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Wireless won’t connect to the internet

The laptop won’t connect to the internet wirelessly.

Modem or router are frozen

Check if the modem and router are connected to a power source. Make sure to check whether your LED row is green. If your modem and router indicate that they are receiving a signal but you still cannot connect to the internet, power cycle your units by unplugging your modem and router from the power source. Wait at least 30 seconds before plugging them back in again—plug in the modem first, then the router.

Not connected to a wireless router

Go to the router management console to change or connect to the local Wi-Fi channel. If your router does not appear on your Wi-Fi connections list, feel free to reset your modem to its factory defaults. You can also update your firmware.

Weak wireless signal

Change the location of your router or get closer where the signal is relatively high. If it is impossible to relocate your router, then get a range extender to maximize your router.

Lagging screen won’t respond

The screen is freezing.

Dislodged or faulty RAM sticks

Turn off the laptop, and reseat the RAM sticks.

Laptop won’t turn on

Computer doesn’t turn on when pressing the turning the power button.

Drained battery

Plug the AC adapter back into the computer. If no light indicates the charging cycle has begun, try a different power outlet. If there is still no light, try a different power adapter. If a different outlet and AC adapter do not charge the battery, the battery may be exhausted. Replace your battery with a new one.

Broken power button

There may be dust or debris that prevents the power button from depressing. Remove the keyboard cover to examine and/or clean any debris from the power button.

DVD tray doesn’t eject

The drive tray is stuck open.

Broken/Defective optical drive

Just press Eject button for 10-20 Second until "CD in" disappear.

DVD plug does not go out

Gently pull out the optical drive by gripping the tray, as it should give you more leverage that pulling the bezel.

No response from USB port

USB input is broken and can’t plug any USB cable in it.

USB port not working

Change or restore the USB input.

Repair the USB cable

The motherboard is positioned in the base so it would be unusual for it not to be fitted correctly.

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