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Thread ID: 149166 2020-07-27 08:02:00 HP Pavilion DV6 Power Issues commandp (17718) Press F1
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1470767 2020-07-27 08:02:00 Hi Lads and Ladies,

Having a slight issue with a HP dv6 I was given a few weeks back now .

Was all working sweet a month ago . Left it sitting for that time period to order a new battery as the original wasnt holding charge . Went to fire it up the other day and nothing .

Tried 2 known working AC adaptors
Tried both batteries
Removed/reseated RAM/ HD/ CMOS battery .

Still nothing, no LED indicating power to motherboard . Tested voltage and getting 14v on the DC jack off the motherboard and 19V on the AC adapter .

I see this is a common issue with the ol' DV6s .

Anyone out there that can suggest anything else before I go and reflow the solder joints?

Just seems funny it was working a month ago and now it's a paperweight .

If I've missed anything so let me know

Cheers !!
commandp (17718)
1470768 2020-07-27 22:46:00 I see this is a common issue with the ol' DV6s.

Anyone out there that can suggest anything else before I go and reflow the solder joints?



Its not a common issue with DV6's, its a issue with old notebooks in general . This issue can happen to all brands, all models .
A reflow isnt a magic fix, you may need to repair the internal power circuitry , or replace the GPU , or may be as simple as a faulty power socket . Or may be stuck in Win10's 'fast start' mode (less likely)

The DV6 is old. Its not really worth repairing with this sort of fault.
You could buy a working one or similar spec off trademe from $100 upwards . (sometimes less)

:)
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