Originally Posted by brentley
Some HP laptops do this when they need to be totally reset. There is a certain key sequence (which I don't recall right now) that will clear this up. You might want to look online for HP reset.
brentley:
Excelent suggestion. I am at work now and the laptop is at home. So, I'll try and find what the reset sequence is and give it a shot when I get home. Thank you!
Edited to add:
I did some searching on the net and came across another thread about a similar problem. Is some cases it was solved by 'resetting', involving removing the RTC battery for a while. I also found a link to a detailed 'Maintenance and Service' manual that did not come with the laptop explaining where everything is and a schematic for troubleshooting.Surprisingly, it appears that there is a separate external cover for the RTC battery, meaning easy access. So, when I get home tonight from work, this will be the first thign I will do.