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Question

Computer won't turn on

Aug 26, 2016 12:54PM PDT

I have an asus with windows 10, I think the model is an x553s. I went to get on this morning, so I turned on the laptop. I left it on the first screen that pulls up when turned on, the one with the time and the background, while I did something. I guess it took me a little too long to do what I was doing and the screened turned black. I managed to completely shut it down, but when I go to turn it back on it only makes the noise like it's going to come on but that is it. I've read that I should take out the battery, but it is not a model where you can do that.

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Always try the Generic Laptop Reset.
Aug 26, 2016 2:35PM PDT

And just skip the battery removal step. Can you share if the screen shows anything at all?

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Aug 26, 2016 3:24PM PDT

What is the generic laptop reset?
And no nothing at all shows up on the screen, it is completely black.

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It's what you noted.
Aug 26, 2016 4:05PM PDT

Just press and hold the power button for 60 seconds and hope.

Prior to that be sure all USB things are unplugged. Some BIOS's will hang on some USB things.

If that fails, about the 1 minute 50 second mark at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr0UiqI9gV4 I see the battery and it does unplug.

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I'll give it a try.
Aug 26, 2016 5:24PM PDT

I have held down the power button for a rather good amount of time, but I'll make sure I try for 60 seconds.

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No luck
Aug 26, 2016 6:20PM PDT

So, like, after three tries of holding down the button for 60 seconds and then turning it back on, I still got nothing.
Also, I forgot to mention before, but yeah, no usbs were plugged in.
And I mean, yeah, I could take apart my computer, but I would really rather not. If it must come to it though it'd be nice to actually know which the battery is. Cause the person in the video certainly doesn't explain. Though I'd assume it is the Grey part since it's the closest to the charger, right? And if it is, is it necessary to take out that black piece first? Or could I just take out the battery?

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Stay inside your comfort zone.
Aug 26, 2016 7:05PM PDT

The problem is that while it's a common enough tech job, you may not want to do this as it's just a chance and not a sure thing about the battery unplug.

I find that repair often costs as much as those laptops.

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So
Aug 27, 2016 3:58AM PDT

Besides unplugging the battery there is nothing else I can try? Because, I don't really have the money right now to go and get it repaired.

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While I have run repair shops
Aug 27, 2016 9:58AM PDT

There's only so much you can do with a dead laptop. There are things to try such as the reset and while you are in there measure the CMOS battery to see if it's in spec.

I guess you are looking for a miracle but the battery unplug has saved a lot of folk from going to the shop. Not all and I can't guess why that upsets folk.

Here's what I ran into last week (happens from time to time.) The client wanted an ironclad repair. So we had to give them the worst case bill. They didn't want to try anything. They wanted it fixed without trying the sometimes brings it back methods.

They are the client so we oblige.

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No mention...
Aug 27, 2016 9:27AM PDT

Why not get the manual and start from there. If you're short $, then at least follow the manual until no good. Like many other laptops, there's usually some YouTube or similar model# posted to get some insight on what needs to be done. Of course this depends on your skillset.

http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/X553SA/HelpDesk_Manual/

Sorry, while some parted info may help it boils down to what you decide to do. Going from your problem, maybe you hosed the OS. I suggest you try an Ubuntu bootable disc and select the CD drive as the 1st boot device or select from boot menu, again the manual will suggest what needs tobe done. Also, possible FAQ of problems that are posted from support website and/or maybe forum there will help.

tada -----Willy Happy

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It's fixed
Aug 27, 2016 11:09AM PDT

So, in the end I decided to take it apart anyways. And I did the thing were you remove the battery and hold down the power button. And after putting it back togther and trying to turn it on, it worked. Thank you for your help and advice.

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Now you know why we always give that a shot.
Aug 27, 2016 11:34AM PDT

Beats a repair counter every time.