Why does my Acer Aspire3 fail to start so often? This happens about once a week .

jdlongjr

About once a week my Acer Aspire3 fails to start. I have to go through the process of "resetting" the battery with a paper clip through the little hole in the back of the laptop. This is very frustrating if I'm in a hurry to use the computer. Why does this happen? Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Puraw

Hi @jdlongjr

This is a common problem with any brand laptop. One is related to static electricity on the motherboard that needs to be discharged sometimes and the discharge of capacitors in the power adapter if not properly grounded by the electrical wall socket (3rd pin of the adapter power cord plug). When you cannot power up your laptop (nothing happens after pressing the power key), unplug your adapter from the laptop, wait 30 seconds then plug the adapter back in the laptop port all the time leaving the adapter connected to a properly grounded wall socket, and try to start your laptop. IMO the fast charging technology of modern laptop batteries also affects this starting problem.

The other problem with failing to start may be the battery, a too powerful battery (not the battery that was tested and recommended by Acer) can cause the laptop power supply to fail likewise an incompatible battery model, to test if this is the case, unplug the power adapter from the laptop, open your laptop, disconnect the battery plug, replace the laptop cover without screwing it and plug in the power adapter. Now see if the laptop will start without a battery and try this for a few days, if no power failures you need to get a new battery ($50) with the exact Acer part number for your laptop model. If still power issues, try a different wall plug with a good ground, check the voltage of the wall plug with a multimeter.

Gana4066

@jdlongjr

Hello

There could be several technical reasons why your Acer Aspire 3 laptop fails to start once a week. Some of the possible causes include the following:

1. Battery issues: Over time, laptop batteries can wear out and lose their ability to hold a charge. If the battery is not charged, the laptop may not start or shut down unexpectedly.
2. Power management issues: Power management issues can cause the laptop to shut down or fail to start. These issues can be caused by outdated or incorrect power management settings, a conflict with other software, or corrupted power management software.
3. Hardware issues: Hardware issues such as a failing hard drive, memory, or other components can cause the laptop to shut down or fail to start.
4. BIOS issues: A corrupted or outdated BIOS can cause the laptop to shut down or fail to start.
5. Overheating: If the laptop is overheating, it may shut down or fail to start to protect itself from damage.
6. Power surges: Power surges can damage the laptop's components and cause it to shut down or fail to start.
7. Virus or malware: A virus or malware infection can cause the laptop to shut down or fail to start.

To diagnose the issue with your Acer Aspire 3 laptop failing to start, you can try the following steps:

1. Check the battery: If it is more than 2-3 years old, it may need replacement. A failing battery can cause the laptop to fail to start.
2. Remove the battery and power source: Try removing the battery and power source, holding down the power button for a few seconds, then reconnecting the battery and power source and attempting to start the laptop.
3. Boot into safe mode: Boot the laptop into safe mode by pressing the F8 key repeatedly when the computer is starting. If the computer starts in safe mode, it may indicate a software issue.
4. Check the hard drive: Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive to check for any issues. Most laptop manufacturers provide diagnostic software that can be accessed by pressing a key combination during startup.
5. Check for overheating: If the laptop is overheating, it may shut down or fail to start. Clean the air vents and fans to ensure proper airflow and verify that the cooling system is functioning correctly.
6. Check for power surges: If the laptop has been exposed to a power surge, it may cause the components to fail. Unplug the computer from any power sources and try starting it again.
7. Check for malware or virus infections: Run a full virus scan to check for any malware or conditions that could cause the laptop to shut down or fail to start.
8. Update the BIOS and drivers: Updating the BIOS and drivers can resolve various power management and compatibility issues that could cause the laptop to fail to start.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider taking the laptop to a professional repair center for further diagnosis and repair.

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