Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

Question

Anyone know how to fix a hp elite book 8470p?

Mar 11, 2016 2:34PM PST

I left my computer on last night and when I look at it the next day it wouldn't turn on. I don't hear any fans and the power button turns on briefly then goes off. Please can someone help me I need this computer.

Discussion is locked

- Collapse -
Answer
Try this first.
Mar 11, 2016 3:16PM PST
- Collapse -
Adapter
Mar 13, 2016 1:12PM PDT

And you have checked the adapter? First things first, make sure the inverter/adapter is getting power to the system, simple test with VOM. If it is supplying power the next thing to look at would be battery...but first things first.

- Collapse -
Answer
How old is the battery?
Mar 12, 2016 7:17AM PST

In my past experience I have noticed, If the battery cells goes bad on HP laptops they don't turn on.
Please let me know and I will be able to help you more.
Thanks