Laptop won't 'wake-up' - any suggestions?

Hillfly

Last night i closed the lid on my lappy as usual sending into standby. I then picked it up an hour or so later, opened the lid and prssed the power button.
The light came on the fan started - but then nothing. No clicking hard drive, no image on the screen. Not a thing.

I tried removing the battery and power lead and nothing. i left it unplugged overnight and tried again. Same results.

Any idea what may cause this or how i can wake it up?

albertross_2

have you tried it with the power supply in, and battery out?

Hillfly

I think so - I tried lots of time and i'm sure i tried that combo. I'll make sure i try again at home tonight.

Keeping the power button depressed does power down the machine too.

albertross_2

Is it under warranty?

Hillfly

It may be a few months out of warranty - could i blag it or will they want to see an invoice/receipt which i don't have?

Other option would be home accidental damage insurance.

But i'll try and fix it first!

Nikolai

Have you tried this combo: unplugged, battery out, hold down power button for 20-30 secs?

Hillfly

Nikolai wrote: »

Have you tried this combo: unplugged, battery out, hold down power button for 20-30 secs?

No, but i will! Thanks. I'll let you know how it goes.

albertross_2

This thread should hopefully give you some inspiration,,

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=5189334

The OP got it fixed out of warranty.

If the power and battery is out, holding the button down for 20 secs won't do anything.

Hillfly

albertross wrote: »

If the power and battery is out, holding the button down for 20 secs won't do anything.

The power and battery both make the laptop come alive (well the buttons light up and the fan goes!) but it wont start.