HP pavilion zd8000 won't power up first time

[stborg]

Hi all,

I bought a new HP pavilion zd8000 a couple of weeks ago. I bought it from Italy and since I returned back to Malta it would be quite a problem to return it back although still under warranty. Presario and Pavilion notebooks are not covered by HP international warranty here in Malta.
I am really happy with it but it has one problem. When plugged on AC power or on battery and try to power up the notebook, all keyboard lights are lit but the screen is dead. After switching the notebook off and try to power it on a second time, its lights up normally and functions without any other problem.
Also, when the notebook is still warm and I power it up it functions normally. It seems that it won't power up when its still cool.
I have not found any other problems other than this one. Could anybody help?
Thanks for any help

[jjoel]

i have that problem with both of my laptops on occassion. sometimes it just takes a LONGGGGGGGG time for it to boot up. my gateway has a dead DEAD battery and thats part of the problem and the dell just does it on occassion. i'd say if you gave it 10 minutes it should start up but unfortunently you'll have to live it for the most part.

does this only happen when you put it into sleep mode?