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What to Do When Laptop Is Charging But not Turning On
Everything you need to get work laptop working normally again
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Updated onSeptember 16, 2024
updated onSeptember 16, 2024
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A laptop charging but not turning on is apower errorthat prevents you from using your PC. Afaulty CMOSbattery or problems with the power cord.
Nonetheless, we still have a few possible solutions that, if the problem is still persistent, at least give you a better insight into what’s happening.
What to do when computer charges the battery but won’t turn on
1. Inspect the power cord, adapter, and battery
Inspect the power cord, jack, and adapter for physical damage. If the battery is old or faulty, consider replacing it.
Also, make sure you’re using the correct power adapter and cord for your device. Check the adapter’s specifications on the laptop’s back to match voltage and current requirements.
2. Unplug peripherals and remove the battery
Another thing you can do is remove the battery and try to boot with the DC adapter solely. Sometimes, despite the LED light informing you that the battery is full, the battery might be faulty.
It’s one thing to hold a charge and another to transfer to a machine. Also, make sure that all peripheral devices are unplugged.
A small short circuit within a faulty USB port can also prevent the computer from starting. If this enables you to start your PC, check the USB ports one by one to identify the one causing the problem.
3. Drain residual power
A residual power is an electrical charge stored in almost every electric device. Once you turn off your device, even without the power source, it’ll store some electric charge.
Occasionally, some parasitic capacitance in the transistors might ‘trick’ the device and block the battery charge.
4. Replace the CMOS battery
That should do it. We hope that this was enough to get you going.
If you are facing other issues, like thelaptop won’t turn on without the charger plugged in, check our detailed guide to fix it.
We’re always there for questions, suggestions, or possible alternative solutions. Make sure to post those in the comments section below.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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