Follow these simple steps to free your laptop system from the 'freeze'.
Symptoms:
So you press the power button on your laptop system and there is no response, the system won't come up. The battery may or may not even charge when plugged in to power. Also, another symptom could be that the system powers up but the screen remains blank.
Trouble Shooting:
Here are some possible reasons for the malfunction and what to tryout to save the day!!!
1. Unplug system from power source.2. Remove the battery.
3. Hold down the power button for at least 60 seconds.
4. Replace the battery and attempt to power up your system.
If the above doesn't work,
1. You'll have to open up your system; (Ensure that your body is fully discharged due to static electricity). Our target here is the RAM (Random Access memory) compartment. The reason for this is to ascertain that your RAMs are still functional.2. Ensure that the RAM cards are properly seated in their slots.
3. Remove the RAMs; In case of a single RAM, replace it with a good one to check. If using two RAMs, interchange their slots for good measure.
4. Cover up the compartment and power up the system.
If this doesn’t work please see a qualified laptop technician for help, the motherboard may be fried.
