Revision to Lenovo B575-1450 Troubleshooting
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| - | == Computer will not turn on |
| + | == Computer will not charge/turn on== |
| - | ''The laptop will not show any signs of |
| + | ''The laptop will not show any signs of turning on or charge '' |
| === Faulty power adapter === | |
| - | Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in. If it is make sure the charging indicator is on. If the indicator is not on, and the power adapter is plugged in, the adapter is faulty. |
| + | If you notice that the charging indicator light on the laptop is flashing on and off, inspect power adapter cord to identify that there are no cuts into the wiring that won't allow the laptop to charge. If there are cuts in the power adapter wiring, consider replacing the power adapter. Not fixing this problem right away could cause damage to the laptop battery due to it only intermittently charging. |
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| + | If a damaged cord is not the issue, then check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in. If power adapter is properly plugged in then make sure the charging indicator is on. If the indicator is not on, and the power adapter is plugged in, the adapter is faulty. Consider purchasing a new power adapter. |
| === Faulty battery === | |
| - | If the computer powers on only when the power adapter is plugged in, then the device battery may be faulty. |
| + | Make sure the power adapter is plugged into an outlet and the laptop properly. If the computer powers on only when the power adapter is plugged in, check the battery icon on the laptop display to see if battery is charging. Put you cursor over the battery icon and if the message says "Plugged in but not charging" and the power adapter is fine, then the device battery may be faulty. Consider purchasing a new laptop battery and using this guide. |
| == Keys or keyboard is unresponsive == | |
| === Faulty keyboard === | |
| - | If |
| + | Make sure that drivers for the key board are up to date. Once drivers are updated then next, check to make sure that there are no small objects such as food blocking the keys from being pressed down. If there is blockage, consider purchasing some keyboard cleaner spray to get ride of the blockage. After cleaning the keyboard and still no response, consider replacing the keyboard. Also, make sure that no liquid was spilt on the keyboard because this could cause a short. If liquid has been spilt on the keyboard and the keys are unresponsive, then the entire keyboard may be faulty. Consider replacing keyboard with this guide. |
| === Keys are missing === | |
| === Outdated drivers === | |
| - | If the computer cannot properly connect to Wi-Fi, go to |
| + | Make sure that your Wi-Fi is turned by placing the cursor on the Wi-Fi icon on laptop display screen. If Wi-Fi is already on and the computer cannot properly connect to Wi-Fi, go to the Lenovo website and download the appropriate driver for the correct operating system. |
| === Faulty Wi-Fi card === | |
| - | If |
| + | If your Wi-Fi has been turned on, drivers are up to date, and you still cannot connect to Wi-Fi, then your Wi-Fi card may be faulty. Consider replacing the Wi-Fi card with this guide. |
| == Computer performs slowly == | |
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