I've been using my Lenovo IdeaPad 3 for about three years, mainly keeping it plugged in. This morning, it just wouldn't start up. The white LED near the charging port lights up, indicating that it's getting power, but the screen remains completely black, and it's not a brightness issue. I've tried the common fix of holding the power button for 30 seconds, but that didn't work either. Any advice on what I can do?
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Here’s what I usually do with laptops that won't turn on: 1. Remove the battery. 2. Unplug the power cable. 3. Hold the power button down for a full minute to make sure everything discharges. After that, just plug it back in and try to turn it on as usual.
Have you tried removing the battery and just using the laptop with the power supply? It can help you determine if the battery is the issue since the laptop should still work without it.
If there's a model reference or product number on the back of your laptop, it could help in diagnosing the problem, as different versions of the IdeaPad 3 have varied hardware setups.
You might want to check your charger to see if the voltage is below 15V. Sometimes, faulty chargers can prevent the laptop from starting properly.
Resetting the laptop's power controller might work! First, unplug the power, then hold the power button while plugging it back in. This can help reset things.
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