Are the lights on your laptop off?

The indicators on the laptop do not light up, and the device does not turn on - a common malfunction faced by owners of portable devices. This problem arises for various reasons: some of them can be eliminated only in the conditions of a service center, and some of them can be completely dealt with on their own. Every laptop owner should know why the lights on the laptop are off and there are problems with starting, as well as be able to identify problems with the charger and the battery. Let's consider a few typical faults.

What if my laptop stops turning on?

If the device does not react in any way to the pressed power button, such a problem may arise for several main reasons:

• The power supply is out of order, and the battery is completely discharged. In this case, when you press the power button, the power indicator should blink several times, indicating that the charge level is critically low, and there is no external connection to the network. In case of such malfunctions, the power supply will have to be changed.
• The contact in the socket of the power supply is broken, the cable is damaged. These are common malfunctions: the jack breaks when you jerk or move the laptop with the cord plugged in. The power supply socket and cable must be replaced to restore functionality.
• Short circuit on the south or north bridge. In such cases, the problem is solved only in the service with the help of a complete disassembly of the device and desoldering of the affected microcircuits.

The laptop cannot charge the battery

If the charging indicator on the laptop does not light up, that is, the device is operating on the mains, but does not charge the battery, the following causes of problems are the most common:

• The battery is out of order. If the battery indicator on the laptop is off, then it is often easier to replace it than to repair it. Even very good batteries rarely last more than 4 years and have to be completely replaced over time. Otherwise, the laptop will lose mobility and become an analogue of a PC.
• There is not enough power from the power supply. The problem arises from the incorrect selection of the unit when replacing. It is important to select a fully compatible model with the appropriate specifications.
• The problem is in the power circuits. If the power indicator on the laptop does not light up, this may indicate a problem with the controller; to eliminate the cause of the breakdown, the device will have to be disassembled in a service center. Problems with the indoor module require professional diagnostics on special equipment.

Sometimes it happens that there is no power from the mains, while the laptop can run on battery power. The cause of the problem is either a malfunctioning controller or a problem with the power socket. In rare cases, the laptop does not start precisely because of the battery: it can cause a failure on the motherboard, most often this happens when you try to install an incompatible third-party battery.

In case of any hardware malfunctions, it is not recommended to disassemble the laptop yourself, if you have no experience of such work and professional knowledge. By entrusting the device to unverified "craftsmen", you risk getting even more serious damage that will require long and expensive repairs.

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