My Laptop Will Not Boot

This is a common issue that is experienced by many of us.

The above problem is likely to occur when one of these happens:


1. A/C adapter fails to function

2. Battery does not operate any more.

3. Internal problem with the hardware.

Resolution

Follow the below procedure to resolve the issue:

1. Check the A/C adapter

(Ensure that the power outlet you are using is in working condition)

Take off the A/C adapter connected to the notebook.

Detach the external devices (quick dock, surge connector, etc) attached to notebook.

Now, take out the battery from the notebook.

Press the power slider or the power button for 25 - 35 seconds to discharge the static charges that might have stored in the laptop.

(With the prolonged usage of the laptop, some static charges tend to stay in the laptop and this static charges do not allow the laptop to function normally.)

You can now reattach the A/C adapter. (We are running the laptop only on A/C power and not using the battery)

Turn on the laptop.

If the laptop does not turn on now, check the power LED of the laptop.

If the LED is off or there is no light coming out, then the problem is mostly with the A/C adapter which must have stopped working.

If there is light or LED is on but if the laptop does not turn on, please try removing and reinstalling the RAM.

This procedure has to be done safely and gently.

While checking for the cause of the problem, use only RAM that came with your laptop and if you have installed a RAM that you have brought it separately please remove it as this will let us know where the exact problem lies since if you are using a RAM that is not compatible with the notebook, you may across these type of issues.

Note: To remove RAM or battery from your laptop, follow the steps in the manuals of your laptop model as these differs for each model.

2. Checking the Battery

Again, the procedure remains almost the same as that of A/C adapter with only few slight changes

1. Take off the AC Adapter.

2. Disconnecting the external devices attached to notebook.

3. Take out the Battery.

4. Press the Power button for about 25 - 35 seconds to remove any static charges.

5. Reseat the battery (We are running the laptop now only with the battery and not using the A/C adapter in this case)

6. Turn on the notebook and check if it powers up.

If the notebook does not power on, then the battery might have to be replaced.

3. Testing the hard disk

You may also try removing and reinstalling the hard disk or insert it in other similar laptop to test it as crashed hard disk can be one of the reasons for the notebook to not turn on.

By: Satya Santhosh