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fixitng: 7:46am On Oct 03, 2024
Arthaus:
I want to express my profound gratitude to Udemzyudex, for his kind assistance, despite being choked up with work, and I can truly affirm that he is a technician's technician. Despite doing his best regardingmy ZBOOK complaint, he went as far as flashing the BIOS chip and when it seems like the problem persisted, he sadly told me that we were out of options. Now to the good news, having seen him at CV, Ikeja on Friday, my mind was restlessand by Saturday, I had this prodding to boot the system. When I did, it still showed same glitchy screen as usual
which had also shown after the BIOS flashing. After few seconds, I just intuitively pressed the "enter" key, and to my surprise, the screen went dark, then lit up albeit blank. After a while, I saw the dotted circle, followed by the "please wait"... Next thing I saw was the screen and pronto, I logged in. Now with his guidance, I was able to switch the hard drive to another system where I installed windows 11pro. The initial OS was windows 10pro. After swapping back the HDD to the HP, I saw the HP logo briefly on the boot screen. Mind you, the screen on booting no longer showed anything like esc or f2 options to get into BIOS or boot options. Even now I have done a clean install, the screen went glitchy briefly on restart before finishing the boot sequence properly. I will keep you guys updated as soon as I am done with the windows update processes online. Special thanks to Fixitng, who gave me potential troubleshooting directions as early as 6am on Thursday too.


Glad that udemzyudex assisted you in sorting out the issues. Please keep us updated. Thanks.

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Laurene: 5:55pm On Oct 06, 2024
hartson:
where are you base pls?
Is the HP 840 g3 a good laptop?
hartson: 1:02pm On Oct 07, 2024
Laurene:
Is the HP 840 g3 a good laptop?
Get on google to see it's review.HP G series are good specs.
Laurene: 2:25pm On Oct 07, 2024
hartson:
Get on google to see it's review.HP G series are good specs.
Google can be tricky and misleading... I need first hand review
hartson: 5:22pm On Oct 07, 2024
Laurene:
Google can be tricky and misleading... I need first hand review
Ok,The system belong to Elite class equipped with hybrid 6th Gen Core i5 bwt 2.3-2.4ghz processor,8-16gb DDR4 Ram,256-500gb SSD with sound intel graphics.Wifi,webcam,It features backlit keyboard as well.
Is suitable for any kind of work you intend to use it for.Go for it bro,if you have the akparakpara.
fixitng: 10:45pm On Oct 07, 2024
Laurene:
Is the HP 840 g3 a good laptop?

It is a good laptop for word processing and other graphics softwares like CorelDraw Suite. It comes with a 6th Gen processor, SSD, keyboard light etc. The price is affordable for someone that needs something sleek and is good for other educational purposes. In conclusion, it is a rugged laptop.
checkmatez: 4:00pm On Oct 09, 2024
Good day all,
Please my dell e5440 i7 4th gen just went off all of a sudden.. like even when pressing the power button, it's just off.
Modified: the board was short circuit, seems generator current burnt it.
Please how much is use to fix dell e5440 short circuit board
gagzee(m): 10:49pm On Oct 09, 2024
Please i want to scrap my laptop. It's not coming on.
SommzyGlobal: 8:32pm On Oct 12, 2024
Is the HP 840 g3 a good laptop?
Yes, the HP EliteBook 840 G3 is considered a good laptop, especially for professionals and students looking for a reliable and well-built machine. Here are some of the key features that make it a solid choice:

Build Quality: [/b]The EliteBook series is known for its durable build. The HP 840 G3 has a sleek, lightweight design, making it highly portable while maintaining a sturdy construction.

[b]Performance: [/b]It typically comes with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors (6th generation), which can handle multitasking, office work, web browsing, and even moderate content creation tasks with ease. Its performance is good enough for most productivity tasks, although it’s not meant for heavy gaming or video editing.

[b]Display:
The laptop usually features a 14-inch full HD display, providing a decent resolution for work, video streaming, and general use. The screen quality is generally good, although not the best for color-critical tasks.

Battery Life: The HP 840 G3 offers good battery life, making it ideal for working on the go. It can last around 5-8 hours depending on the workload.

Port Selection: It has a wide range of ports, including USB 3.0, USB-C, HDMI, and an SD card reader, which is great for connecting various devices without needing dongles.

Upgradability: You can easily upgrade the RAM and storage, making it a good long-term investment. Many s opt to increase the RAM to improve multitasking performance.

Security Features: As part of the EliteBook series, it offers solid security features like a fingerprint reader and TPM encryption for business s.

However, there are a few things to consider:

Since it's an older model (released in 2016), the processor and components might not match the performance of more modern devices, especially for demanding tasks.
The display, while good for most uses, may not be ideal for high-end graphics work or color-sensitive applications.
Overall, the HP 840 G3 is a good choice for anyone looking for a reliable, mid-range laptop for business, study, or everyday use.

if you want to buy laptop message me on 07063695282, am in ph
SommzyGlobal: 8:34pm On Oct 12, 2024
FolaLee:
Good evening. I have an issue with my laptop. I turned it on and it displays a “no bootable device found”. What happening

Good evening! The "No bootable device found" error on your laptop means that your system is unable to locate or access a drive with an operating system to boot from. This can happen for several reasons:

Common Causes:
Incorrect Boot Order: Sometimes the boot sequence is set incorrectly in the BIOS, causing your laptop to try to boot from a device that doesn’t have an operating system (like a USB or network drive).

Loose or Damaged Hard Drive: If your hard drive is not properly connected or is damaged, the laptop won’t be able to detect it as a bootable device.

Corrupted Boot Sector: The boot sector on your hard drive might be corrupted, making it impossible for the system to load the operating system.

Failed Hard Drive: If your hard drive has failed or is no longer functioning, it won't be detected as a bootable device.

BIOS/UEFI Settings: The boot mode (UEFI or Legacy) might be improperly configured, especially after updates or changes.

Troubleshooting Steps:
Check Boot Order in BIOS:

Restart your laptop and press the key (commonly F2, F10, or Del) to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.
Navigate to the "Boot" tab and ensure that your hard drive is listed as the first boot device.
If not, change the boot order and save the settings before exiting.
Check Hard Drive Connection:

If you're comfortable with hardware, you can open the laptop to ensure that the hard drive is properly connected.
For many laptops, the hard drive is easy to access and may just need reseating.
Perform a Hard Drive Test:

In BIOS/UEFI, there is often an option to run diagnostics on your hard drive. Run a test to check for any errors.
Boot Using a USB Recovery Drive:

If you have a Windows installation USB or recovery media, you can try to boot from it and use Startup Repair to fix any issues with the boot sector.
You can also try Command Prompt from the recovery environment to run commands like:
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd
Check if the Hard Drive is Detected:

In BIOS, check whether your hard drive is listed under "Storage Devices." If it’s not, the hard drive may have failed or become disconnected.
Replace the Hard Drive:

If none of the above steps work and the hard drive is not detected in BIOS or fails diagnostics, it may need to be replaced.
Next Steps:
If the hard drive is damaged, you may need to recover important data before replacement.
If the issue persists after checking all of the above, it might be best to take the laptop to a repair technician for further diagnosis.
chibatov(m): 2:19pm On Oct 16, 2024
Hello guys. My young toddler spilled water on my Lenovo yoga 460 laptop. Now it doesn’t boots at all. But when I plug it to power the charging indicator and keyboard lights and thinkpad leds come up. I can hear the fan turning also. But everything goes off immediately I unplug it. The keyboard lights and thinkpad leds also comes up when I use a small tool to press the reset button on the back of the laptop (when not plugged to power).
I’ve taken it apart and sun dried it but it still won’t boot.
I plan on taking it to an engineer soon but I get very busy. What else can I do? Is there any hope?
MomentMan(m): 10:33pm On Oct 16, 2024
Hello guys. I'm really in pain right now. Since mid last year till now,I have changed my system processor twice. And yesterday I was using it till the ba3 goes off. I have tried to charge it since that they brought light but it's not responding. I already know it's the processor because that's exactly what happened the few times I changed it. So guys,I would like to know what's wrong with my system that always affect my processor.
hartson: 4:51am On Oct 17, 2024
chibatov:
Hello guys. My young toddler spilled water on my Lenovo yoga 460 laptop. Now it doesn’t boots at all. But when I plug it to power the charging indicator and keyboard lights and thinkpad leds come up. I can hear the fan turning also. But everything goes off immediately I unplug it. The keyboard lights and thinkpad leds also comes up when I use a small tool to press the reset button on the back of the laptop (when not plugged to power).
I’ve taken it apart and sun dried it but it still won’t boot.
I plan on taking it to an engineer soon but I get very busy. What else can I do? Is there any hope?
Yes,there is hope but is always advisable not to supply power to any device water spill inside.
You intend to take it to an expert that's what you ought to have done immediately.It requires disassembling the system and dry up internal components where water may have filtered in.
Then assemble back you may be lucky it boots if doesnt then the engineer should find out what the problem is.
hartson: 5:03am On Oct 17, 2024
MomentMan:
Hello guys. I'm really in pain right now. Since mid last year till now,I have changed my system processor twice. And yesterday I was using it till the ba3 goes off. I have tried to charge it since that they brought light but it's not responding. I already know it's the processor because that's exactly what happened the few times I changed it. So guys,I would like to know what's wrong with my system that always affect my processor.
Bros why should you plunge yourself into pain cos of laptop failure.Na pesin die wey you dey feel pain like dat.Cool down joor
Is your system doing internal overheating?
Prolong use of system without periodic or routine servicing sometimes make systems develop fault some repairable and in some cases irrepairable.
So answer my question if your system do overheating while in use?
MomentMan(m): 8:23am On Oct 17, 2024
hartson:
Bros why should you plunge yourself into pain cos of laptop failure.Na pesin die wey you dey feel pain like dat.Cool down joor
Is your system doing internal overheating?
Prolong use of system without periodic or routine servicing sometimes make systems develop fault some repairable and in some cases irrepairable.
So answer my question if your system do overheating while in use?

My Brother, you won't understand. To change the processor now is around 17k..and my money no reach now.You know how messed up Nigeria is, I'm a final year student of Civil Engineering. I'm currently using it for my project and I also use it for Drawing.So you see why I'm not happy. I really need to repair it as soon as possible.For your question, my system doesn't overhead while in use.
hartson: 8:18pm On Oct 17, 2024
MomentMan:


My Brother, you won't understand. To change the processor now is around 17k..and my money no reach now.You know how messed up Nigeria is, I'm a final year student of Civil Engineering. I'm currently using it for my project and I also use it for Drawing.So you see why I'm not happy. I really need to repair it as soon as possible.For your question, my system doesn't overhead while in use.
I feel you brother.
Dont lament you will surmount the situation.
Where are you base sir?
MomentMan(m): 10:18pm On Oct 17, 2024
hartson:
I feel you brother.
Dont lament you will surmount the situation.
Where are you base sir?

Enugu
okeyz(m): 2:32pm On Oct 18, 2024
Good day all, please i need advice, i used my Laptop last weekend and shut down normally, now I want to use it again it's not coming up, the lights will show when you plug in and press the on button but the screen is blank, you will even hear the fan blowing but nothing on the screen, please help me with the solution, there are 1000 mixed jamz in that laptop I want to monetize in youtube cry , i need help
hartson: 10:21pm On Oct 18, 2024
MomentMan:


Enugu
oh! I base in PH.If not I would have help look at the system critically to indentify one or two.
Have you defragmented the system before?
signorxx: 6:38pm On Oct 19, 2024
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fixitng: 8:34pm On Oct 19, 2024
signorxx:
Please this TOSHIBA Z30 C BATTERY IS URGENTLY NEEDED IN ABUJA.

Remove the battery then check and share the replacement model number. You can as well snap and share the pics of the battery specifications for easy identification.
fixitng: 8:39pm On Oct 19, 2024
okeyz:
Good day all, please i need advice, i used my Laptop last weekend and shut down normally, now I want to use it again it's not coming up, the lights will show when you plug in and press the on button but the screen is blank, you will even hear the fan blowing but nothing on the screen, please help me with the solution, there are 1000 mixed jamz in that laptop I want to monetize in youtube cry , i need help

Kindly take it to an IT Engr to troubleshoot and fix the issue. It is possible the RAM slot needs to be cleaned and reseated.

You can also mention your location to know if there are tech guys on this Forum that can assist you.
Adewale1603(m): 11:41am On Oct 20, 2024
okeyz:
Good day all, please i need advice, i used my Laptop last weekend and shut down normally, now I want to use it again it's not coming up, the lights will show when you plug in and press the on button but the screen is blank, you will even hear the fan blowing but nothing on the screen, please help me with the solution, there are 1000 mixed jamz in that laptop I want to monetize in youtube cry , i need help
what's the model of the laptop, is it HP elitebook ?
Greatzeus(m): 4:10pm On Oct 20, 2024
okeyz:
Good day all, please i need advice, i used my Laptop last weekend and shut down normally, now I want to use it again it's not coming up, the lights will show when you plug in and press the on button but the screen is blank, you will even hear the fan blowing but nothing on the screen, please help me with the solution, there are 1000 mixed jamz in that laptop I want to monetize in youtube cry , i need help
I just resolved the same issue on one of my laptop recently.
Open the back cover of the laptop,remove the RAMs, use eraser to clean the golden stripes on the edge of the RAMs. Replace it back and put it on,it works 90% of the time.
If it doesn't come up,one of the ram may be bad, remove the RAMs and replace just one and restart your PC,do it for the second RAM too,the bad one is the one that didn't come up. Manage the one slot for now and get a replacement for the second slot.
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CaptainSaba11: 6:00pm On Oct 21, 2024
Good evening guys

Please my laptop is giving me issues

I switched it on yesterday and it displayed a message "input BIOS "
Since then I've been unable to use the system, YouTube is not even helping

Whenever I manage to turn it on, it keeps lagging and some buttons are working abnormally

PS: I didn't spill any liquid on the laptop
udemzyudex(m): 6:41pm On Oct 21, 2024
CaptainSaba11:
Good evening guys

Please my laptop is giving me issues

I switched it on yesterday and it displayed a message "input BIOS "
Since then I've been unable to use the system, YouTube is not even helping

Whenever I manage to turn it on, it keeps lagging and some buttons are working abnormally

PS: I didn't spill any liquid on the laptop

Can you post a picture of the screen and the model of the laptop.
CaptainSaba11: 6:49pm On Oct 21, 2024
udemzyudex:


Can you post a picture of the screen and the model of the laptop.

HP ProBook 640 G2

udemzyudex(m): 7:16pm On Oct 21, 2024
CaptainSaba11:


HP ProBook 640 G2

If you're in lag, I can remove it for you.

You can reach me on WhatsApp via 08064724259
CaptainSaba11: 9:38pm On Oct 21, 2024
udemzyudex:


If you're in lag, I can remove it for you.

You can reach me on WhatsApp via 08064724259

I'm in abuja

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