My dad's Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (Ryzen version) won't turn on after he typed his password. After he asked me to fix it, I performed some updates, including a Lenovo firmware update, and now the laptop is stuck in a restart loop saying 'updating firmware.' Once it finishes loading, the screen goes dark and the fans are roaring loudly. I can't even force it to shut down! I really need some assistance here ASAP. By the way, I'm not sure how to attach images or videos to show what's happening.
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If your dad's laptop was running Windows 11, it could have been an issue with a process called 'Resume' that bloats the Task Manager. But since the screen is completely off after the firmware update, you won’t be able to check that. Ideally, don’t force shut it down; that might lead to bricking. Just keep it plugged in and let it do its thing.
What you're experiencing is pretty common with laptops after a firmware update, especially if something went wrong during the process. Sometimes, they just need more time to finish, so waiting about 30 minutes is a good strategy. Just let the fans keep running; they're doing their job to cool the system. If it's been over an hour, that’s a bit concerning, though.
I had a similar experience with HP laptops after a firmware update where they ended up with black screens and maxed-out fans. The situation can sometimes lead to the laptop being bricked. If it seems dead, there's a chance it might not come back, but there are ways to 'un-brick' it if things go south. If you have to go that route, let me know, and I can give you some tips on what to try.
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