Jump to content

Lenovo G505 stuck in "preparing automatic repair" loop

Techie3195
By Techie3195
in Laptops and Pre-Built Systems
 Share
Posted

So I went to install some basic updates on my laptop (Windows 10 x64) and, although it is one of the worst laptops I've ever seen, I did not expect it to do this. Now, if I reboot it says "preparing automatic repair" and then nothing happens. If I shut it down and restart it the same thing happens. Any ideas on how to fix it?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
3 minutes ago, Techie3195 said:

So I went to install some basic updates on my laptop (Windows 10 x64) and, although it is one of the worst laptops I've ever seen, I did not expect it to do this. Now, if I reboot it says "preparing automatic repair" and then nothing happens. If I shut it down and restart it the same thing happens. Any ideas on how to fix it?

Have you tried yanking the battery out during the loop?

 Almost as cool as my temps  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
Just now, Nicko_barbeque said:

try to completely restet the bios...

Actually, I'm not quite sure how to enter the bios on a laptop... I tried to a while ago but I couldn't get in

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
4 minutes ago, Nicko_barbeque said:

try to completely restet the bios...

Can't on a Lenovo IIRC.  They lock down the BIOS.

QUOTE ME OR I PROBABLY WON'T SEE YOUR RESPONSE 

My Setup:

 

Desktop

Spoiler

CPU: Ryzen 9 3900X  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15  Motherboard: Asus Prime X370-PRO  RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 @3200MHz  GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 ULTRA (+50 core +400 memory)  Storage: 1050GB Crucial MX300, 1TB Crucial MX500  PSU: EVGA Supernova 750 P2  Chassis: NZXT Noctis 450 White/Blue OS: Windows 10 Professional  Displays: Asus MG279Q FreeSync OC, LG 27GL850-B

 

Main Laptop:

Spoiler

Laptop: Sager NP 8678-S  CPU: Intel Core i7 6820HK @ 2.7GHz  RAM: 32GB DDR4 @ 2133MHz  GPU: GTX 980m 8GB  Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO M.2 + 1TB Samsung 850 Pro + 1TB 7200RPM HGST HDD  OS: Windows 10 Pro  Chassis: Clevo P670RG  Audio: HyperX Cloud II Gunmetal, Audio Technica ATH-M50s, JBL Creature II

 

Thinkpad T420:

Spoiler

CPU: i5 2520M  RAM: 8GB DDR3  Storage: 275GB Crucial MX30

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
5 minutes ago, Benergy said:

Have you tried yanking the battery out during the loop?

I tried that, and it didn't fix it. However, the loop goes much faster now and it says diagnosing your pc

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
1 minute ago, Techie3195 said:

I tried that, and it didn't fix it. However, the loop goes much faster now and it says diagnosing your pc

If you can get to any sort of menu you can fix it from there.

Perhaps leave it for some time and see if it goes anywhere.

 Almost as cool as my temps  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
1 minute ago, Techie3195 said:

I tried that, and it didn't fix it. However, the loop goes much faster now and it says diagnosing your pc

Actually, it's booting properly

Just now, Benergy said:

If you can get to any sort of menu you can fix it from there.

Perhaps leave it for some time and see if it goes anywhere.

I got into a repair menu and I think it fixed it. Yep. Just booted. Simple fix but had no clue how to do it. Thanks

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Laptops and Pre-Built Systems

×