How to Power Cycle Your Laptop

Step 1: Shut Down the Laptop

If your laptop is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about 30-60 seconds until the laptop powers off.

Step 2: Disconnect All Power Sources

• Unplug the laptop from the power adapter.
• If your laptop has a removable battery, remove the battery. This step may not be applicable for some modern laptops with non-removable batteries.

Step 2A:

• If you do not have a removable battery but are comfortable with opening your system please submit a ticket for assistance from our team.

Step 3: Discharge Residual Power

• Press and hold the power button for about 15-20 seconds. This helps discharge any residual power left in the laptop's components.

Step 4: Reconnect Power Sources

• If you removed the battery, reinsert it back into the laptop.
  Plug the power adapter back into the laptop and connect it to a power source.

Step 5: Power On the Laptop

• Press the power button to turn on your laptop.
  Allow the laptop to boot up normally.

Step 6: Verify Normal Operation

• Once your laptop is powered on, check if it is functioning properly.
  Open your applications and files to ensure everything is working correctly.

By following these steps, you can successfully power cycle your laptop, which can help resolve various issues such as unresponsiveness, slow performance, and connectivity problems.