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Display freezes and nothing moves on screen

Try turning laptop on and off if this doesn’t work than try cleaning your ram ,and if that step doesn’t work then try rebooting the laptop

Try moving the mouse on your trackpad if theres no response then. Try pressing Num Lock button on , and if that doesn’t that work press ctrl+alt+delete

A faulty hardware can cause a computer to freeze if you installed a new one temporarily remove to see if that is the issue. If that’s not the issue then temporarily remove pre-existing ones to see what the cause is.

No sound can be heard from speakers.

Test the speakers. If other speakers or headphones work, then the speakers might be faulty.

  • In Windows, type Find and Fix into SearchSelect Find and fix audio playback problems or Find and fix audio recording problemsSelect the device to troubleshootWait for troubleshooter to detect problems and make changesWhen troubleshooter is done, if any recommended action is displayed, apply the fix

  • In Windows, type Sounds into Search, select Change system soundsIn the sound window, on the playback tab, select your playback device, then click the set default button.Select configureClick speaker setup in Audio ChannelsClick testIf sound is heard, you are finishedIf sound is not heard, click next and complete speaker setup

  • In Windows, search for and open Device ManagerDouble-click Sound, video and game controllersRight-click the name of the audio device listed under Sound, video and game controllersSelect update driver softwareClick Search automatically for updated driver softwareWindows checks for and installs updated driversIf a window opens asking you to restart your computer, restart the computerTest the sound

  • Search for and open Device ManagerDouble-click Sound, video and game controllersDo the following, depending on the problemIf a sound is listed with a down arrow, the device is disabled. Right-click the sound device name and select Enable to re-enable the deviceIf a sound device is listed, right-click the device name and select Properties to view more helpful troubleshooting information in the Device Status window. If Device Status shows the device is working correctly, the problem is probably related to sound settings, the speakers, or the cables.

Computer starts but screen remains black

  • If a sound is listed with a down arrow, the device is disabled. Right-click the sound device name and select Enable to re-enable the deviceIf a sound device is listed, right-click the device name and select Properties to view more helpful troubleshooting information in the Device Status window. If Device Status shows the device is working correctly, the problem is probably related to sound settings, the speakers, or the cables.

Resetting the computer can resolve many issues that cause a blank screen. Use the steps in HP support

To test the display, attach an external monitor by using HDMI, VGA or DVI and restart the computer. Testing with an external display is helpful if the notebook display is black but you can hear sounds; such as fans, spinning drives, or beep tones that indicate the computer is operating.

Restart the computer or let its battery to run out. Check afterwards if the problem has been solved

Cannot connect to the internet or connection periodically drops

Right click the wifi connection icon in the notification area then press Troubleshoot problems. The automatic troubleshooting process will begin. Once the process is complete, information should pop up telling you the necessary steps to resolve the problem.

If these solutions don’t work, you may have a problem with your router or modem. Turn off your HP, then turn off your router and/or modem. Wait 30 seconds then turn your router/ modem back on along with your HP. Try to reconnect to the wifi. If this does not work, then there may be some issues with your service provider.