Satellite L10-119 doesn't boot up

I have an issue with Satellite L10-119 model. I'm running WinXP SP2 Home. After a HDD failure, I got my notebook cleaned, replaced cooling and replaced a new "old" HDD. I also updated the BIOS (running ver. 3.00) The thing is, it doesn't want to boot up, or it boots randomly. It doesn't matter if I try to boot from HDD, CD or LAN. It's getting better only when I clear CMOS - then it boots up a couple of times. The computer starts, (I can get into BIOS) and next screen is black with blinking cursor at top left, no reaction. No POST codes, no error messages. Can someon please give me a hand? I'm out of my ideas...

Try these steps: To RESOLVE BLACK SCREEN
When the computer is turned on a boot menu appears showing several boot options to select. Regardless of which boot option is selected, the monitor then displays a black or blank screen with only a blinking cursor in the left top corner of the screen.
1. Remove any CDs, DVDs or memory cards from the computer.
2. Disconnect all devices from the computer leaving only the original mouse, monitor and keyboard and power cord connected.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Press the F1 key repeatedly during the first startup screen until the entering setup message appears. (Press the F10 key to open the BIOS Setup Utility if computer was manufactured in 2009 or later.)
5. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.
6. Press the F5 key to restore the default settings. Use the arrow keys to select YES and press ENTER .
7. Press the F10 key to save the changes and exit. Use the arrow keys to select YES and press ENTER . The PC restarts.
8. When the system restarts select Last Known Good Configuration from the boot menu.
The PC should now startup normally. If the blank screen persists continue with the following steps.
9. Select Safe Mode from the Windows Advanced Options Menu .
10. Use Microsoft's System Restore feature to restore your computer to an earlier time to correct the issue.
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