Hi @stevejobs47323
Count the pattern of the Caps lock light's long and short, red and white flashes.
This is an error code telling you what the problem is.
Here's a [https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_1997719-1528356-16|article] showing what the light flashes mean.
Click on ''Identify the notebook, light or beep code'' and select the pattern applicable to what's shown by your laptop.
Here's the [https://hp.it-shop.bg/uploaded/7/10/HP-255-G8-MSG.pdf|maintenance and service guide] that may also help. If there's a faulty part that needs replacing, there's a parts list in the guide which has the part numbers for the parts. Search online for the ''part number only'' to find suppliers that suit you best