1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

HP Pavilion zv6000 Black screen. Won' boot up

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Mondo, 2008/08/20.

  1. 2008/08/20
    Mondo

    Mondo Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/08/20
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hi. I have an hp pavilion zv6000 and won' boot up beyond hp logo. I tried setting the bios to default settings which they already were and nothing happens. I can't boot in to safe mode because I do not have that option. The only thing I get is press ESC to change boot sequence, press F10 to enter bios and press F12 to do a network boot.

    It uses an ATI graphics card, dedicated memory. I don't know if this could be the problem so I'm trying to figure something out. Is there a way I can load the windows xp disc in and repair windows files?

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Mondo,
    #1
  2. 2008/08/20
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Mondo - Welcome to the Board :)
    Meaning exactly what? Have you tried the standard F8 method? ....
    Do you have a retail XP CD? - I would imagine that your HP came preinstalled with XP and a Recovery disk at best or a Recovery Partition. Both will format the rive and restore it to the as delivered state - your data and any programs you have installed will be lost.
     
    PeteC,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2008/08/20
    Mondo

    Mondo Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2008/08/20
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    There's no F8 option to boot into safe mode with. I just tried what you said booting into the bios pressing f8 until something pops up but nothing happens, just beeps for repeatedly tapping it. Also I do have a retail XP disc but this is a cousin's laptop and I'm sure he didn't want to lose anything but I'll ask cos well **** happens
     
    Mondo,
    #3
  5. 2008/08/21
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    The inability to get into Safe Mode is extremely puzzling - I checked out my HP nx6310 laptop and F8 works just fine - takes you to the white on black text screen with several options, one of which is Safe Mode. I wonder if you are pressing the F8 key too early.

    I would not be confident that Safe Mode would work anyway if there is a major problem with the computer.

    Providing your XP CD is the same OS as the one on the laptop - i.e. XP Home or Pro and preferably the same Service Pack you should be able to make a repair install on the lapop with it.

    Laptop Manual is here ....

    http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00363776/c00363776.pdf

    page 14-14
     
    PeteC,
    #4
  6. 2008/08/21
    mattman

    mattman Inactive Alumni

    Joined:
    2002/06/10
    Messages:
    8,198
    Likes Received:
    63
    Try using "Default Settings" p. 13-5 and "hard drive self test" p. 13-6
     
    mattman,
    #5

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...