BIOS Update cancelled, computer won't start

Comp Cmndo · 28 Aug 2011

Beta said:

This is why I reinstall the OS with a clean image not the recovery CD's when I get a new laptop. To much software I will never use. I try the laptop for a few hours and see what programs I like then reinstall the OS and the software that was included that I liked. Toltal time is around 4 hours at most.

Didn't come with any DVD's or CD's, so no option for clean OS install. Only option was to uninstall apps not wanted.

djk3ith · 29 Jul 2013

jbrownsts said:

Hi everyone, last night my Asus laptop randomly started updating my BIOS, I had no idea what it was so I cancelled it. I restarted my laptop but only the LEDS work, no display, no keyboard function...this is a brand new laptop, please help.

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Sub Styler · 29 Jul 2013

djk3ith said:

jbrownsts said:

Hi everyone, last night my Asus laptop randomly started updating my BIOS, I had no idea what it was so I cancelled it. I restarted my laptop but only the LEDS work, no display, no keyboard function...this is a brand new laptop, please help.

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The OP didnt end-up with a windows logo loop, (startup repair will usually sort that out)

He ended up with a BIOS that wouldnt I or O

djk3ith · 29 Jul 2013

Dear Sub Styler,

In my case start-up repair too was of no use. That is why this was the only viable option left.
And what is I or O?

Sub Styler · 29 Jul 2013

BIOS equals Basic Input Output System,

Therefore the BIOS was no longer taking input or givin output. When the BIOS has failed there is no windows start logo, the system is not even aware of the hard disk or any other hardware being installed.

Thank you for trying to help others by sharing your solution though, just not quite on the right thread.

djk3ith · 29 Jul 2013

Dear Sub Styler,
Thanx for the info =)
Anytime :)

raquib7286 · 27 Mar 2015

The same happend with me but not an automatic bios update i manualy updated it and for some reason it stucked and the laptop switched off i was tessensed and when i press the power key it wont power up at all search for this and was told that hp laptop has backup kes as"windows key+b+powerkey " i did it but the powerlight comes and goes what to do plz help realy worried is my laptop of no use now???

Sub Styler · 27 Mar 2015

Hi Raquib,

There are some descrepancies, your specs say you have an Acer Laptop, but your post is referring to a HP. Please can you provide the model number of the laptop with the fault. Laptops do often come with dual BIOS these days so you may be able to do a recovery.

Before attempting to use a button combination to attempt a boot from BIOS2, Disconnect the power cord AND remove the battery for for a few mins.

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