A314-35-power light flashes 5 times and it cannot start, although the battery is still above 80%.

Nam18403
Nam18403 Member Posts: 2 New User
edited February 16 in Aspire Laptops

I am using Aspire 3 A314-35. When I turn on the power, the power light flashes 5 times and it cannot start, although the battery is still above 80%. But when I plug in the charger, I can turn on the power as normal. Please help me, thanks.

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Answers

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 13,530 Trailblazer

    Do a hard reset and see if that unfreezes the EC chip and chipset, as if it doesn't then you need to take your laptop to a technician as you have a main power rail fault. Good luck.

    Hard Reset - Remove the eleven (11) screws securing the lower case to the upper case of the A314-35 laptop, starting from the upper side, pry to release the upper side latches, continue releasing the remaining latches. Then remove the lower case.

    Disconnect the main battery cable from the MB and take the main battery out. then disconnect the RTC/BIOS battery and then short the batteries + & - pins at the mainboard plug (as shown at A below) and then take the ran out.

    Leave the laptop like that for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight) and then reconnect everything, if you have 2x ram modules, only connect 1x ram module and alternate the two ram modules and see if its not the ram that is faulty, as the laptop should turn on and boot properly.

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  • Axxo
    Axxo Member, Ally Posts: 1,321

    Blink codes are often used by laptops to indicate specific hardware problems during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process. The number of blinks and their pattern can provide a clue to what might be causing the issue.

    In this case, 5 blinks could potentially be related to issues with the laptop's motherboard, memory (RAM), or the CMOS battery. Here's what you can try:

    Reseating RAM: Sometimes, the RAM modules might not be properly seated. Try opening up your laptop (if you're comfortable doing so) and reseating the RAM modules in their slots. Make sure the laptop is disconnected from power and the battery is removed before attempting this.

    Check for Loose Connections: Ensure all internal connections, including hard drive cables, display cables, and other connections, are secure. Battery and AC Adapter: Sometimes power-related issues can trigger blink codes. Try disconnecting the laptop from the power adapter, removing the battery, and then holding down the power button for around 20 seconds. Then reconnect the battery and power adapter and see if the issue persists. CMOS Battery: The CMOS battery provides power to the laptop's BIOS memory and helps maintain system settings. If it's failing, it could cause unusual behavior. Replacing the CMOS battery might solve the issue.

    Hardware Diagnostics: Many HP laptops have built-in hardware diagnostics. You can access these by pressing specific key combinations during startup. Refer to your laptop's manual for the correct key combination. Running diagnostics might help pinpoint the exact hardware problem.

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