Re: hp compaq cq60 power light turns on itself but no display

Hi,

I realise this an old thread but it equates to my current problem.

My son has a CQ60-218EM displaying the same/similar symptoms.
I tried a replacement inverter but no joy.
Stripped down completely but no sign of any damage.
So, on reading the suggestions re re-flowing here I remembered my old basic electronics repair training and flexed the laptop and voila!
The display came on and all appeared working.
Further pressure applied on the keyboard etc caused...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Hi All!

My name is garyd and I'm an al... oh wrong place, sorry!

I'm an ex home appliance 'engineer' who has taken to building pc's for family and getting more in to fixing hardware and software faults for friends and family.
Though far from any kind of expert.
Found this site searching google for help with sons crazy Compaq CQ60 and am impressed with the advice being offered to people without any finger pointing or criticism. Even to novices like me!
Don't know how often I'll...