Guys...
The wifes HP laptop has 'done the narna'.
It was working fine until two nights ago. The back story is... it's an ex work machine I got for $50. You don't know who used it or how it was treated.
Usually the batteries are on the way out by the time Barwon Water offers them to staff.
They are primarily used to access work when on standby (on call) so not much else...
Ok...
The machine stopped. and when I turn on, the yellow charge light flashes a few times and then nothing.
I've tested the charger ... no reading. So it's my guess that's what the problem is....unless I'm testing the wrong points.... (has pin in the centre of the plug).
I took the battery out, drained the capacitors by turning it on. Tried again with charger...
Nothing.
Am I wasting my time, or is it worth having a crack with a new charger?
We need what's on the HDD as well ... If I can't get the m/c going, how do I access the drive?

Anyone had or heard of this problem ?

Think it's gone to God Al, not sure what to do to access the hard drive mate.

Alby wrote:Guys...
The wifes HP laptop has 'done the narna'.
It was working fine until two nights ago. The back story is... it's an ex work machine I got for $50. You don't know who used it or how it was treated.
Usually the batteries are on the way out by the time Barwon Water offers them to staff.
They are primarily used to access work when on standby (on call) so not much else...
Ok...
The machine stopped. and when I turn on, the yellow charge light flashes a few times and then nothing.
I've tested the charger ... no reading. So it's my guess that's what the problem is....unless I'm testing the wrong points.... (has pin in the centre of the plug).
I took the battery out, drained the capacitors by turning it on. Tried again with charger...
Nothing.
Am I wasting my time, or is it worth having a crack with a new charger?
We need what's on the HDD as well ... If I can't get the m/c going, how do I access the drive?

Anyone had or heard of this problem ?

Hi Al either way it's going to cost you money mate

http://www.wikihow.com/Recover-Data-from-the-Hard-Drive-of-a-Dead-Laptop

Hi
Lots of options here.
http://www.makeuseof.com/search/?cx=009717636731598800244%3Aqhe4rh7wuxs&cof=FORID%3A11&q=revive+dead+laptop&sa=Search

I knew Zeb would come up with something. 

Thanks guys.
Getting a charger from works IT dept sent down to me...(being nice all these years is starting to pay off ...heh heh).
I'll try it and let you know.

Well.... it's charging...
I'll wait for Mandy to use it before I get too confident...

Alby wrote:Well.... it's charging...
I'll wait for Mandy to use it before I get too confident...

How's the laptop going AL

satrat wrote:

Alby wrote:Well.... it's charging...
I'll wait for Mandy to use it before I get too confident...

How's the laptop going AL

Hi
Is this a case of no news is good news?

zebadee wrote:

satrat wrote:

Alby wrote:Well.... it's charging...
I'll wait for Mandy to use it before I get too confident...

How's the laptop going AL

Hi
Is this a case of no news is good news?

Just typical cast a side like a empty beer can    

oops... this is embarrassing ..... Yes it worked..... and is still going... And I know this because I still use it from time to time.... Mandy now has an ipad....
Sorry for not responding guys.