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Solving minor problems – HP DX2000 User Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dx2000 uT

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Minor Problems

Solving Minor Problems

Problem

Cause

Possible Solution

Computer appears

locked up and will not

turn off when the power

button is pressed.

Software control of the

power switch is not

functional.

1. Press and hold the power button

for at least four seconds until the

computer turns off.

2. Disconnect electrical plug from

outlet.

Computer will not

respond to USB

keyboard or mouse.

Computer is in

standby mode.

Press the power button to resume

from standby mode.

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CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power

button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose

your data.

Computer date and

time display is

incorrect.

RTC (real-time clock)

battery may need to be

replaced.

1. Reset the date and time under

Control Panel.

2. Replace the RTC battery.

Computer appears to

pause periodically.

Network driver is loaded

and no network

connection is established.

Establish a network connection, or

use Computer Setup or Microsoft

Windows Device Manager to disable

the network controller.

Cursor will not move

using the arrow keys on

the keypad.

The Num Lock key

may be on.

Press the Num Lock key. The Num

Lock key can be disabled (or

enabled) in Computer Setup.

Cannot remove

computer cover or

access panel.

Smart Cover Lock,

featured on some

computers, is locked.

1. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock

using Computer Setup.

2. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe

Key in case of forgotten

password, power loss, or

computer malfunction.

Poor performance is

experienced.

Processor is hot.

1. Ensure airflow to the computer is

not blocked.

2. Ensure the fans are connected

and working properly (some fans

only operate when needed).

3. Ensure the processor heatsink is

installed properly.

Hard drive is full.

Transfer data from the hard drive to

create more space on the hard drive.