Unfortunately, you might need to do a bit of troubleshooting to find the right solution to your problem. Since the computer was unexpectedly exposed to a possible power surge or shock to its system, let’s start by trying to get it to boot up in safe mode.
Booting Up into Safe Mode
One of the first steps to take when the computer isn’t functioning properly is to see if you can get it to start up in safe mode. This mode uses the least number of programs and resources, making it easier to get into when problems occur. Depending on your computer’s manufacturer and system, you should be able to get into safe mode by turning the power on and then pressing the “F2,” “F8,” or “F12″ key on the keyboard. If you can get into safe mode, use the directions provided below to use “System Restore.”
How to Use System Restore
1) Click Start.
2) Click All Programs.
3) Click Accessories.
4) Click System Tools.
5) Click System Restore.
6) Select “Restore my computer to an earlier time,” and click on next.
7) Follow the prompts.
If this strategy works, then you can stop here. If not, check out a few of these other options.
Use a Boot Up or Installation Disk to Restart the Laptop
If you can find your boot up or installation disk for your laptop, you can use it to start up your laptop. Read through these directions before starting so you don’t miss anything. Turn the power button on and insert the disk. Immediately press the ESC key on the keyboard and press the F1 key as soon as the words “check system” appear. This will allow you to change the option for booting up from hard drive to CD drive. Next, use the system restore option so you don’t have to go through this again.
Replace the Power Cord
On the off chance that the power cord was damaged, you need to replace it. In fact, the transformer or bulky part of the power cord might have been damaged when the power went off and then back on. The transformer is only designed to deal with so much voltage. Consider plugging the laptop into a surge protector from now on. For now, buy a new power cord and see if that solves the problem.
Susan Keenan | November 18th, 2008
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THANKS, BUT I FIGURED IT OUT MY SELF. I TOOK OUT THE BATTERY AND PUT IT BACK IN AND THE LAPTOP CAME BACK TO LIFE.
Glad it’s working. Funny how computers are that way, isn’t it? Sometimes, the old on-off trick is all it takes.
Well the off-on power cord didn’t work, I actually had to pull out the battery from the computer it self. Which didn’t make sense since the laptop should work without a battery, No?