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3 Ways to Fix The Power Button Lockout on Your Monitor
Hold on a little bit longer to rid off the message
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Published onApril 22, 2024
published onApril 22, 2024
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If you use a laptop, a power button lockout means you’ll be unable to use it temporarily. Sometimes pressing and holding the power button can allow you to shut down faster, especially in cases where you want to restart or troubleshoot other issues.
A power button lockout can occur if you press the power button for more than ten seconds. Usually, a restart or pressing and holding it down for another ten seconds will unlock it and get rid of the error but not always.
If it’s a system-related error or driver errors that result in compatibility issues, you’ll need to address the root problem first. Sometimes, yourHP laptop won’t turn onbecause your power button is faulty.
How do I fix the power button lockout on my monitor?
1. Change the Power button action
2. Run diagnostic tests with a dedicated tool
3. Perform a System Restore
Preventative measures to avoid a power button lockout
Other related error messages you may encounter include theBIOS ID check errorbut we’ve already covered ways to bypass this issue. Aside from errors, did you know you canunlock your HP laptop without a password?
You can evenshut down your PC without the Start Menu. That’s all we had for this article.
If you have any additional solutions that worked for you, we’d love to hear about them. Drop us a line below.
Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
