Laptop doesn't boot
Laptop doesn't boot
While playing Apex Legends, the monitor, keyboard, trackpad, and speakers ceased functioning abruptly. All external devices and the computer remained operational normally. I attempted a full power reset by unplugging everything, including the battery, and holding the power button for approximately 60 seconds.
When I attempted to restart the laptop, the power indicator illuminated, the fans briefly activated for 2-3 seconds before ceasing. The power light remained on for about 15 to 20 seconds before shutting down completely. I repeated the process with only a RAM stick installed (both configurations) and still encountered the same issue.
No visible damage was observed on any components. The temperatures recorded during the crash were:
- CPU: 72-85°C
- GPU: 61-65°C
The laptop model and adjustments made are as follows:
Laptop:
HP Omen 16-wf0007nt 7Q7W3EA
CPU:
Intel Core i9-13900HX
GPU:
NVIDIA RTX 4070 8GB Laptop
Adjustments made to the device:
- Operated exclusively on RTX 4070 GPU via NVIDIA Optimus.
- Fast Boot disabled using the registry.
- ThrottleStop settings applied: High Performance power plan, SpeedShift EPP set to 140, C1E enabled.
- OMEN Gaming Hub settings: Performance profile selected, maximum battery drain limited to 40%.
- BIOS was not modified.
EDIT:
Prior to conducting additional tests today, I considered performing a power flush each time I wanted to turn the laptop on. It turned out that as long as the lid was on and the laptop was manually powered off by holding the power button, I didn’t need another reset. This suggests a potential hardware or BIOS issue, though the exact cause remains unclear.
Before proceeding with additional tests today, I considered performing a power flush each time I wanted to turn the laptop on. It turns out that as long as I keep the lid closed and manually turn it off by holding the power button instead of letting it shut down automatically, I don’t require another power flush to activate it (though it still doesn’t boot). I suspect this issue might be related to hardware or the BIOS, but I’m unsure what exactly is causing it.