Laptop Slow to Power Off

[jaycee]

I have a brand new HP laptop dv7-1007TX with Vista Home Premium. At times
the power and all lights stay on for a couple minutes after shut down then
go out. I'm then afraid to move the laptop in case the HDD is still spinning
for some reason. Any comments on this?

 

[Michael Walraven]

If you check
event viewer/Custom Views/Shutdown Problems you may find a clue as to what
is causing your couple of minutes shutdown delay.(Diagnostics-Performance
Source, Event Id 2xx)

Michael

 

[Mick Murphy]

It is a LAPTOP for crissakes! It is MEANT to be moved.
IDIOT!

 

[David B.]

Speaking of idiots...

 

[jaycee]

Thanks, I'll do that and report here if I find a clue.

As for moving a PC/Laptop around while the HDD is spinning, IMHO it's
definitely courting HDD damage. My Pioneer HDD DVD Recorder user's manual
says wait two minutes before moving it after power off and unplug. I once
moved my desk PC slightly (but not gently enough, apparently) to reach
behind it and heard a screech with Vista going out. Reboot was OK but with
the initial Vista warning black screen. And I've already inadvertently
bumped this laptop once while using it. That caused it to go in standby but,
fortunately, with no apparent damage.