Computer Won't Turn On
You wake up, head to your computer to read the morning news and updates, but it will not turn on. This situation certainly sounds rather hopeless, but there are some easy troubleshooting tips, which you can give a try. These might help you pinpoint the cause of the problem, resolve it, and turn on your PC in just a few minutes. Keep in mind that there is a chance that the issue might be more serious – in this case, it would require the attention of qualified technicians who will perform more extensive troubleshooting.
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Check the Power
You would be surprised how easy it is for cable connections to loosen up if you happen to kick the cable lightly or even move your desk. If you are using a desktop PC, check that both ends of the power cable are properly connected to the power outlet and your PC case. And, if you are using a laptop, make sure to do the same with the power adapter.
If possible, you should try to use an alternative power cable in case something is wrong with yours. Last but not least, consider replacing the CMOS battery of your computer. This is a small, round battery, which costs just a few dollars. It is responsible for storing various BIOS settings, and it can easily run for a couple of years before running out of power.
Are Your Fans Spinning?
One way to distinguish power supply issues is to listen to your fans when you boot the desktop or PC. If they start to spin, then this is a sign that there is sufficient power to start. However, this simply eliminates one probability – it is still possible that you might be facing a serious software issue or a hardware problem concerning your RAM or video card.
Is Your Monitor On?
This might sound like a strange fix, but you would be surprised how easy it is to forget that you turned your monitor off the night before. If your fans are spinning, but there is no picture, then you might have forgotten to turn on your monitor. Make sure to press the power button, as well as to check that your monitor's cable connections are not disconnected.
Disable Peripherals
Are you using a ton of peripherals such as external drives, a Web camera, drawing tablet, USB hub, and more? A conflict between your PC and this hardware may result in issues when trying to start Windows. Try disconnect all peripherals apart from the mouse and keyboard, and then reboot your system.
Maybe it is a Slow Boot?
If you are using a hard drive instead of an SSD, there is a chance that booting up may take up to a few minutes. And if you are not maintaining your system properly, then it might take even longer. Turn on your PC and wait for at least 10-15 minutes to see if anything changes.
