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Posted on Oct 08, 2008

Hard disc error

I have a iQon base unit. The screen is black with green writing. It has a built in recovery system. We have tried pressing F10 to get the recovery menu up but nothing is happening. Do I need to replace the hard disc

  • Tuki78 Nov 29, 2008

    Hi, I have the same problem, I have a recovery CD that gets frozen at 22 %. Is it the hard disk that doens't work properly?

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Troubleshooting Error Messages on a Black Screen that may Occur During Startup...

<b><u>For Hp Laptop</u></b><br /><br />There are many reasons that a computer does not startup or boot into the Windows operating system.<br /><br /><b><u>Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist</u></b><br /><b></b> <br /><b>Perform a Hard Reset</b><br />1. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all USB devices and media cards.<br />2. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at least 15 seconds.<br />3. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning.<br />If computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions.<br /><br /><b>Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start<br /></b>If LEDs do not glow when power button is pressed, there is no power available to the notebook. 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HP laptops have a built-in recovery mode on the system wherein you don't need to use a disc to restore it to factory default. The hotkey for the recovery is the F10 key. After you press the power button, you need to simultaneously press the F10 key to start system recovery. If this one won't work and gave you like an "I/O Error" or "Error 0x000000E" or something similar then that means that the HDD is already defective and needs replacement and you need to order the recovery discs from HP at 1-800-474-6836. If you're still under warranty, they'll replace the HDD and give the Recovery Discs to you for free.

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off the computer , again start it and press f 5 kay select safe mode then enter key press
if it load op system and u have seen all it mean your op system has problum
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