This article explains how to get your Acer laptop to turn on again or what to do if these suggestions don’t work.

How to Fix an Acer Laptop That Won’t Turn On

Follow these steps to fix an Acer laptop which won’t turn on. The steps are arranged in an order from the most simple to most complex, so be sure to follow them in order.

1. Connect the laptop to power.

   Use the power adapter that came with your laptop for this step. Avoid using a third-party hub, whether USB or Thunderbolt.

2. Verify the laptop can receive power.

   Most Acer laptops have an LED light indicating when they are connected to power. This light may not be near the power connector, so check all sides of the laptop. The LED should light up if the laptop is receiving power.

   If the power LED doesn’t light up when you connect the adapter, try using a different power source. If it still fails to light, the power supply might be the issue and may need professional repair or replacement.

3. Remove all external storage devices. This includes external hard drives, optical drives, flash drives, and SD cards.

   Acer laptops might try to boot from an external drive if they detect one. Let’s remove this potential cause of failure.

   If removing external storage fixes the issue and your laptop powers on as normal, you should change the boot sequence to ensure the primary hard drive is listed first.

4. Remove all docks, hubs, monitors, and other attached peripherals.

   While these peripherals typically aren’t detected as boot drives, rare cases can occur. Additionally, a USB peripheral might draw too much power and prevent the laptop from turning on.

5. Connect an external display.

   If your Acer laptop’s screen is defective, it may seem unresponsive at first glance. If it works with an external monitor, the problem likely lies with the built-in screen.

6. Leave the laptop connected to power for several hours, like overnight.

   A laptop with a nearly depleted battery might not power on even when connected to a power source due to built-in protection against further discharge.

7. Remove any newly installed components, such as hard drives, RAM, and Wi-Fi adapters.

   A hardware configuration issue or defective new hardware can cause your Acer laptop to stop booting.

8. Have a professional take a look.

   If you’ve reached this step, the issue is likely a hardware defect. A repair shop should diagnose and replace the faulty component.

Causes of an Acer Laptop That Won’t Turn On

Several factors could prevent an Acer laptop from turning on, but these three are the most common:

• An issue with the boot sequence
• A problem with the battery or power supply
• A hardware failure

The first two issues can make a laptop unresponsive. Your laptop might momentarily start but fail to run, or it might not react at all when you press the power button. Fortunately, these issues can often be resolved with the right steps.

A hardware failure, while uncommon, is severe and likely requires professional repair since it’s difficult to fix at home.