HP RP7 Maintenance & Service Guide HP RP7 Retail System Model 7800 - Page 151
Solving power problems, Solving hard drive problems
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Solving power problems Common causes and solutions for power problems are listed in the following table. Table F-3 Solving power problems Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. OR 1. Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and the processor cooling fan is running. 2. Ensure the blower is running. The heat sink is not properly attached to the processor. Power LED flashes red four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Power failure (power supply is overloaded). 1. Check if a device is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives, and expansion cards). Power on the system. If the system enters the POST, then power off and replace one device at a time and repeat this procedure until failure occurs. Replace the device that is causing the failure. Continue adding devices one at a time to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 2. Replace the power supply. 3. Replace the system board. Solving hard drive problems Table F-4 Solving hard drive problems Hard drive error occurs. Cause Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed. Solution 1. Right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on a drive. Select Properties then select the Tools tab. Under Error-checking click Check Now. 2. Use a utility to locate and block usage of bad sectors. If necessary, reformat the hard disk. Solving power problems 141