind of BIOS code, like the beeps on a desktop. But I can't find any info on if these ARE codes and, if they are, what they mean. I should also note that I pulled the HD out and formatted it. But the same LED codes blink with or without the HD. I have also noticed that there is no RAM module in the, what I believe to be, the expansion slot. Anyone have a spare clue? Thanx Staug

11-17-2008, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-17-2008, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
StAugGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Unknown	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? Thanx for the reply. So, you are saying that there is no internal RAM on this model?? That there MUST be RAM in that slot?? Staug

11-17-2008, 09:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,817 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? According to this manual... http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00723167.pdf there are two slots. One outside and the other under the keyboard. Have you checked the internal (under the keyboard) if there is RAM installed? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

11-17-2008, 09:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
StAugGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Unknown	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? Thanx for the fast reply. I'll check that now and get back .... Yes, there is a memory module under the keyboard. I reseated it. Still got the same error code/blinks. I pulled it from the slot and placed it in the second slot on the bottom of the laptop. Still the same error code/blinks. I even pulled it completely and got the same error code/blinks.. I am thinking maybe the memory module might be bad? I just wish I could confirm what those error blinks mean, if they do in fact mean anything. Thanx again... Staug Last edited by StAugGuy; 11-17-2008 at 09:59 AM.

11-17-2008, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,817 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? I did a quick search on the blink codes but I cannot find one.. what I get is a 1-3-3-1 beep code which is not even close... Anyhow.. in the absence of that information, I suggest you start with replacing all of the RAM with (even just one) good/working module/s. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

11-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
StAugGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Unknown	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? Thanx for the assistance.. Yea, I have tried every possible permutation of error bios blink codes with no luck.. I have also noticed that when powering up the CPU fan doesn't spin at all. But the HD light DOES come on.. I tried reseating the CPU with no luck.. I guess it's time to start swapping parts.. Thanx again. Staug Last edited by StAugGuy; 11-17-2008 at 11:04 AM.

11-17-2008, 11:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,817 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? So when you power ON, there is no FAN activity at all? May be you can start with that. Btw, if you reseat the CPU, did you reapply thermal paste? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

11-17-2008, 12:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
StAugGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Unknown	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? Yes I did... Yea, there is absolutely no fan activity whatsoever.. Not even a little lurch. The only indication that power is being applied is the blinking Battery LED and the momentary green HD LED... I should also note that it does the same thing, regardless of whether or not it is on AC or Battery... Staug Last edited by StAugGuy; 11-17-2008 at 12:03 PM.

11-26-2008, 08:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
StAugGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Unknown	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? Hate to ressurrect an old thread, but I just got ahold of another laptop. Exact same model with nearly the exact same problem. The only difference is that instead of 8 short blinks and one long blink, this laptop has just 8 short blinks.. This just can't be a coincidence.. Staug

11-28-2008, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,817 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: HP NC4010 Bios Blink Codes??? Could be the BIOS or the motherboard. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE