No screen - Compaq Presario 1210

Have you tried plugging in a monitor to see if that will bring the display up?

HI 95five-0, yes, tried pluggin a monitor, no such luck, hearing the fan come on a couple of times (different power up sequences) led me to think maybe something to do with the power board.?

Does the computer post? Does it make any beeps when it boots up?

No, nothing. Power button is on, no sound (Beeps), just shows power is on and low battery (battery is bad) even with or w/o battery inserted. Heard the fan once or twice, thought I heard the HD once?

If you feel comfortable doing so, try opening the case and seeing if there are any loose connections. But be warned taking a part a laptop is not easy and make sure not to force anything and be mind full of the cable attaching the screen.

Ok, I have twice opened the case, not detected anything visibly wrong such as loose cables, etc. , only opened to first level, not gone deeper than that, as soon as I can get the time (getting ready for a bunch of ski guests) I will dissasemble this boat anchor and give it a good going over, that is as much as I have the ability to do so. Thanks 95five-0 for hanging in there with me. I will be back as time permits.

Check back and see if anyone else has any input and keep us posted on any findings.