HP Pro Book 450 reference material
HP Pro Book 450 reference material
You're experiencing issues with your HP laptop's startup. If the CMOS battery is installed, it only powers on after a shutdown—no start-up signal. Without the CMOS battery, it boots every time. When you remove the power connector, it works fine with any battery. You mentioned replacing the charging port, which is a common fix for port-related problems in HP laptops.