no laptop power

i have an hp laptop, it won't power up when turned on i get lights at the top of the keyboard, i tried replacing the motherboard, helped a little some suggested replacing the harddrive is this a possible cause? also could a power cord be possible cause?

asked Aug 28 '11 at 11:46

glenn
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0	Did you try replacing the power adapter? I had run into that problem too several times, and found that replacing the adapter works. answered Aug 28 '11 at 12:14 archaeme 2.3k●33●42●77 edited Aug 28 '11 at 12:15

0	Try replacing the power supply first. If you have problems with your hdd your conmputer will tell you after it starts :) answered Aug 28 '11 at 12:28 Michal Kubiak 41●1

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