Black screen, two flashes on Compaq Presario CQ 61 (CQ61-325ED)

Hi all

I have a problem with my Compaq Presario CQ61. It does not start. What I see is a black screen, with the numlock lights and capslock flashes twice every two seconds.

According to blink codes, it seems that the BIOS was corrupted (http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01732674 unfortunately, no adequate solution which appear on this page.)

Win + B or Fn + B at startup does nothing, pressing all gives them a reason for continuous flashing keys arrow me (edit: I can't reproduce this...). I also tried to create a bootable USB key with a BIOS update, but I don't think that I did it correctly, for it never gets activated (the light on the USB key turns).

In addition, remove/replace the Rams or the RAMs one does not work. Don't remove/replace the CMOS battery.

Can someone help me fix this or explain to me in detail how to successfully create a USB bootable with updated BIOS for CQ61-325ED?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: If this isn't the right sub-forum for this kind of questions, and you are a moderator, please be so kind to go the correct sub-forum in this topic

I had the same problem with my cq61. The key Win + B pressings has worked for me a lot for my greatest pleasure after a very frustrating night. I hope this helps others. My laptop has 4-1/2 years old and I am surprised by his longevity, because it was a special purchase of Wal-Mart.

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