Laptop powers up yet Windows 10 fails to start.

Ninja13639
Junior Member

09-12-2016, 03:06 AM

Hello, after adjusting the thermal paste on your ASUS FX505dy, Windows 10 appears to fail to load. It powers on but displays the ASUS logo before showing a black screen and a non-blinking disk light. I suspect a component might have been damaged during cleaning with a cloth, possibly the GPU. Booting in safe mode resolves the issue, as it uses the built-in GPU. Steps taken: rechecked and cleaned thermal paste in safe mode, disabled all non-Microsoft troubleshooting services, used system diagnostics repeatedly, ran sfc/scannow, performed a disk check, and checked integrity with chkdsk /f /x. Also unplugged and reconnected USB devices to another monitor. I’m wondering if disabling the dedicated GPU help could help. Thanks!

Ninja13639

09-12-2016, 03:06 AM #1

kervinc
Posting Freak

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09-12-2016, 09:52 AM

When Bios is active and unlocked, you get those choices; otherwise you're limited. Did you miss reconnecting something multiple times? Starting laptops can be dangerous.

kervinc

09-12-2016, 09:52 AM #2

When Bios is active and unlocked, you get those choices; otherwise you're limited. Did you miss reconnecting something multiple times? Starting laptops can be dangerous.

Datsurion
Junior Member

09-16-2016, 05:37 AM

bios remains accessible and unsecured. I believed I had the skills to adjust the thermal paste, though I only disconnected the battery. It seems there might be an obstruction within the GPU (hidden in the case) that caused Windows to become unstable...

Datsurion

09-16-2016, 05:37 AM #3

NayZayRay
Member

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09-18-2016, 04:08 AM

You should be able to access the area and turn off the dedicated graphics. Or maybe you forgot to unplug anything else... Who are you suggesting? Changing the thermal paste required opening the entire unit.

NayZayRay

09-18-2016, 04:08 AM #4

RevengeLP
Member

09-19-2016, 06:13 AM

It seems I only took off a few screws—just nine total, with one for the battery. Sadly, for Asus, there isn’t an obvious way to disable the dedicated graphics settings anywhere.

RevengeLP

09-19-2016, 06:13 AM #5

It seems I only took off a few screws—just nine total, with one for the battery. Sadly, for Asus, there isn’t an obvious way to disable the dedicated graphics settings anywhere.

Pigster007
Member

172

09-19-2016, 11:26 AM

Install Windows on your device.

Pigster007

09-19-2016, 11:26 AM #6

Install Windows on your device.

dogt00th97
Junior Member

09-19-2016, 07:12 PM

Consider expressing appreciation to your computer for its good taste and opt for Linux instead. Seriously, just reinstall Windows.

dogt00th97

09-19-2016, 07:12 PM #7

Consider expressing appreciation to your computer for its good taste and opt for Linux instead. Seriously, just reinstall Windows.

CandyJessie
Junior Member

09-19-2016, 11:19 PM

You're switching to Ubuntu on your Raspberry Pi, but you're unsure if it's suitable for everyday use. That's okay—backing up your data is a smart move. You're also resetting the system now.

CandyJessie

09-19-2016, 11:19 PM #8

You're switching to Ubuntu on your Raspberry Pi, but you're unsure if it's suitable for everyday use. That's okay—backing up your data is a smart move. You're also resetting the system now.

Chimozukikaari
Junior Member

09-23-2016, 08:15 AM

You must perform a fresh installation of the newest release (22H2).

Chimozukikaari

09-23-2016, 08:15 AM #9

You must perform a fresh installation of the newest release (22H2).

Robater
Member

09-24-2016, 08:08 AM

#10

Resetting appears to have resolved the issue, appreciate the guidance!

Robater

09-24-2016, 08:08 AM #10

Resetting appears to have resolved the issue, appreciate the guidance!