HP Pavilion Desktop activates though there is no screen – original storage parts are absent.
HP Pavilion Desktop activates though there is no screen – original storage parts are absent.
I recently got an HP Pavilion Desktop, but the original GPU, M.2 SSD, and hard drive were taken out. I have a fresh SATA SSD and a USB stick with Windows 10 media ready. When I connect the PC and power it up, the fans start and the USB ports work, yet no video signal appears. I’ve checked the monitor, VGA ports, and the cable; they seem fine. I’ve also tried changing memory sticks one at a time and replacing the coin battery. I’m beginning to think the problem is due to missing hardware, but I’d appreciate some guidance on this issue.
Do you have the exact model or specifications for this HP Pavilion?
I believe the model is TG01-2003W, likely made around 2019 or 2020.
Details:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500 (previously from a PC)
Memory: 8 gigabytes of RAM (two 4 GB modules)
Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (also removed)
Drive options: 1 TB or 500 GB hard drive
Operating System: Windows 10 home
Note: Uncertain about power supply and motherboard
Have you attempted to start without any connected drives to check for BIOS access? If that worked, proceed to the Windows install USB installation. If not, consider resetting the CMOS via a motherboard pin or button, or remove the battery as a final step.
I attempted to start without any storage devices, but I can try once more. I removed the battery to clear the CMOS, though using the pin or button method you mentioned might work better.
Sorry, the HDMI is intended only for direct GPU connections, not for regular displays.
HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop TG01-2003w PC features specifications provided by HP customer support. The motherboard includes HDMI ports. Confirm if the GPU is properly connected.