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HP Compaq nc 8230 won't turn on

#1 MedevilMIke

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 06:55 PM

I have a laptop that will not turn on. From what I understand it is not the battery or the charger ( the charger is brand new ), what part do I need to fix it and is it difficult to install that part? I got the laptop for free and would really like to get it working.

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:16 PM

When you plug the charger in, does the battery charging light come on?

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:23 PM

the light comes on on the charger but not the computer

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:37 PM

Does the cable feel loose inside the computer?

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:54 PM

it's not loose to where it pulls out easy, but, I can jiggle it

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 08:27 PM

If it's jiggling, that's not good. Either your power port is broken, or your battery isn't holding a charge. The only way to tell, is to take the battery out of the laptop, plug it into the wall, and try to turn it on. If it still doesn't turn on, then your power port's fucked.