Touchsmart tx2 notebook ,won't boot.

won't boot with repair disc or windows 7 upgrade disc,lights blink and can hear fan. any solutions?
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Yes, the 1 blink means your CPU has gone bad.
Unfortunately it needs to be replaced.
Either, if it's in warranty, by HP, or, if it's out of warranty by you or a friend/family member with some computer knowledge or if you don't have any computer savvy people in your immediate vicinity, you can try taking it to a local computer shop.
If your unit is indeed out of warranty, then depending on your location and how you'll be able to switch it (by a friend/family member or pay for it by the local computer store), the better option might be to replace it with a new unit if possible.
Hope I've been able to give you a bit of info that is of use to you.
AlHaste - HP Notebook Technician
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