Some of the reasons why Hp does not boot are overheating and a faulty main board. Booting can also fail to take place when some components lift slightly off the PCB (Printed circuit board) and stop contact.
The following are the recommended solutions to HP Pavillion dv2500 booting problem:
First recommended solution Unplug the computer power and then open up the case. Disconnect the cable of the card reader at the card reader itself. This disconnection is better than disconnecting the cable from the end that attaches to the motherboard header. Ensure that the cable end does not touch any components that are metallic to avoid electric faults such as short ...