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Title: USB sockets
Post by: Kaze on November 05, 2015, 02:50:33 am: NOTE: This was a topic about something else, I'm recycling it to avoid spamming.

I'm thinking of getting a socket which includes USB input as I'm running out of space. Is it as efficient as inserting my iPhone charger using a plug?
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Andeey on November 05, 2015, 06:15:10 am: My old HP pavilion doesnt start anymore, it just has blinking numlock and capslock, could just be that it is gettin old, or a damaged power supply?
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Trevor. on November 05, 2015, 10:11:20 am: Quote from: Andyoo on November 05, 2015, 06:15:10 am
My old HP pavilion doesnt start anymore, it just has blinking numlock and capslock, could just be that it is gettin old, or a damaged power supply?

same thing happens with Hp pavilion and it was for only 2-3 days my capslock was blinking and after it was working alright.
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Kaze on November 05, 2015, 07:39:43 pm: BUMP

Would like to add everything is working fine as usual it's just bugging me because the laptop is telling me there's something wrong.

Since the caps lock is situated next to the fan, maybe the fan got clogged up and it's telling me to check it out? I can feel minimal air when I put my hand next to the fan.
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: TheRock on November 14, 2015, 03:06:08 am: You will only get more air of the Fan once the temperature arises and it forces the fan to full RPM.
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: ahmedXD on November 14, 2015, 03:12:11 am: Well its very
Quote from: Kaze on November 05, 2015, 07:39:43 pm
BUMP

Would like to add everything is working fine as usual it's just bugging me because the laptop is telling me there's something wrong.

Since the caps lock is situated next to the fan, maybe the fan got clogged up and it's telling me to check it out? I can feel minimal air when I put my hand next to the fan.
Well its very easy to unscrew the back of your laptop and clean the fan.
If it accumulates dust then the aiflow will be decreased.
You can watch youtube videos on how to remove the fan and clean.
Its very simply.

Also the fan cant get clogged, because if it did then the whole motherboard will be grounded and it will turn off automatically after 2min of startup.
The led blinking might be a sign of an error in the keyboard.
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Vaeldious on November 14, 2015, 08:42:59 am: Although I agree with the whole "Clean your FANS and CPU area" LED LOCK blinks are directly related to the POST (Power On Self Test) of a computer. In Legacy systems, this would provide a code to where things were messed up. In newer (2007+) systems, it indicates a core component failure. Core starts from BIOS/DMI/EFI style core instructions and its like "hey, am I ok?". When the hardware reports a fault at EFI/BIOS level, it gives a HALT signal that stops the PreBoot process. Means one of your main critical components have failed (CPU/GPU/RAM).

Memtestx86 is awesome at testing RAM. Can take several hours.

IBMDFT on a SATA/ATA connection or even SEATOOLS to check each individual sector and read the SMART attributes of the drive.

CPU is more difficult to troubleshoot, but out of the systems ive torn apart, ive found 2 that had faulty cpus, and trust me they both were all "wtf is this issue?"'

Blinking lights on LED LOCKs are bad. Even worse on a laptop, but likey means hundreds of dollars.

Source: Decade of experience.
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Janar on November 15, 2015, 06:14:12 pm: (http://puu.sh/lmyo0/d41550ac35.png)

Source and some solutions below in the link: http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-g6-Notebook-PC-series/5082224/model/5149093/document/c01732674#AbT2
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Kaze on November 16, 2015, 10:58:04 pm: Yeah I can't identify how many blinks it is because its a constant cycle (the blinking never stops)
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Celso on November 18, 2015, 05:31:04 pm: Quote from: Kaze on November 16, 2015, 10:58:04 pm
Yeah I can't identify how many blinks it is because its a constant cycle (the blinking never stops)
The blinks should have a small pause between them like 2 fast blinks with a small pause
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Vaeldious on November 22, 2015, 09:23:26 am: Quote from: Celso on November 18, 2015, 05:31:04 pm
The blinks should have a small pause between them like 2 fast blinks with a small pause

Should, in theory. Chances are that due to the cold solder joints profound in non-lead based solder, XBOX 360s, some dells, and mostly HP laptops are especially prone to this issue with an nVidia GPU, however I have seen the same issue on HP systems with ATI chipsets as well (although not as widespread, and more restrictive to certain models).

IF the blinking actually is a constant (On, off, on, off....) without any discernible pattern, then I would suggest that even the POST is unable to fully initialize and perform its functions of checking individual components, and that means core failure. Core failure means motherboard failure. On the bottom side of the laptop, perhaps even under the battery (if its the easily removable style) there should be an extended model number, for example: Pavilion G6-2152cl (Model, Series-generation identifier in 4 digit code, region). I would NOT assume blink on/blink off (repeat) means a 1 blink code as Celso has generously supplied the blink-code sheet, as a 1 code would be on/off/pause (repeat).

A blink on/off (repeat) shows that core communications between primary components cannot be established. It's a general failsafe of SOS or Help!

If you provide the extended model number and SPS number (easily located under the RAM door and DIMM modules), I'd be happy to walk you through buying a replacement motherboard/installation, but even newer generation models have MBs that run $50-$300 for the part and you are talking about many hours of assisted installation help. Realistically, it may end up being more cost effective to look into replacing the system as a whole, and additionally if you need help retrieving the data, I'm happy to help there too.

Lmk in this thread or via PM for further support if you are still interested.
Title: Re: Caps lock button blinking
Post by: Kaze on November 22, 2015, 03:11:21 pm: So basically the laptop is about to die anytime soon.. :cry:
Title: Re: USB sockets
Post by: Kaze on December 05, 2015, 07:46:55 pm: BUMP.
Title: Re: USB sockets
Post by: Devin on December 05, 2015, 08:15:24 pm: So what is actually needed as it seems things are totally twisted in this topic?
Title: Re: USB sockets
Post by: Kaze on December 05, 2015, 08:19:24 pm: Quote from: Devin on December 05, 2015, 08:15:24 pm
So what is actually needed as it seems things are totally twisted in this topic?

Sorry, forgot to mention it!

Refer to the initial post in regards to my query

Quote from: Kaze on November 05, 2015, 02:50:33 am
NOTE: This was a topic about something else, I'm recycling it to avoid spamming.

I'm thinking of getting a socket plate which includes USB input as I'm running out of space. Is it as efficient as inserting my iPhone charger using a plug?

I currently have TV/PS4/Laptop/iPhone/Tablet/2x Vape pen chargers/Lamp and those things that give out fresh spray in your room. And yes, I already put an extension cable.

With my current setup, I can get my iPhone to 100% within the hour or two range. I'm wondering if I will expect the same with the USB slot.
Title: Re: USB sockets
Post by: Devin on December 05, 2015, 08:30:21 pm: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/digital-home/usb-wall-charging-flat-plate-review-3535292/

I presume that's what you're talking about; perhaps unplug things that don't need to be constantly connected to begin with. I doubt a phone, tablet and other "chargers" need to be constantly connected unless the batteries are ruined..

Those sockets provide 5v power which is the same as a normal USB port on a PC would put out, I see no reason for it to charge any differently with one of those USB socket systems.
Title: Re: USB sockets
Post by: Kaze on December 05, 2015, 08:38:53 pm: Quote from: Devin on December 05, 2015, 08:30:21 pm
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/digital-home/usb-wall-charging-flat-plate-review-3535292/

I presume that's what you're talking about; perhaps unplug things that don't need to be constantly connected to begin with. I doubt a phone, tablet and other "chargers" need to be constantly connected unless the batteries are ruined..

Those sockets provide 5v power which is the same as a normal USB port on a PC would put out, I see no reason for it to charge any differently with one of those USB socket systems.

That's exactly what I'm talking about. Yeah I could unplug things but I have OCD when it comes to stuff like this; I don't like charging my phone elsewhere but it's dedicated place :lol:

Since it doesn't give out enough power, I guess I have to deal with it. Cheers for the quick help.