Laptop "Power Button" Not Responding

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You press the power button and nothing happens; no lights, no fans, no screen.

Symptoms
  • No power
  • No lights
  • Silent
Possible Causes
  • Dead motherboard
  • Broken power button
  • Total power failure

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check the Charger

Ensure the charger light is on and it's providing voltage.

2

Try a Hard Reset

Unplug everything and hold the power button for 60 seconds.

3

Check for CMOS Battery Issue

Sometimes a dead CMOS battery can prevent a laptop from starting.

When to See a Technician

If there are no lights at all, it's usually a motherboard or power input (DC jack) failure.

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