can it just "break" like this?

bluemoo

Hi everyone.

I have a latop - a compaq/hp laptop

Yesterday, i plugged it in at the wall to charge it, and turned it on (just as i always do)

Anyway about five mins later just as i was opening up the internet the screen just went black and the charging light went off.

Now my laptop seems to be dead, no light to indicate charging and the whole thing just wont turn on?

Like is it broken - for good??:mad:

kwalshe

Is there a light on the charger to verify that is working? also did you try some other piece of equipment in the same wall socket?
Sometimes it help to remove the battery and try to power up without it in and then re-seat it after a power down

bluemoo

kwalshe wrote: »

Is there a light on the charger to verify that is working? also did you try some other piece of equipment in the same wall socket?
Sometimes it help to remove the battery and try to power up without it in and then re-seat it after a power down

Yes there is a light on the computer to vrif the charging....this light no longer appears......nor does and lights / screen....in effect it is "dead" for want fo better word......

The wll socket i fine , have tried other applinces and chargers....there ws planty of abttery in the computer nyway...

ps. what is power down?


Thanks

Webmonkey

Take out battery and start it with it in the mains. Do you see a light on your charger. Perhaps your powersupply/transformer is after giving up and the battery is just dead.