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Question

Laptop doesn't turn on, but charger indicator is orange

Aug 4, 2018 11:02AM PDT

Guys I need help. When I want to start my laptop Acer , it doesn't power up.
When I push the power button, a blue LED bulb Indicator stays for 5 secs then goes off. Also its shows that the battery is charging, but unfortunately won't power up. Removed battery, plugged in charger, now it won't to show any lights or bulbs at all! I've put the battery back, plugged charger, battery indicator becomes orange, but system won't load up :@
Charger is new. Any help would be appreciated

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Answer
Sounds like a laptop in need of repair.
Aug 4, 2018 12:48PM PDT

I don't see full model numbers so I could be wrong about everything but when I see such a machine I look at the make, model, age and if past a few years I pop in a new CMOS battery then do a small easy minor quick reset. I pull the power, remove the big battery then press and hold the power button for 60 seconds. Release, slip in the battery, apply power and test.

There are folk that won't try this and for them you send them out to get repair estimates.

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Maybe...
Aug 4, 2018 1:37PM PDT

It is Acer e1 570g. It is old about 4.5 years old.

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My advice.
Aug 4, 2018 2:28PM PDT