I have a Lenovo IdeaPad 5 running Windows 11, and last week it experienced a blue screen of death (BSOD) due to a system misuse error. After that, it wouldn't boot at all. I tried letting the battery drain completely, and when I plugged it back in, it worked for a while, but the issue keeps happening. Now, it doesn't seem to even POST; I can't access the Windows recovery environment or any boot modes. The caps lock key doesn't light up, and there's just a black screen despite the power light and fan running. I've seen other people have similar issues, but I haven't found any solutions.
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Have you tried checking your BIOS settings? Sometimes, a simple tweak there can solve boot issues. But be careful, as changing some settings without knowing can lead to data loss. Also, don’t forget to back up anything important if you can access your files.
It sounds like a frustrating situation! First off, if you're able to get back into Windows somehow—maybe through Safe Mode—check for any dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. They can help diagnose what's going wrong with your system. If you find any, zip them up and upload them to a file-sharing site. Just make sure you're using a reliable service because some get blacklisted often. If you're still stuck, let me know!
I haven't been able to get into Safe Mode at all.
What if I can't even access Safe Mode? Is there anything I can try?