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Turning off and on, no matter what, its blank not even a flash. hp notebook dvm4
jasonjurcik, start by checking for power. Take a Multimeter and measure your AC adapter on the DC side. You should get 18.5V on that end. If it works, check the DC jack on your computer, make sure that it is not loose or has a broken pin. Get the service manual from here if you need help in disassembling it. Let us know what you find. Hope this helps, good luck.
Please follow the steps below: 1- First check your power supply with voltmeter if the output is up to the mark. 2- Check your Rams by stripping down your PC and taking our Rams one by one. 3- Try by taking the battery apart. 4- If you able to see a Dos screen the try system restore or a clean install.