Alrighty, so I have an old laptop (ASUS X540L) that intermittently won't turn on.

I found something on a forum that said to remove the battery and hold down the power button, re-insert the battery, and try to power on after you plug it in again. This worked.
Just out of curiosity, the next time it wouldn't turn on all I did was unplug it, hold down the power button for thirty seconds, plug it in, and it started right up.

I wouldn't think it would be a dead battery issue, because it won't turn on sometimes even if it's plugged in.

Any insight on this or a more permanent solution?

common issue no real permanent solution though.

Well, damn.

Thanks anyhow!

any idea whats the electrical cause of it? seems like something isn't properly grounded anymore

run realtemp
might be overheat?

over heating when the device is off? man thats a new one.

doesnt make my post invaild.
if it ever had problems with being hot it could explain intermittent issues.

douchebag.

This post was edited by hunter_1 on Jul 18 2017 12:53pm

triggered much?