Dell Laptop Won’t Power On After Being Hit—No Charging Light
I was lightly hit by a car while walking, and my Dell laptop was inside a tote bag when I fell. The laptop doesn't have any visible cracks,…
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Laptop Won’t Power On After RAM Was Removed While Running
I accidentally removed one of the RAM modules from my HP Laptop 15-dy2795wm while it was powered on. I was reseating the memory and didn't realize the laptop…
Replacement VivoBook screen worked once, then went black after reboot while touch still works
I replaced the physically damaged internal display in an ASUS VivoBook TP3604VA running Windows 11. The replacement assembly initially showed an image, although the camera and microphone were…
Laptop Clock Was Wrong, and Now It Powers On to a Black Screen
My laptop's clock was incorrect, so I suspected the CMOS battery. The next morning, the power light was still on even though I had shut the laptop down,…
I accidentally poked my HP EliteBook’s bottom with a needle and saw white smoke—what should I do?
While cleaning the old adhesive from a peeling rubber foot on my HP EliteBook 830 G7, I accidentally pushed a needle into one of the openings in the…
HP Laptop Won’t Turn On Even Though It Shows Fully Charged
I bought this HP laptop new about two years ago. When I connect the USB charger, the charging light comes on and indicates that the battery is full,…
I accidentally punctured my laptop while cleaning the bottom—what should I do?
I have an HP EliteBook 830 G7, and one of the bottom rubber feet was coming loose. While cleaning the old adhesive with a needle, I accidentally poked…
HP Laptop Won’t Turn On Even Though It Shows Fully Charged
I bought this HP laptop new about two years ago. The charging light comes on when I connect the USB charger and indicates that the battery is fully…
My Laptop Started Sizzling and Smoking—What Should I Do?
My laptop suddenly started sizzling and producing smoke, so I unplugged it immediately and placed it on a stainless-steel counter. It has an internal battery, and the smoking…
Is $200 a fair price to repair a Lenovo IdeaPad’s power issue?
I've had a Lenovo IdeaPad S340 since the pandemic and it has generally worked well, but it recently developed power problems and no longer seems to hold a…
Is $200 a Fair Price to Repair a Lenovo IdeaPad S340 Power Issue?
My Lenovo IdeaPad S340 has been reliable since the pandemic, but it recently developed power problems and no longer seems to hold a charge. A technician diagnosed a…
My laptop started sizzling and smoking—what should I do now?
My laptop suddenly died, started sizzling, and began producing smoke. I unplugged it immediately and placed it on a stainless-steel counter. It has an internal battery, and the…
Laptop Won’t Charge Even After Trying Different Cables and Outlets
My laptop has not charged for about 24 hours. It worked normally the night before, but when the battery got low, it stopped charging. I tried several outlets…
IdeaPad 3 stuck at 200 MHz because of BD PROCHOT even when cool—what should I repair first?
My Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 with an i5-1135G7 has been nearly unusable for about two years. The CPU frequently locks to a 4x multiplier, around 199 MHz, because…
How can I safely open a Medion Erazer Deputy P60 for a CMOS reset?
I previously had a problem where the laptop would not boot into any operating system, and the troubleshooting suggestions I tried did not solve it. I'm now considering…
How can I safely open a Medion Erazer Deputy P60 laptop?
I previously had a problem where the laptop would not boot into any operating system, and the troubleshooting suggestions I tried did not fix it. I want to…
Battery Connector Won’t Fully Seat After Installing an SSD
I opened my ASUS TUF FX608 to install a new SSD. After finishing, I tried reconnecting the battery, but the connector will not click into place on the…
What’s the safest way to recover files from an HP Victus that won’t charge?
My HP Victus has stopped charging, and the charging plug feels loose when connected. I haven't backed up all of my important files to OneDrive yet. Before taking…
What should I do after spilling wine on my Samsung Galaxy Book 3?
I spilled a glass of wine on my Samsung Galaxy Book 3, and it shut off immediately. I unplugged it, wiped it down, turned it upside down, used…
HP Laptop Stuck in a “Preparing Automatic Repair” Loop and SSD Missing During Windows 11 Setup
My HP laptop keeps restarting and getting stuck on the "Preparing Automatic Repair" screen. I left it running for a while, but it never completed. I also tried…