HP 8710W Won't Post After Firmware Upgrade

I was having power saving issues with my 8710W so I decided to try updating the firmware.
After the firmware update the laptop now powers on and beeps once but there is no hard drive activity and no video output.
I tried restoring to the oldest and newest firmware by creating a bootable floppy with the firmware using the tool on the HP website. I then powered on the laptop while holding win+F. The drive reads for about 2 minutes and then about a minute later the laptop reboots but nothing.
I also tried resetting the BIOS setting by booting up while holding all four arrow keys. Nothing changes.
I contacted HP support but they won't help because there is no serial number listed on the bottom of the laptop.
Is there anything I can try?

Hi,
Which media did you use to create a bootable one? disc, or floppy, flash drive?
If you can make sure the bootable media is available, I advise you keep tapping F9 key when you power on the unit ASAP.
Thereafter you have entered into advanced boot option, and choose the corresponding boot device attaching your media to update the BIOS.
Good luck !

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