Repair Laptop Will Not Turn On

Tutorial to repair Laptop Will not Turn On.

When a computer simply will not turn on, there are a variety of possible reasons why, but it is best to check for the simplest explanations first.

A computer cannot operate without electrical power, so first consider if the battery was charged or not. Check the A/C adapter, as well. Make sure the outlet it is plugged into works, and look it over for any signs of physical wear and tear. Once it is connected to a working outlet, check to see that the LED is on and that all connections are firmly attached with no jiggling. Any aberrations here and you can conclude that the problem is related to your power supply.

Disconnect all peripherals from your system before attempting to boot your notebook. It’s possible that a peripheral may be causing the problem, and removing that item before startup will reveal it or, at the very least, simplify the process of discovering the true problem.

If your notebook beeps during startup and doesn’t turn on, the problem is likely either a BIOS failure or a bad memory module. The beeps are not random; they are a code put in by the manufacturer to tell a technician what is wrong. You can check for a BIOS problem by looking for the beep code for your computer online.

Checking the memory modules is relatively easy. You can usually get to the memory easily through the bottom of the notebook. Most notebooks have two memory slots. Remove one memory module and try booting your notebook. If it boots up fine, you know you have a bad memory module or memory slot. If not, follow the same steps with the second module. You may need to install a new memory module to get things back in working order. By alternately testing a working module in each memory slot, you can narrow down the source of your troubles.

If you can hear the fan and hard drive spinning but see nothing on-screen, the problem may be that only your notebook’s display has failed. Refer to “Display Problems” for troubleshooting tips.