How to fix a dell laptop that won’t turn on:

It is definitely frustrating to have a Dell laptop that won't turn on especially when we do not know the exact reason for the issue. If you are in the same situation and owns a Dell laptop, these tips would help you find ways on how to fix a dell laptop that won't turn on.  For some of the steps you might need help if you are not too comfortable disassembling the components.

1. The first thing to check is whether it is receiving power or not. Check all the LED indicators on the laptop as well as on the power adapter/brick. It none of them are lit, there is no power coming through the cord to the laptop. Try in multiple power outlets. If it’s the same, check with another power cord if available.

2. If some the LED indicators are lit but do not give you any beeps as Dell computers have assigned diagnostic beep codes for components incase there are any issues. Remove and reconnect the battery and unplug all external devices especially USB devices like printers, flash drive etc and try restarting.

3. If there are beeps when you turn it on, chances are one of the components like RAM, drives etc might not be connected properly or may have failed. Eg: beep code 1-3-1-2-4-4 will indicate RAM related issue. Try reseating the RAM located at the base of the laptop. Some Dell laptops have one at the base and one beneath the keyboard. Same goes for the Hard drive which is usually on the right side of the laptop.

4. Another instant is when you can hear the sound but can’t see anything, check with an external monitor to rule out screen issue.

5. If suspecting Operating system issue, when starting the computer, keep hitting F2 key to go to BIOS setup. If you are there, you might need to reinstall the operating system or test the hard drive.

This are some guides on how to fix a Dell laptop that won’t turn on however its not a guarantee as root causes may vary.