[iFargle]

So a friend lent me his HP Mini 110 to try and fix it, and so far I've fixed most of it (there was a lot wrong with it), except the fact that the computer locks up at the HP logo when it first boots. It gives me two on screen options:

< F9 > = Change Boot Device Order
< F10 > = BIOS Setup Options

If I push either of those, it takes roughly five to seven minutes to display the information, which shouldn't be happening. When I can finally get into the BIOS, all I have to do is "Exit saving changes", then it reboots, then loads past the HP Logo screen in like half a second, and proceeds to load into Windows like normal.

When I restart, it will do the same thing: It will load past the boot screen within half a second and proceed into windows.

When I completely shut if off, however, it will go back to step one, where it takes five to seven minutes to go into the BIOS where I save and exit, restart, then load Windows.

I updated the BIOS today, but the problem is still happening (it was happening before updating the BIOS)

It also seems like the computer isn't recognizing the hard drive during the long boots. I go into the BIOS and run the Hard Drive checker and it fails the test.

So, I'm at a loss as to what might be causing this issue. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[kimsland]

Replace the CMOS button battery on the Motherboard
Once replaced then go into System bios Setup again (F10) Load Setup Defaults, then Save and Exit
All done

[carnageX]

On HP's, you may have to use the jumpers to clear the BIOS settings as well as popping out the battery to reset BIOS/CMOS values.

[iFargle]

Are there any guides on how to take them apart? I don't want to go and screw his computer up.

[kimsland]

See page 53 of this manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01895806.pdf

[iFargle]

AH thanks for the link! Helped me out a ton. I'll keep you all posted on taking out the CMOS battery does. I hope it works

[kimsland]

For reference, you can find all your HP updates and downloads by clicking here:
>> using Internet Explorer:

And find out Warranty information about your product: HERE

[iFargle]

Alright, thanks.

Updated the BIOS using that, but it's still having it's problems. Ah well, I guess we'll just have to return it

[kimsland]

Did you try the CMOS button replacement?
I didn't say update the Bios, as this can be very critical

If you are returning under warranty (?) then that may be best

[carnageX]

Replacing the battery is generally only one when it is getting weak, and signs of that is usually the clock not keeping time right, not the system not booting.