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HP Elitebook 2740p: Some weird fluid got underneath my device and it ain't turning on

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:17:05 -0700

I left my laptop on the kitchen counter and some weird concoction my sister was cooking got in it through the vents on the back panel. it stopped turning on. The only signs of life are when I turn it on the power light blinks indicating the battery is dead. Also I plugged it into the wall and nothing happened either. (this is a 2760p and not a 2740p)

⟐ Answered November 18, 2022 at 11:17 MST

HP Elitebook 2740p: Failed Harddrive, what now?

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:01:28 -0700

Turn computer off, turned back on harddrive is dead. No 24 digit number. Lots of stuff in there… like QuickBooks and other things. Is this a throw away situation?

⟐ Answered October 30, 2019 at 0:01 MST

HP Elitebook 2740p: Black screen, no BIOS

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:24:48 -0700

Power switch -> power light ->6sec -> blinking LEDx3 (cap lk, num lk?) -> 12sec -> fan at high speed -> 6sec -> LED stop blinking

The whole time, the screen is black

Yes, Ive done a power reset.

This is a freebie, I had to add RAM 2x4gb=8gb, keyboard is warped (from removing RAM?) I’ve not put a HHD in yet.

⟐ Answered July 31, 2026 at 12:24 MST

HP Elitebook 2740p: HP Elitebook 2740p Thermal paste replacement

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:47:36 -0700

Picked up a cheap Elitebook, turns out it was one of these beauties. Sadly mines got a horribly damaged top lid (someone took to it with a grinder I think) but doesn’t matter. As it’s really old and has had a long, useful life according to who I bought it off, I’d like to clean it out and replace the thermal paste. Anybody got a guide or tips on where to start?

⟐ Commented June 19, 2020 at 2:47 MST

HP Elitebook 2740p: Random keys press by themselves but stops when boot in safe mode

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:44:09 -0700

The keyboard simultaneously presses two keys by itself but when boot in safe mode, it stops. It's such an inconvenience. I've tried installing programs I suspect may be the cause but it's pointless.

⟐ Answered July 31, 2024 at 17:44 MST

HP elitebook 2740p: How to disable Customer Initiated Remote Access?

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 06:58:27 -0700

Recently ,this problem appear. It ask about connection timeout, after that, the laptop freeze. Even after format the laptop, this problem still happen.