I'm wondering if anyone has had this problem, or at least found a solution for it? This topic has been locked by an administrator and is no longer open for commenting. How to open a computer case. Turns out it was bad RAM,", Apr 14, 2023 by From what you are saying, it is not a watch battery, so you should either verify it's good, or replace it. Turns out it was bad RAM, I managed to salvage a 4GB stick of RAM from another computer. This troubleshooting step is easy enough for anyone to complete, takes no special tools, and could give a lot of precious information. Turn on the computer and test to see if this resolves the issue. 64 Questions View all Abel Benoie @abelbenoie Rep: 199 5 6 Posted: Oct 24, 2020 In the event of a bad power supply, the only remedy is to replace it with a new one. This is coupled with the clearing of the computer's temporary memory. Click on Contents > Coin cell battery to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the battery. Laptop shuts down immediat after turning on. And, does it come back on normally with mouse or kb activity? Reinstall each piece of non-essential hardware, one component at a time, testing your computer after each installation. battery is fully powered. On This Day May 1st May Day CelebrationsToday traditionally marked the beginning of summer, being about midway between the spring and summer solstices. You must log in or register to reply here. These can quickly cause problems (within a minute). You must log in or register to reply here. Unplug from mains, hold power button down for 20 seconds. @kbowzermoua. A bit of a challenge to get to the 3 Volt "button" battery under the keyboard but a quick swap, replace all the bits and pieces (and all those tiny screws) and it fired up perfectly. If still unsuccessful: Remember to remove battery and power before . Verify that the power supply voltage switch is set correctly, Make sure you're keeping the computer cool enough, Test the power button on the front of your computer's case, Reseat all internal data and power cables. If you do then you know that replacing the coin cell battery on the motherboard may stop this from happening. Once the date and time have been corrected, the message wont appear the next time that the laptop is started. Normally if it is just low it only messes up time/date, but if "real" low it could cause the indications you have. If your monitor keeps turning off, it could be due to a faulty connection with your PC, or it could be overheating. Laptop shuts down and automatically turns on after like 3 seconds: Laptop shuts down, and turn on, and shuts down again: Laptop turns on then shuts off few seconds later. Oct 24, 2020 by Check to see if you have a restore point you can go back to. Laptops are very hard to determine the exact problem because they do not lend themselfs to swapping parts in/out. 2 Bronze 943 09-10-2021 12:49 PM A couple months ago I began having an issue where my laptop would only power on for a few seconds before shutting off, a Dell technician came and replaced the motherboard on my computer and the issue seemed to be resolved. Start your PC with essential hardware only. There is an easy way to tell. What if any lights are showing on the PC when trying to start it? Welcome to another SpiceQuest! Whenever I tried to turn it back on, it would work for a few seconds to a minute or two and then turn off. Perhaps you can find a friend or colleague who has an HP with the same kind of adapter. sabihataranum, Philip Le Riche It may not display this or other websites correctly. First, log in to your Windows PC remotely. Welcome to the Snap! I have a Dell XPS that has the exact same problem noted above, not sure if HP machines do to the same to help with diagnostics however my machine beeped or flashed a small light where the usual HDD & PWR indicator lights are usually found, 5 times from memory, 3 long and 2 short.something like that. Now click "Change advanced power settings". While working in your machine, always be aware of the dangers of ESD. (Dell.com>Drivers and Support>Applications>QuickSet), 2 - Open Windows Mobility Center (Start>Type 'Mobility Center'>Choose 'Windows Mobility Center', 3 - Click the button with the picture of the Laptop and Keyboard, 4 - Under 'Settings for keyboard lighting' choose 'Never Off'. If not, verify that the power supply voltage switch is set correctly and check for signs of electrical shorts. The purpose here is to remove as much hardware as possible while still maintaining your computer's ability to power on. Solved! Click on the Windows icon on your computer, then type in Troubleshoot. It is +ve on top - marked on battery. It may cause a boot problem if the default setting for the HDD is incorrect (ie set to IDE, but HDD was setup with AHCI mode. If your computer continues to power off by itself with nothing but essential PC hardware installed, a POST card will help identify which piece of remaining hardware is to blame. If the heat is not being properly transferred from the processor to the heat sink, it can overheat very quickly. I was using it today for an hour or so and then it suddenly turned off. Edit: Nevermind, monitor swap - do you know if the BIOS has any funky sleep state settings possibly? In England Good afternoon awesome people of the Spiceworks community. no, can't technically be change, the power supply powers the whole laptop, the power cord or battery just supply power to the power supply unit which distributes power to each component that is needed. If you hear what sounds like small rocks banging around, you likely have loose screws inside the case. (Each task can be done at any time. Hello, whenever I try booting in the fan spins for a few seconds and then it stops. If she knows her way around the manual monitor menus, turn the contrast way down before it "turns off" - if the display stays on, your inverter is about to die - get a new monitor or be super hands on and replace the inverter. SOLVED: Laptop not booting, fan spin for a few seconds then stops. Because there are several reasons that your PC might be shutting off by itself during the boot process, you must step through a logical troubleshooting process like the one we've described below. d). JavaScript is disabled. I have a situation that I need some guidance on. Abel Benoie this booting in the fan spins for a few seconds and then it stops is normal behaviour from the fan. Open the computer up and remove them. To change startup programs in Windows, open Task Manager and go to the Startup tab. If your computer continues to turn off by itself, proceed to Step 12. Thank you very much for that suggestion. If you are not off dancing around the maypole, I need to know why. In reply to Dell Latitude gets power, then turns off Spray & wipe is purchased from a lot of Supermarkets as a Glass Cleaner and is very caustic to circuit boards. Then test after each hardware replacement to determine which device is faulty. It was a pain to get to but totally worth the $9. The fact that it dies sitting in the BIOS pretty much lets any disk or processor problems off the hook. If the computer stays on for several minutes before it turns off, see: Why does my computer turn off without warning? Weird. Are we using it like we use the word cloud? There's little chance that either one is the cause of this problem, but we shouldn't overlook them while we're reseating everything else. Since your PC powered on with only the essential hardware installed, those components are working correctly. A beep code will give you an excellent idea of exactly where to look for the cause of your computer turning off. If you don't fix the problem that way, you can always return here and continue troubleshooting with the more generic information below. Switch on the laptop and check if it starts OK. It may not display this or other websites correctly. We call this out separately only because the chance of a CPU coming loose is very slim and because installing one is a sensitive task. @davidh49712, Hi all, I managed to isolate the issue due to the amount of light blinks if any you see when you first try and turn the laptop on. Still no luck. If you end up replacing the PSU, keep the computer plugged in for at least five minutes before you try powering it on. Replace the faulty hardware once you've identified it. Most Dell laptops will give you a series of "beeps" we call "beep codes" that work sort of like Morse Code; they produce a specific sequence of long and short beeps when a device is missing from the computer. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. This is easy with a desktop, but a real pain in the A$# with most laptop as it requires dissasembly and the "Clear CMOS" jumpers are not normally identified in user manual - If they even exist. Next, select the Status column to sort the applications into Disabled and Enabled. sorry dude, but even if you have a place that does repairs and you go find out what's wrong, it will cost about $25 just for them to say power unit, Buy a new one. If your computer turns on, and stays on, with essential hardware only, proceed to Step 11. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Also if you're getting into repairing computers etc, then I suggest that you invest in a DMM and learn how to use it if you don't already know. tried plugged to power charger without battery and with battery. Clear CMOS to erase theBIOSmemory and return its settings to their factory default levels. In these cases, you have little option but to rely on individuals or companies with these resources. Plug back in and turn it on. This generally leads to dissatisfaction of the customers towards the desired brand companies like Dell, HP, Lenovo, Sony, etc. tried plugged to power charger without battery and with battery. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Best, Andre twitter/adacosta groovypost.com I was using it today for an hour or so and then it suddenly turned off. Is this onboard video, or a discreet gpu? #1. Thank you! The power lights turn on and fans for a couple seconds. Why does my computer turn off without warning? Replcement batteries and adapters are fairly readily available on places like eBay, but don't go for the cheapest or one from a seller with less than an excellent reputation as there are some poor quality ones out there, especially for popular brands of laptop. You could have a defective component that is heat sensitive. By installing each device back into your computer and testing after each installation, you'll eventually find the hardware that caused your problem. this seems to be a problem with people not asking how old the laptop is or how often its used but logic to me says to check out the powerboard containing your power button the contacts on this button could be stuck on one side thus making your laptop think you are holding the button down you can try replacing this board at your own risk but i would let a tech deal with that the other side of it is that you should test the current coming from your battery and from your ac adapter to make sure you are getting the proper and steady flow of power, Everything in life has a solution, we really need to faith during this seasons. Lift your computer and gently rotate it while gently shaking it from side to side. Method 1: Open the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Hardware-and-Devices-troubleshooter Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall the mouse drivers and see if that helps: Follow the steps mentioned below: a) Click Start, Type device manager and hit enter. I have checked the HDD with another computer and I can confirm that the HDD is not the issue. It was too late to roll back to a previous version of windows, so instead I "reset this pc". If you go this route, recommend just changing the $5 CMOS battery. Make sure you're keeping the computer cool enough, or it might overheat to the point that it shuts down. Check both ends of each cable and make sure they are firmly attached to the component and the motherboard. Reseat everything inside your computer. e.g. Plug in the power cord and turn the computer on to see if the issue is resolved. You are using an out of date browser. Restart immediately again and see if it shuts down more quickly. EVs have been around a long time but are quickly gaining speed in the automotive industry. It also is important to note that memory modules are installed in pairs, and sometimes in matching slots, which are designated by matching colors. It will also kill off the. When I checked further into Dell trouble shooting, the beeps translated into a CPU issue, which unfortunately it did turn out to be.hope this helps, @davidh49712 seems like every case is different. I tried booting without the battery in. Press Windows key + X Click Power Options Click Additional power settings Change when the display goes to sleep then adjust the settings for the second monitor. There may be a message on the screen about the date and time being incorrect. You said you checked power settings. The battery also looks like it drains a lot faster than it used to. It's most likely either the battery or the mains adapter. Turn on the computer to see if the problem persists. My Toshiba Portege R930 turns off suddenly when it's anywhere around 60-70% charged when operating on just the battery and the mains is disconnected. When the BIOS opens, use the arrow keys to navigate to the Advanced tab. It's most likely either the battery or the mains adapter. Replace the power button if it fails your testing or if you suspect it's not working correctly. Note the orientation of the battery for when you have to re-insert it. I hope this helps anyone still experiencing the same issue! JavaScript is disabled. g). What port type are you connected with? To disable any application, right-click anywhere in its row and select Disable. Follow the prompt, then see if it'll resolve the issue. Nov 10, 2015 #1 Laptop Details: Dell Inspiron 15R N5010 4GB RAM - 500 GB HDD Intel Core 1st Gen i5 Processor 90W Power supply - Old 6 Cell Lion Battery Known Issue with the Laptop: Battery is. Restart the notebook, and then immediately press the F10 repeatedly until the BIOS opens. Released online on January 16, 2009, the Inspiron 1545 is a 15.6" budget PC laptop available with 3 or 4 GB of RAM. Again, Google should be able to find you a guide of video showing you how to do that. The PC is less than a year old and she swapped her current monitor with another and same thing. Under Find and fix other problems, click on Power, then Run the troubleshooter. Test your PC using a Power On Self Test card. If this switch's setting is not correct for your country, your computer may automatically power down. oldturkey03. Anyone know what I can try, or a possible fix. I don't know how to delete this thread. Note the time to shutdown when starting from room temp and having the machine off for a while. Please remove the floppy drive or CD-Rom drive, the battery, any PCMCIA cards, the hard drive and all but one memory module (if you have more than one), and then try restarting the system on AC power. I removed the charger and the battery, held the power button for 30+ seconds and connected . Depending on how easy it is to do this I would try detaching everything unnecessary and seeing if you still get the same issue. Remove the battery and try running on the mains adapter only, then try disconnecting the mains adapter and running it on the battery alone. If the backlight stays on/off for only a few seconds, the backlight timeout setting might need configuring in the BIOS. You could try going into "System Restore" and choosing a restore point prior to this problem and see if that resolves it. c). If this works, you need a new adapter. Once charged again at 100%, on battery alone the laptop will operate until it goes to half-3 quarters full again. go into safemode and see if it is any better. To do this, open the computer, remove the memory modules from their slots, and gently reseat them. Go to Solution. Are you possibly using an adapter/converter? If you do not have a Restore Point, go to Troubleshoot - Advanced Option - Startup Settings and click Restart. So i've been searching article after article for an solution to this but still a no go. Is your computer turning off by itself immediately or at some point before theoperating system loads? (1) Clearing/resetting the CMOS will not delete files on the HDD. You are using an out of date browser. Backlit Keyboard Goes Off After only a few seconds of inactivity, Dell Laptops all models Read-only Support Forum. Backlight on my keyboard goes dark after only a few seconds of inactivity. Reseat everything inside your computer. Flashback: May 1, 1964: John Kemeny, Mary Keller, and Thomas Kurtz at Dartmouth College introduce the original BASIC programming language (Read more HERE.) Before this issue i had to troubleshoot bc I couldn't even open the startup menu, or touch mostly everything. Check through all related settings to see if anything in the system was change to use battery power even while on the charger. Sometimes, the best way to verify a cable is not loose is to disconnect and reconnect (reseat) the cable on both ends. The idea is to drain all the power from the motherboard to remove any corrupted settings that may be being held by the battery even though it is low perhaps. She is an offsite user but I trust what she is telling me. -Press and hold the power button for 30-45 seconds (with battery and power still removed) -Insert just the battery and attempt to boot the laptop. Any help would be appreciated. HP Pavilion dv4t 14.1-Inch Widescreen Laptop. If it is <2.6V DC replace it. Click on Change advanced power settings. 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It may not display this or other websites correctly. not sure where teh CMOS battery is i think it is right by the ram, are all laptop CMOS batterys the same or do i need to buy a specific one for the laptop? If the power button is shorting out or even just sticking to the case, it might be the reason your computer is turning off by itself. Then, use the Shutdown command to turn it off. If the problem was a corrupted BIOS then the laptop will start OK but you may have the same problem again very soon. To do this, open the computer, remove the memory modules from their slots, and gently reseat them. If reseating the battery doesn't fix the problem, consider replacing the CMOS battery. does the laptop feel hotter than normal? ok just tried it with one stick of ram, then no hard drive, then undid the cmos battery for about 10 minutes, still all turned on for a second the straight off. If the input voltage for the power supply doesn't match the correct setting for your country, your computer might not stay powered on. Everything was normal until Thursday where the only change was that Skype was installed but never used. There is no input on the LCD. When it starts the post it is detecting a hardware problem which is preventing it from starting. Replace each piece of essential hardware in your computer with a "known good" identical or equivalent spare piece of hardware, one component at a time, to determine which part of the hardware is causing your computer to shut off automatically. I had no idea such a setting even existed. The Dell service manual will usual give you a legend on what those beeps mean exactly. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Reseat the CPU only if you suspect it might have come loose or wasn't installed correctly. The battery is full. Kbowzer Moua If so, you could be facing anything from an electrical short to a serious hardware problem. Remove the main battery from the laptop. Xiaomi 13 Ultra hands-on: The best phone you cant have, I did 100 heel touches a day for a week heres my results, Get a year of Peacock for just $19 with this hidden coupon code, ChatGPT rival from Stable Diffusion creators just launched and you can try it now. If this situation applies to your computer, unplug its power cord from the surge protector or battery back-up unit, and plug it directly into a wall outlet. Verify that the power supply voltage switch is set correctly. This pause gives time for the CMOS battery to charge a little. She is using Windows 7 Pro. @abelbenoie. I have 2 Dell 17" LCD screens that goes off (blank) after 1 or 2 seconds. I noticed these changes, the sudden power off included, after the windows update 1909 a few months ago it could have possibly happened before that, but to the best of my memory it was after the update. Some times it lasts long enough for me to log . No matter what, your laptop shuts down after an excessive use. also i tried booting with one stick of memory removed and still same thing havent tried with the other stick removed though. She's still on Win7, so hopefully an upgrade to Win10, when she's ready will fix the issue. If none of the recommendations above help resolve the issue, we suggest sending the computer to a repair shop or replacing the motherboard. I've had newer monitors do strange things when fed VGA or DVI reduced to VGA inputs. The issue is that every time I turn it on the laptop turns off automatically within 1 minute. b). My 5 year old Dell Studio 1558 laptop was running fine until today. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. or that cant be it? I have a very similar problem which recently started on my 1 and a half year old laptop. Looking like i might as well get a new laptop this black friday. Also check the monitors own internal management power settings by activating the control buttons at the front or side. This will restore the BIOS back to the factory default settings. The connections are secure. Test your power supply. 10. e). If it's neither the battery nor the adapter, it could be a motherboard fat, which would be more challenging. Either choosing an option will just keep proceeding to shut it off, or nothing happens. If your computer turns off immediately or even within a few seconds after it is turned on, there could be several possible issues. Then, make sure your power supply voltage switch is set accordingly. The most commonly caused problems include, overheating, battery, hardware failure, ram cashing, faulty power supply, no laptop service, or window issue . I'm having the same problem. Will this delete the stuff i have on hard drive? A faulty, failing, or malfunctioning circuit or component (e.g., capacitor) can cause the computer to shut off immediately or not turn on at all. JavaScript is disabled. should i get a new charger? That way, if one of the software interfaces between the BIOS and hardware is malfunctioning, it is reset. It's often the cause of the problem when the computer powers on for a second or two but then powers off completely. I updated her video card drivers. The power lights turn on and fans for a couple seconds. A POST card is not expensive and is a much more reasonable approach than stocking spare computer parts. Navigate to Built-in Device Options, and then press Enter. If it's not the battery or the power supply cube, it may be a motherboard power component. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Abel Benoie My 5 year old Dell Studio 1558 laptop was running fine until today. iPhone v. Android: Which Is Best For You? I've seen that a lot in other kinds of electronics. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I checked the advanced power settings and corrected them. Why does my PC screen keep turning on and off? This might be from both partners. It is a dell inspiron 13.3 inch laptop. The odd part was that despite that her SS settings had never been touched in the year and a half she had that PC, something on last Thursday changed and now the screen goes blank after the time set in the screensaver field. Verify the memory modules are properly seated in the memory slots on the motherboard. Posted: Feb 5, 2015. It does it because your computer does not boot or post. Yes, except I think you have intergrated GPU (Not a Card). it sounds like a hardware issue if it is shutting down when in bios and safemode. Just this morning, I had to replace one that goes off on 2 workstations and also on my laptop. Not sure what the problem is though. It is a dell inspiron 13.3 inch laptop. Disassemble the laptop and remove the coin cell RTC battery from the motherboard. We recently redid their whole infrastructure (another Engineer went down and set them up) and I know he didn't set a GPO for that, plus she is the only one effected. Perform the following steps: -Remove the battery and Power adapter. This process could take minutes to hours, depending on why the computer turns off so quickly after being turned on. Thank you. How do I remotely turn my PC power on and off? David H no display though and the machines cuts off right away. If a cold machine runs longer than a room temp machine it is likely a temp problem. Replace the power button if it fails your testing or if you suspect it's not working correctly. @wafflespancakes. Reassemble the laptop, reinsert the main battery and connect the charger. Can you have the user boot in Safe Mode to see if the problem exists there, too? You can also put it in the refrigerator for an hour and test again. Just because your computer came on for a few moments doesn't mean that the power supply unit in your computer is working correctly. This could be related to pretty much anything from bad RAM, bad HDD to a bad processor. Reset BIOS. It turns on, then off. Update your graphics card. You are using an out of date browser. Her screensaver had never turned on or had been used, her screen would just turn off after awhile per her power settings. You should come to a message that says, No Operating System found. Test the power button on the front of your computer's case. that happened on my brothers laptop, i opened it and found out s much dust in the fan and other parts that its having a hard time to boot. If it now works, you need a new battery, or content yourself with running it just on mains. All the posts i've read suggest faulty batteries, to which the OP's mostly reply that they've change the battery and still have the same problem, like myself. It succeeded the Inspiron 1525. Abel Benoie, Try a full power refresh in case the BIOS has become corrupted and is preventing a normal start i.e the laptop is not passing POST (Power On Self Test). Happy May Day folks! To do so, you need to: Open the Start Menu. Nothing to do with it. Some steps below require you to open the computer case. Computers are full of screws, as they hold nearly every internal component in place, and from time to time, they can come loose. Bloated capacitors causing power issues ? After the power is completely off, turn on your PC to see if it will boot normally. How to Troubleshoot and Fix a DLL Issue Caused by a Hardware Problem, How to Check for Electrical Shorts in a PC, How to Fix a Computer That Turns on but Displays Nothing, How to Fix a Computer That Won't Start in Safe Mode, How to Fix Stopping, Freezing, and Reboot Issues During the POST, How To Fix Windows 11 Black Screen Issues, How to Fix Errors Seen During the Computer Startup Process, 7 Ways to Fix the 'Your PC Did Not Start Correctly' Error, How to Fix It When Windows 11 Won't Shut Down. Also how are you going to determine if the battery is good or bad. It may not display this or other websites correctly. does the screen itself have any power saving features enabled? Memory issue Verify the memory modules are properly seated in the memory slots on the motherboard. Faulty motherboard or graphics card ? And anything more than 40 bucks would be too much money on a laptop this old. This was an odd one. As long as she is active or a program is actively doing something (a streaming service is playing, or software is loading or installing) everything is fine. It's still set to None, but we played with 10 minutes to an hour and like clock work, the screen would go black after that set time. Heres the service manual for the laptop. Try opening up the bottom, disconnect the battery, press and hold the power button for a full 60 seconds, then reconnect the battery and see if it will power up. Not often, but a few times. The screen saver was not the culprit. I then tried updating the BIOS, deleting and then searching automatically for the newest battery/power drivers, but those didn't work either. Hi all, I have the same issue, tried draining power following the above method, I also removed the ram completely and Im not getting any beeping still or display ?
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