Start up Screen displays HP logo, then is blank.

Basically what is in the subject. When I start my laptop the screen shows the HP logo, then when it should go to the log in screen it is blank and blacked out. All other keyboard lights work and I can hear the hard drive. I've tried restarting and doing a hard reset. Am I doing something wrong? Hope someone can help.

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I understand that when you start your notebook you get the HP logo but then goes to a black screen with no error message.
Here are  documents that should help.
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Troubleshooting Black Screen Displays with No Error Messages During Startup or Boot
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