This article explains how to get your Acer laptop to turn on again or what to do if these suggestions don't work.

How to Fix an Acer Laptop That Won't Turn On

Follow these steps to fix an Acer laptop which won't turn on. The steps are arranged in an order from the most simple to most complex, so be sure to follow them in order.

1. Connect the laptop to power.

   Be sure to use the default power adapter included with your laptop for this step. Don't use a third-party hub (USB or Thunderbolt).

2. Verify the laptop can receive power.

   Most Acer laptops include an LED light that indicates when it's connected to power. It may not be near the power connector, so be sure to check all sides of the laptop. This LED will be lit if the laptop is receiving power.

   Try a different power source if the power LED doesn't light when the power adapter is connected. If the LED still fails to light, the issue may be the power supply. This will require professional repair or replacement.

3. Remove all external storage devices. This includes external hard drives, optical drives, flash drives, and SD cards.

   An Acer laptop may attempt to boot from an external drive if it detects a bootable drive. Let's eliminate this as a possible cause of failure.

   If this is the fix and your laptop successfully powers on for you to access Windows normally, then you need to change the boot sequence so the primary hard drive is listed first.

4. Remove all docks, hubs, monitors, and other attached peripherals.

   These peripherals shouldn't be detected as a boot drive, but it happens in rare cases. It's also possible for something like a USB peripheral to draw too much power and cause the laptop to stop attempting to turn on.

5. Connect an external display.

   An Acer laptop with a defective screen may appear unresponsive at a glance. If an external monitor works, it means the laptop's built-in screen isn't working.

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6. Leave the laptop connected to power for several hours, like at night.

   A laptop with a battery discharged to its bare minimum may not power on even when connected to power. This is a built-in protection to prevent further battery discharge of a battery already at its minimum.

7. Remove any new components installedin thelaptop since it was purchased. This includes hard drives, RAM, and Wi-Fi adapters.

   It's possible a hardware configuration issue has caused the Acer laptop to stop booting, or the new hardware is defective.

   Remember to unplug the device and follow appropriate safety protocols when removing components from the computer.

8. Have a professional take a look.

   At this point, it's likely the problem is a hardware defect. A repair shop will need to diagnose the issue and replace the component causing the problem.

Cause of an Acer Laptop That Won't Turn On

There are many reasons why an Acer laptop might not turn on, but the cause is usually one of these three key problems:

• An issue with the laptop's boot sequence.
• A problem with the battery or power supply.
• A hardware failure.

The first two problems can cause an Acer laptop to appear unresponsive. In some cases the laptop might briefly flash to life but then fail to start, but in other situations your PC might not react at all when you press the power button. Fortunately, these problems can often be fixed once you know the right steps.

A hardware failure is the worst-case scenario and the one problem you won't be able to fix at home, but it's also the least common cause.

• Why can't my Acer laptop connect to Wi-Fi?

  When your laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi, it could be for several reasons. Along with issues with the laptop itself, you could have configuration problems with your network, a faulty modem or router, or software blocking your connection. Try restarting your hardware and turning off antivirus software and firewalls to see if you can connect.

• How do I screenshot on an Acer laptop?

  Acer laptops typically run on Windows, so you can use the usual keyboard shortcuts to take a screenshot. PressPrtScto add the screenshot to the clipboard, or pressWin+PrtScto save it as an image file. Alternatively, pressWin+Shift+Sto open the Windows Snipping Tool.

• How do I factory reset an Acer laptop?

  Acer laptops have a proprietary app that handle restoring them to factory settings. Search forAcer Care Center in the Startmenu, and then go toRecovery Management>Restore > Get Started > Remove Everything. Then, you can choose whether to remove everything or just your files.