This is a PB100 I got over the summer, never had one before.

Plugging it in and turning it on it chimes, I can see the screen backlight come on and the HD spin up.

Nothing is on the screen.

After about 5 seconds the HD spins down.

That is pretty much all it does at this point.

Anyone familiar with these know if this is something common? Or should I break it apart and see what is inside?

It's condition is pretty nice and clean, no major scratches or issues with the case.