HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) User Manual Page 125

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Items Procedures
e. Verify that Power Good LEDs are solid.
f. Remedy loose connections and reseat major components (processor, memory, GPU,
hard drive/solid-state drive, etc).
2. Perform visual check for loose connections, bent pins, stray wires, dust, nearly faulty parts
(bulging/leaking capacitor).
3. Test essential hardware conguration (11. Test with minimum conguration on page 104)
a. If system boots, reinstall nonessential hardware one component at a time to isolate
issue.
b. If system does not boot, replace essential hardware with veried working parts, one
component at a time. If system still does not boot, replace system board.
AC adapter issue
Solution
Symptoms
No sign of power
No boot
No rear power light
No front power light
Battery does not charge when AC
adapter is connected
Possible causes
AC adapter and others (i.e., external power source)
Troubleshooting steps
Quick check
1. Verify external power source (2. Examine the environment on page 93).
2. Remove all external devices, including docking station.
3. Perform a hard reset for the computer (8. Hard reset on page 102).
4. Disconnect and reassemble the power cord and adapter in case the adapter
experienced short circuit, over current, over temperature events.
5. Use a veried working adapter. If the computer operates normally, there is a
problem with the original adapter.
6. Verify that the AC adapter works on a veried working computer. If the computer
operates normally, there is no problem with the adapter. See HP Smart Adapter
warning message on page 125 for further information.
Verify AC adapter
1. Remove working battery.
2. Verify that AC adapter is compatible with product. Verify that part number is for
this computer if possible.
3. Inspect AC adapter and power cord for physical damage, bent middle ID pin.
4. Plug in AC adapter and power the computer without battery.
5. Inspect the power port on computer side for any damage, dust, debris.
6. Check power light (7. Status lights, blinking light codes, troubleshooting lights,
and POST error messages on page 99). Rear power light indicates that external
power to the computer is good.
7. If there is still no rear power light or no boot, replace the AC adapter.
Tips and tricks The HP Smart AC adapter has a special pin in the middle, called the ID pin, for power
rating and throttling purpose. If this pin is broken, the rear power light will be on but
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