Lenovo 320 series won't power on

[@VicSMeIsTeR]

Your help was much appreciated my friend. Unplugging the battery cable and then plug it in again did help me. Back in the past when the cellphone got stuck we used to do the same thing by simply taking the battery out. Unfortunately, everything is irremovable nowadays.

[@Reigns_TV-d8t]

I can imagine this video was uploaded 3years ago but it just saved me a lotta cash today My laptop just wouldn't turn on for weeks now and I took it to an engineer who told me there's a problem with the motherboard. But just following these steps, I have fixed it Thank you so much for this tutorial God bless you 💖

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

Thanks. I'm glad it helped you out.

[@LeninChari]

This worked like a charm! Thank you for saving me a lot of money in repairs. It’s strange how manufacturers are making it hard to get to the battery like this

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

If you followed along and did what I did in the video your battery won't charge because it's not in the laptop.

[@FreeMind5094]

Them do that so the save on weight

[@Mr16adrian]

Your video was very helpful. I had the same exact issue but it wasn't a keyboard issue for me. After trying ur steps of dismantling, removing battery, etc (5-6 times) mine finally came on without shutting off anymore (every 5sec before). Many thanks and respect bro

[@thorgwen7656]

Thanks for tips, you saved me an 8 hour drive. Much appreciated.

[@devonoved7]

Good thing you wrote it off. This usually required a motherboard plus keyboard replacement. The recessed reset hole beside the sd card slot can turn this Notebook on well.

[@chrisbeyer4506]

My wife's Lenovo 320 took a crap and would not come on. I didn't have to remove the CMOS battery but removing the main battery seemed to do the trick! I noticed that the cooling fan was really dirty so I decided to clean it with some electronic spray cleaner on it and all the connection points. It's back together now and purring like a kitten! Thank you so much for making this video.

[@kellybihler1325]

Thank you so much I have been in tears I worked really hard on my assignment and I’m a single mum with five children and I can’t afford another computer or to get it fixed and this is fixed it God bless you and the name of Jesus

[@tomcha75]

Thank you! Perfect solution to the exact problem I was having for my daughter's laptop. Saved me a ton of frustration.

[@frsantariga]

Thanks for the video. Found out it was the power cord and not the battery. Changed the battery anyway since I had the computer apart.

[@spring-heeledjack9769]

Disconnecting the CMOS battery works. Great video. Much appreciated.

[@lhatz4635]

Awesome! I was having this exact same problem and the only way we could get the computer to turn on was a pin in the reset button. It turns out the key board data cable was a bit loose and after following your instructions at about the 19-20 minute mark our issue has been fixed. Thanks!

[@rubenvanniekerk3172]

Thanx alot man!!!!! I used the tutorial for my Ideapad 130 and it worked perfectly. It was the only detailed tutorial that actually helped.

[@mastweb]

Thank you! Very useful! My E550 was not turning on at all so I took it appart and it seems like the CMOS battery had to be uplugged/replugged for it to work again

[@maitreyiramkumar7219]

You did a bios reset...

[@YoutubeGoogle1]

Thank you bro, it was really really great. Since last week, my laptop, on power button dropped some drops of water, Tried many things to fix it, but not sucessful. By chance I saw your videos, and now I fixed it. It worked to me from 20:25. Lenovo Ideapad 330-15ikb Best wishes for you ❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@YoutubeGoogle1]

I dont know maybe it was because of drops of water, or maybe it was because of updating the bios. Thanks any way.

[@YoutubeGoogle1]

Right, It does not work with the connected battery and the battery must be removed and only works with direct charge and turns on automatically. You've uploaded this video 2 years ago, did you find a solution for it? Or something else?

[@YoutubeGoogle1]

I disconnected Cmos battery and big battery, and now it works perfectly. Is it ok to use it without cmos battery for short and long time???

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

The keyboard is most likely the cause of it not powering up. Removing the cmos battery and main battery is just a work around. Finding a replacement keyboard may be difficult.

[@johnruiz6743]

An old plastic credit/store card can also be used to go around the edges to break the 'seal' after removing the screws.

[@ibnismail03]

you've a proffesional attitude.

[@jhnrllpzpche2137]

Thank you very much. You are really my savior. I don't need to spend some money to go to a repair shop. I'm John from The Philippines.

[@clinicalbill7704]

Thank you, it ended up being a shorted lithium ion battery in my sons S340, he must have stepped on it. Extremely helpful

[@soman007007]

U saved me bro today, i was frustrated and its raining outside ... it worked i disconnected 1 by 1 and checked atlast it was my hard disk

[@rubelynaryap2388]

Thank you Micheal the Computer guy. This video was really helpful with my laptop not turning on.

[@janeciabrown8996]

OMG you are a lifesaver dude! I spilled water on my Lenovo Ideapad 3 and it wouldn't turn back on for me. I dreaded having to go spend more money to get it to a shop! Thanks to you $00.00 this mama had to spend

[@timothyburke7226]

These integrated keyboards seem to be problematic. I have seen plenty with a fault that types specific characters on their own. Disconnecting the kb and using an external kb is not an option as the power button is also disabled. Workaround bormally is to apply thin sticky tape to all but the left 2 contacts on the ribbon cable. Left 2 with the cable pointed away from you. Carefully reinsert the ribbon cable and you have disabled the kb but for the power button.

[@elibralol6214]

U can also use the novo startup u dont need the power button

[@EvilDevil9143]

@@elibralol6214 how to use novo startup bro

[@elibralol6214]

@@EvilDevil9143 so idk if u have the 320 model but its one the side on ur laptop where the usb ports are next to the sd card slot is a tiny hole where u can press it with something small like a thoothpick or sum then u plug ur external keyboard since the keyboard donr work and press on the blue menu normal startup boot with enter and then it should work fine u can also look on youtube how to do the novo startup if my explanation wasnt good enough i hope this helped u a bit

[@blaiseyumba9366]

Oooh my brother from another mother 😁!!! I love you bro! You saved the life of a man in DRC 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@sarveshpoddar5360]

Their is a way through to this. Onthe left side of laptop, you will find a novo button. The Novo button is usually located on the side or near the power button of the machine. The button is either a small button or pinhole with a backwards arrow icon next to it that resembles an upside down U. Just insert a pin to press the button and the system will start. Buying a new laptop for such a small trouble doesnt seem worth it. Hope it helps

[@dota.7903]

thanks for the tip.

[@maazkhan1933]

In my Lenovo IdeaPad there no novobutton how should i reset it tried cmos but problem is not solved

[@opelojuly2340]

Thanks loads, first attempt to remove the battery and start the laptop worked like a charm

[@AnoNymous-2013]

NOT ALL IS LOST. I have a computer with the exact same problem as your customer's. There is a solution to it. Leave the battery and the CMOS battery connected. You power it on with the reset button next to the SD card slot. There's a pinhole next to the the slot. Other than that, its removing the batteries as mentioned in the video.

[@spirovlahakis4131]

Very well explained and detailed. Well done, thanks

[@markp3390]

Thank you for your video, you totally saved the day and me a bunch of cash!

[@wally-perez]

Your magic worked wonders, mate!

[@mansor74]

Thank you very much for your video. It saved me a lot. And I learnt something new.

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

I'm glad to help.

[@Swenser]

Suspect bad battery. An important signal coming from battery to super io on motherboard is missing hence the bad behaviour. Also check pins out of keyboard connector with MMEter. Check input mosfets at ac adapter. Maybe shorting one of them would bypass the control signalling and get things behaving normal. Would be interesting to keep playing with it.

[@zeeshanshahid6021]

i did the same for ideapad 520 and it worked.

[@KaizerKitWof]

Thank you so much. It helps fixing our laptop.

[@mmatundulo]

Thank you a lot. May Gob bless you always.

[@bhaktimaystatus2219]

Love you bro.... Ur tips actually work 200% no doubt ur the one i want to brows every where but the right one is u😍😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@jkm53]

My man u are a life saver

[@janlajoie5069]

This worked - very good infirmation! Thank you so much.

[@a.u.cgamesync8710]

Thx bro love yah, mine haven't been working for 2years surprised when I followed this

[@fierysmile2929]

Much appreciated. Followed your lead for an S340 and it worked like a charm.

[@kringniclesofnarnia7390]

Thank you very much for making this video! It totally saved me.

[@inspiretrue807]

I'm facing the same problem.but if i disconnect the keyboard connection from motherboard laptop turns on and works fine but if i connect it again then it shuts down.does this mean my laptop's keyboard is broken?

[@ronu4050]

Yes

[@cjcoolmoed]

I tried the above to no avail booted it with reset button unplugged keyboard ribbon cable and it stayed on. Guess the power bottom is shorted? Going to buy a new keypad.

[@srinivaskamidi1124]

hi cooper this is srinivas from india you helped me alot by this video

Thanks man! I could turn it on again! Your video is one of very few ones that actually works and in my case IT WORKED!

[@AnoNymous-2013]

Thank you for the video. You really saved my computer.

[@jorimhernandez7694]

This helped me a lot. Thank you so much

[@lordmmx1303]

hey mate! i just figured out the issue. It's the kbc chip. replaced it and laptop works flawlessly. you can buy programmed one on ebay for few dollars.

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

Please post the part number

[@lordmmx1303]

@@MichaelTheComputerGuyit's IT8586E.

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

@@lordmmx1303 So that gets soldered onto the motherboard?

[@lordmmx1303]

@@MichaelTheComputerGuy yes. you need to desolder old one and solder new one in. it requires advanced soldering skills.

[@AbaawaMary]

God bless you boss, my dead laptop is now live after 6 months of stress

[@streams_of_dreams_by_hari]

Thanks for the video bro... its works and was the same issue as urs after put back battery it doesn't turn on.. but the system still on no display. And in switched it off and turns on everything works fine thank you..

[@mthandazosibanda2001]

it worked you my friend are a life saver

[@syupdengixx]

i did all of this but nothing worked so what could be the reason it's not turning on? also you said that the problem of her laptop was the motherboard, what is likely to be the reason for a motherboard to be broken? thank you sir

[@Soul_Care7]

😭🙏🏾bro ! You are used of God thank you so much for this video . My laptop was doing the exact same thing. And it responded the exact same way

[@AlphaRJ6]

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[@halinbrazela746]

Thank you man it works May God bless you

[@ee0116]

Thank you so much. It really helps me

[@Jacqueoldfield]

Thank you so so much!!! Forever grateful

[@zaibbaloch100]

You saved me, thanks much and you got a subscriber😊

[@TheChoujinVirus]

Better method is never invest in a Lenovo

[@akashmishra8195]

Same hear

[@legopussy2363]

Well I didn't pay for it anywaya

[@danielson1989]

facts!!

[@genefury75]

Not

[@deepakgiri19]

Its the worst computer brand. Has issues with the laptop from 1st month

[@kakembosamueljoash1682]

Thank you very much 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ May God bless you This has helped me solve my issue and it works…. So well😊

[@norieaneee]

thank you very muchhh, i can used again the only resource i have for my online classss!!!

[@basiroucamara2235]

THANK YOU BRO ,YOUR VIDEO IS SO HELPFUL....

[@henrydavies4988]

Thanks This helped me a lot!!!

[@Beysek]

Mine doesn't indicate charging at all. No led blinking, what might be the problem?

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

Could be failed charger, broken dc jack or failed motherboard

[@giannicole4899]

Omg it works! !! Thank you so much mine is working again 😩😊

[@TrevoirWilliams]

Worked for me. Thanks for sharing

[@asadsiddiqui7062]

Power screwdrivers for small delicate laptop screws has a lot of potential to strip the screw heads.

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

Having it be adjustable torque is important. This one is adjustable.

[@K_ipl_a]

Thank you so much, it worked.

[@cherlaineelises9254]

It works thank you so much!!!

[@lamiaaj2456]

Thank you so much, it's so helpful for me

[@simbaroberts8488]

Hello good sir. I'm having the same issues on the same model. After you removed that battery and drained the power, you plugged in the adapter while the battery was out. Did the charging light come on? I was unable to be sure in the video

[@c4rter78]

Great video! Thank you so much. Managed to get my daughters laptop going again. My only question is why did I have to disconnect all the batteries internally to get it working again??

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

It's a little strange that you would need to do that at that particular time but it's not that unusual to need to remove the batteries for a time in order to get a laptop to turn back on.

[@MariamaManneh-j7n]

Thanks a lot the video was very helpful

[@vijayakumarganapathysankar6225]

Thanks a lot for the detailed video

[@bliepblooper2555]

Thanks man! I have a Lenovo Legion 5 that didn't turn on anymore. But I detached both batteries and placed them back just like you did in this video. And now it works again :D

[@ApiMaha-i3r]

My laptop is a Lenovo as well I've tried this method however as soon as it starts up it shuts down immediately afterwards without any warning. Would you possibly have any ideas about this problem and why it comes up?

[@paulspear7624]

Awesome video - plenty of detail and problem solving skills. Often ,it's the little tecnicalities which help viewers - not necessarily the ultimate fix to the problem. Keep it up. Why, oh why, don't manufacturers standardise and make the units fit for universal repair!

[@fxwcorp]

today ! this video saved the day. Thank you !!!!

[@unerkannterGeisteskranker]

If you leave everything connected you can start the laptop by pressing the poweron button until it start. It is the same failsafe as removing the cmos battery.

[@vhersantos5006]

It works!!!!! Thanks a lot bro😁

[@swxin9]

Hey .. idk but when i press my power button for 1 time. It doesn't respond but holding it can make me access the novo button menu and i can boot this thing up and yes no battery issue i can access my laptop without plugging in !

[@josemercado9439]

its working for me....thank you.

[@khumbokhonje]

pheww thank goodness it worked.... thank you bro...yo the best..

[@ww5220]

Why didn't try before screw back? You had also reset/bios button to test if it's starting up..

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

I hadn't seen the cmos reset button. That would be something to try to get it to power up.

[@ww5220]

@@MichaelTheComputerGuy it's called "novo" button. Need to be pressed by hole as sim card phone oppening one. In this model it is on right side of SD card slot.

[@desisanskari979]

Very useful information 👍👍

[@deepakpal2805]

Thanks bro. It helped me alot.

[@dineshkumar-wk4td]

Thank you so much ....it worked

[@mayurborse1745]

30 sec power button hold after battery removal worked on Ideapad S340. Thanks

[@thomaslevy9985]

Excellent job 👍 nice explanation.. tks

[@Darrent88]

Hi, Great video.. got a Lenovo Yoga 710 and press power it doesn't post to Lenovo logo.. only thing that happens is the keyboard backlight blinks.. Any suggestions?

[@renzyjadebarcoma]

I have lenovo ideapad 320-15IKB laptop. That's the same problem. I think it is a keyboard. If i detach the keyboard. It work. But if i attach the keyboard it turns off. Need to change keyboard not the motherboard.

[@pearlobmana7736]

Yes

[@renzyjadebarcoma]

I already changed my keyboard on my laptop. What i said is true. Now it is okay. Just change a keyboard.

[@aloksingh-we2xf]

Battery 🔋

[@golive2435]

Thanks a lot.. it works for me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@firdausaayub8025]

Thank you so much mine worked too

[@uzairhussain4232]

My laptop Lenovo idea pad 320 just made the same thing. It was fully charged and then turned off, I tried different charger but there was no lights blinking ,i ordered a new battery, and my laptop turned on. I plugged it into charge and started using it normally and after 4-6 minutes it just died again, No turning on. Tried everything you’ve done in your window. I think its the mother board issue😪

[@DukenukemX]

I have the same problem with my Ideapad 3 15ARE05 which won't turn on until I unplug the power and cmos battery. You said it was a common problem, so I'd like to know where you found this info? I'm hoping there maybe a common solution that involves repairing the motherboard. I can replace SMD components if that be the case.

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

When I just search for the symptom and the model number a lot of people were talking about it. The fix according to the majority of people talking about it is to replace the keyboard since that's where the power button is and apparently that is likely the problem. It could also be a motherboard problem in some circumstances.

[@DukenukemX]

@@MichaelTheComputerGuy I guess mines different as the power button is on a separate board connected with a ribbon cable.

[@marekkowalski3814]

I have a question? I have a problem with the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 laptop After starting the laptop, a white LED lights up to indicate that the laptop is working. The fans turn on for a moment, and after a while the fans turn off. The laptop screen is black. What do you think might be damaged in the laptop?

[@MichaelTheComputerGuy]

Open it up and disconnect the battery hold down the power button for about 30 seconds then just plug in the AC adapter and see if it'll power on with the battery not connected. If that works just connect the battery again close it up you're done. If it doesn't try reseating the RAM sticks and if there's two RAM sticks try one at a time and see if you get video.

[@silasokeyo8248]

My question is does Lenovo 320 have a removable RAM though I didn't see you open the RAM section?

[@AMANKUMAR-gg6ql]

No

[@leshanlaon]

thanks a lot for this video

[@No1BRC]

Thats a serial problem of this brand. I have an Ideapad 5 which cost 600€ and after around 3 years shows this sympton. It's the second device I got from them and both showed issues. Just got a new laptop from a new brand, never again a Lenovo.

[@graybug1122]

It has to be the keyboard. I have the same problem. I did exactly everything that was done in this video. Finally came on but my keyboard doesn't work at all.