Overpowered laptop, no follow-up
Overpowered laptop, no follow-up
I previously owned this high-performance laptop from Walmart for approximately three years. About six months ago, I decided to sell it after building a new desktop. The following day, I attempted a factory reset for the buyer, but the device stopped working immediately—only a brief blink of indicators followed the power button press. I discovered an older Reddit discussion where someone mentioned loosening components and it resolved the issue. My experience was different; I removed every screw and disassembled the unit completely, yet the outcome remained the same. I’m considering replacing the motherboard, but the only compatible model is the I-5 variant, which is expensive. For my budget, I might as well purchase another laptop. If anyone has a similar experience or any recommendations, please let me know!
If someone else encounters this problem, I resolved it by disconnecting and reconnecting the CMOS battery. After ensuring no post occurs, pressing the power button for about five seconds should keep the system running. Then, holding the power button firmly for a few seconds will cause the key to light up.
Regarding storage issues, if you have important files on the SSD, removing it can free up space—your drive showed only 1KB left after deleting it. Keep the keyboard connected for roughly ten minutes, then force shut the laptop by holding the power button until it stops responding. When you try to turn it back on, it may require a few attempts but should bring the BIOS into view if no OS or HDD is present.
You're experiencing the same problem. Are you making sure the CMOS battery is properly connected with the red and black cables close to the Wi-Fi card? It might help to remove any other connections before checking further. Let me know if you need more details!
You could prevent needing to replace the CMOS battery by pressing the power button for a minimum of 30 seconds
I just attempted to hold the power button down for 30 and 90 seconds, but it didn’t work. I also unplugged the red/black wire and left it off overnight before plugging it back in this morning, and still nothing happened. I’m open to any suggestions, even if they seem unlikely, because I really liked this laptop lmao
Consider removing the laptop battery and CMOS battery. Keep pressing the power button for 30 to 90 seconds to remove any remaining power. After that, attempt to start it using only the PSU connected and the CMOS battery attached. This should be the most effective approach if a reset is needed. I know what you're thinking, but if it's time to replace the device, there are likely options worth considering.
It seems the CMOS battery might be the issue. I only noticed the problem after not using the device for several years. Thanks for your patience! No reply expected from such an old post, huh?
It's feasible! I completely overlooked that it was a year old. You both face the same problem, so things are at least structured this way.