How to Reset an HP Laptop by Holding Down the Power Button With the Battery Out. HP laptops include a variety of troubleshooting and resetting tools for when problems arise, including devices not ...

Holding the Power Button Down Does Not Turn Off the Computer. The proper way to shut down a computer is by pressing the Windows "Start" button and selecting "Shut Down" from the available options.

If your Windows laptop is not starting even after pressing the Power button, it could be RAM issues, a dead Battery, a dirty power button, etc.

If you see the Power Button Lockout message on your HP Monitor, press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds to restore its functionality.

A quick trip to the button-settings screen is all it takes to make your laptop’s power button behave. That’s pretty weird considering that many laptops also have dedicated “sleep” buttons.