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Why Your Laptop Won't Turn On and 9 Ways to Fix It

Why Your Laptop Won't Turn On and 9 Ways to Fix It

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How to Fix – Any Laptop That Won't Turn On / No Power / Freezes or Shuts Off on Boot

Pressing the power button on your Windows laptop or desktop computer turns on the screen and keyboard backlight. However, a faulty power button, overheating, or a loose battery connection can prevent your laptop from turning on.

If your laptop does not turn on while charging or on battery power, you can follow the troubleshooting steps below to fix the issue.

External devices and accessories (monitors, SD cards, USB drives, HDMI cables, etc.) can prevent your laptop from turning on. Disconnect all accessories connected to your laptop and try turning it on again.