Wireless light won't turn blue on Laptop.

I have a problem with a laptop dv6000 model that is an Hp pavilion. I can't seem to get the wireless switch to turn on. It just stays on a yellow light and doesn't turn blue. I have tried every possible method i can think of troubleshooting the networking establishing a new network, reinstalling windows 7, using repair recovery console, downloading and updating drivers. I even disabled my routers encryption so i can see if it connects. It simply will not connect to the internet. I am starting to think it might be a hard ware failure or a wire might of gotten loose inside the laptop, like the ribbon cable that connects into the wireless adapter card. Anyways ive tried everything so thats why im bringing this to your attention. If you have any other trouble shooting steps for me to set up a wireless connection on this laptop, let me know. Thanks!

Hi, sorry to hear of the problem with your dv6000
This is a well known area and HP have been offering lots of advice, but the fix is often completed only after a motherboard replacement and fresh install of Windows.
Updating the BIOS has often been suggested but it rarely seems to do the trick….

Here's some links that may help you with your research.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Berlind/?p=853
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gX3v2iuvl0
for further information in this area fire up your favourite search engine and type in
wireless+dv6000
and click on OK/Enter
Regards
paws

So your saying its a common issue with dv6000's. Well in that case do you know of a good external wireless card that i might be able to hook up USB that can receive a wireless signal. I don't think it matters what kind you have right, it just works like an external dvd rom drive. Or do you actually have to buy one that fits the dv6000 model. Because that is definitely cheaper then replacing the motherboard and since the computer is already old anyways, i would save alot of money just buying a whole new laptop then having HP replace the mobo.

There is all kinds i found on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url…;qid=1295013147

This is the one i was thinking bout getting cause i have a actiontech pk5000 modem.

http://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Wireless-N…3901&sr=1-1

Yes using a USB network adapter card is a good workaroung and a fairly inexpensive option
As to compatibility make sure its compatible with Win 7 ( a lot of them are)…the USB standard is universal so no problems there.
When you come to plug it in for the first time remember that you will need to run the installation disc and install the drivers BEFORE you plug it in the USB port…. Don't try the otherway round as this would likely anger the gods…… Having said that, the one you linked to that matches your pk5000 has its own drivers built in…so with that one you plug it in and Windows should recognise it and install the software without further ado
just read the small print (or phone up before you buy it to double check that it is able to workstraight out of the box with win 7)
Regards
paws

Got any recommendations on good ones though that have a strong signal? Does it matter which one you buy, or does the device have to be the same company as your modem, which mine is actiontech. They they didn't have that many to choose from.

Got any recommendations on good ones though that have a strong signal?

The USB adapter is a "receiver" it only receives the wireless signal, but most manufacturers will provide a servicable unit. You only need to get into "high gain" network adapters if you are operating at extreme range from your wireless access point, or have for example thick walls in the your home which could impede/reduce (attenuate) the signal getting through.

Its always good practice to fit and stay with the same manufacturer for both Wireless Access Point and network adapter….. however its not always absolutely essential. Just make sure all is Win 7 compatible and you should be good to go.
Regards
paws

Before going too far, make sure you did not accidentally hit the Fn key combination that disables wireless. I did that once on my Toshiba and it drove me crazy until I realized what happened. Every indication was that everything was working fine, and it was - it was just disabled. It is actually a security, and a battery conservation feature.

Before going too far, make sure you did not accidentally hit the Fn key combination that disables wireless. I did that once on my Toshiba and it drove me crazy until I realized what happened. Every indication was that everything was working fine, and it was - it was just disabled. It is actually a security, and a battery conservation feature.

Good point, I did that once on a Acer labtop, and when I told the store the wireless device was bad, they called Acer to get a RMA the tech asked them to try something and when they hit the fn + what key it was to enable the device started working.

If thats not the case, then do some reading of USB device and if possible read reviews of the device before buying, thats the best way to go.

Jimbo

What do you mean FN. FN + what? I have a Fn key on here but its not doing anything when i click it. The light is actually on its just a solid yellow instead of solid "blue" I was thinking bout taking it a apart because its far beyond warranty and checking it out. Do you think i could possible be a loose wire that hooks into the wireless adapater card from the motherboard. Is the card one hardware or is it part of the mobo it self.

What do you mean FN. FN + what? I have a Fn key on here but its not doing anything when i click it.

It would be pressing FN + what ever key that would be assigned to the wireless device, you or if they is one on your keyboard, either the Fkeys , number keys or arrow keys ect. If you have one you see a wireless icon on one of those keys.

Jimbo1

You need to check your manual. As Jimbo noted, the Fn (function) is a special key that when pressed with one of the F1 through F12 keys performs a special function, such as enabling the touch pad, wireless, external monitor, etc.

ok, yeah i tried that with every F key and it didn't do anything. Any other suggestions you would like me to perform on the computer it self before i take it apart. Because im coming to the conclusion that its either a bad card or a wire got nocked loose. That happend before to me on internal rom drive and i had to plug it back in.

Outside of drivers and a repair install, which you have already done, I have no other ideas. That said, I would not be surprised if the wifi device is not integrated to the motherboard - meaning there's nothing to come loose. Before opening the case, I would check your warranty status.

ok, yeah i tried that with every F key and it didn't do anything.

Any other suggestions you would like me to perform on the computer it self before i take it apart. Because im coming to the conclusion that its either a bad card or a wire got nocked loose. That happend before to me on internal rom drive and i had to plug it back in.

I have already checked it my self, i tore the whole thing apart and the Wifi card actually is plugged directly into the motherboard on the right side. But its a very different type of hardware, its kind of part of the motherboard, its not an actual card that fits into a slot. So it might be hard to replace.

In any case, after putting the laptop back together, i still have the same problem. Wireless network assistent won't even run on the computer because its simply saying there is no " Wireless network interface".