Laptop boot issues ?
Laptop boot issues ?
So, I’m dealing with a peculiar problem involving my HP laptop and I’ll share some pictures because I’m struggling to recall the full details.
This problem began last month, for reference. When I power on the laptop, it would briefly boot and then shut down after a couple of seconds before restarting again. Each time it restarts, it attempts an automatic repair, and once that’s done, it works properly—boots into Windows without issues, though it sometimes takes at least five minutes to reach the login screen. Usually I skip that step by going home, grabbing my coffee, and checking my blood sugar.
Recently, however, there have been no boot-up problems at all. I’ve tried everything I could find, including using the SFC Scannow command, which helped fix some files. There’s also a screen indicating the laptop fan isn’t working, but the battery health check showed it’s fine—though that seems odd.
My HP Pavilion with Beats Dual Audio came from my mom in 2009. After a power surge in 2015, I had to reapply the hard drive data, and then it needed a full repair in 2018 after my grandma spilled something on it. Since 2018, these issues haven’t occurred again. I even cleaned out the dust in the fans recently.
Despite my knowledge, I’m considering replacing the fan and battery or upgrading to a new PC altogether. With the AI handling RAM, NVMe, and graphics cards, I don’t want my mom to worry about that since she’s dealing with her own grief.
Another odd thing is that when I search for automatic repair, it always leads to the “Automatic Repair Loop,” even though I haven’t experienced that loop myself. That’s really strange.
I also looked into Disk Management to check if the C drive was failing, but the readings showed everything is healthy.
WEIRD. The fans started working again when I powered on this time, aside from that brief shutdown. Other than that, nothing unusual.
Links to the photos are attached via my phone:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7oPSnUzLgJKj3VGG9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/p9XhtzjPjvG9t8qF9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/76FaiP1EotLfzo8B8
PS: Sorry for the awkward links—I can’t link them directly from my phone, and I’m not connected to my usual Google Drive.
Welcome to the community, fresh face!
Your computer is an HP Pavilion equipped with Beats Dual Audio. The model number is 15-p099nr. According to the screenshot you shared, you're using an HDD. If you had an SSD instead, your device would likely run smoother. Your current machine has an unusual configuration; see this link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/176383018574
I've modified laptops by adding a secondary drive tray. Based on the arrangement of your SATA ports, it's possible to relocate the SSD into the HDD compartment and then transfer the HDD to the tray, which should resolve the odd behavior. The tray options are available in two sizes: 9.7mm and 12.5mm. You'll need to remove the existing drive and measure its dimensions before purchasing a replacement. Are you running the most recent BIOS version?
Based on the provided links:
https://www.mrmemory.co.uk/memory-r...
and
https://www.memorystock.com/memory/...4e...yQa_2-CyMj
your device should function properly. A 2x8GB 1.5v DDR3-1600MHz RAM package could also help improve performance. You might want to check this selection:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007609 600564396 601342186&Order=1
Among these, the kit at:
https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-stan...
should be compatible with your setup, especially if you're in the USA.
Regarding the health of your existing drive, check it using Device Manager, under Disk Drives. CrystalDisk can provide more details about its condition. If the cooling fan was replaced and it's still operational, it may mean the cooling system needs attention or the motherboard requires replacement—possibly costing you as much as purchasing a new laptop.
As for your links, using Imgur or similar services might be better than uploading images to Google Drive.
I'm going to be honest with you, Lutfij, I don't know what HDD is in the laptop.
I had the laptop fixed at the Dick Websters shop in Grants Pass/I used to live in Oregon back in 2018, but they've since closed.
Thanks for letting me know about Imgur.
Regarding everything else, I remember the repair shop I used before realizing there wasn't much space for a second storage slot in this laptop. I also asked my friend's dad, who is just as knowledgeable about this stuff, and he basically suggested it would be better to buy a new desktop and expand the storage that way instead of spending money on fixing the laptop. I don't really take my laptop anywhere—I live 20 minutes from town and I keep it in one place only.
But yeah, I'm just worried and scared. I do edits of my art using GIMP and Inkscape, I chat with friends on Discord, I interview voice actors regularly, and I had plans to get back into toy reviews this year too.
I think at this point, I'm going to retire the old laptop, use it as storage, and buy a new machine while also working on deblocking Windows 11.
PS: My apologies for swearing in my original post.
The image shows the condition of my laptop according to CrystalDiskInfo, as suggested by the Salem Techsperts Discord group.