Laptop not reacting

[OndrejMa]

Hello!

A few days ago my laptop suddenly blacked out and died while playing a game. There was no sound or smell or smoke involved, it simply shut down in an instant and now I cannot turn it on. It is completely dead, no light, not even the little indicator for the charger. I attempted a static discharge, or whatever it is called, with repeated pushing of the start button and then one continuous push and hold. I tried it while removing the battery, the charger, even the RAM, but it had no effect. I know for sure the adapter and the cable are alright, because my friend was able to use them just fine. Laptop model: Lenovo Y580; has had its HHD replaced once while still within the warranty; 3 and a half year old; no previous indications of malfunction.
Does anyone of You know if there is anything I could still try before taking it to the repair service? Thank You for Your time and advice.

OndrejMa
 

[ApolloX75]

6 minutes ago, OndrejMa said:

Hello!

A few days ago my laptop suddenly blacked out and died while playing a game. There was no sound or smell or smoke involved, it simply shut down in an instant and now I cannot turn it on. It is completely dead, no light, not even the little indicator for the charger. I attempted a static discharge, or whatever it is called, with repeated pushing of the start button and then one continuous push and hold. I tried it while removing the battery, the charger, even the RAM, but it had no effect. I know for sure the adapter and the cable are alright, because my friend was able to use them just fine. Laptop model: Lenovo Y580; has had its HHD replaced once while still within the warranty; 3 and a half year old; no previous indications of malfunction.
Does anyone of You know if there is anything I could still try before taking it to the repair service? Thank You for Your time and advice.

OndrejMa
 

Check your RAM. Often a bad stick in a laptop will do this kind of thing to you and make you think the whole system is pooched.

[ziogref]

disconnect laptop charger Pull the battery, open it up, see if there is a button cell battery (bios battery) remove that if its there, hold down the power button for 30seconds put bios battery back in, put laptop battery in, plug the laptop back in, leave it for 10-30min then try turn it back on