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My laptop shows 3 slow blinks and 5 fast blinks and will not display anything. If this is a problem with the processor, what are my options?

The “3.5 code” or 3 slow blinks and 5 fast blinks indicates a potential CPU/motherboard failure. Probably best to remove hard drive, for your data, and send laptop to HP for repair. This page may help: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/is… This video shows how to replace components. Unfortunately, these days CPU’s are usually soldered in place. https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=HP+Env