Lenovo Thinkpad P50 Does Not Power On

If you press and hold the power button and your Lenovo Thinkpad P50 does not power on as expected, then you should follow these steps to get it back running.

Perform a hard restart; A hard restart can often resolve minor glitches that cause a black screen. Here's how:

• Hold down the power button until the laptop fully powers off.
• Disconnect any external devices (USB Drives, Headphones, etc.)
• Press the power button again to turn the laptop back on and check if the display works.

Reset the Display Mode; Incorrect display settings can sometimes cause the screen to go black. Try resetting them:

• If you're using an external monitor, unplug the HDMI or VGA cable and reconnect it.
• Press Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B to refresh the display connection. This shortcut can often restore the screen without needing additional steps.

Boot into Safe Mode; Safe Mode runs only the essential drivers and software, which can help identify whether a program or driver is causing the issue:

• Boot your laptop into Safe Mode to see if the display functions normally.

Update your graphics drivers; Outdate or corrupted graphics drivers are a common cause of display problems. If you can access Safe Mode:

• Open Device Manager by typing it into the taskbar search.
• Find your display adapter, right-click it, and choose Update driver.
• Select Search automatically for updated driver software. If an update is available, Windows will install it.

For further help, check out this replacement guide.

• When charging a Lenovo Thinkpad P50, you should see a slow blinking orange light on the battery indicator, which will change to a slow blinking green when the battery reaches 20% and is still charging.
• Make sure the power cable is firmly connected to both the PC and a functioning power outlet. Test the power outlet by plugging in another device, to confirm it's working.
• Check for any indicator lights on the PC that signal it is receiving power, such as a power light on the front panel.
• Press the power button to see if the PC turns on. If it doesn't respond, try holding the button for a few seconds to see if that starts the system.

For further help, check out this replacement guide.

• To inspect the charging port on a Lenovo Thinkpad P50 for damage, start by looking closely for any visible issues, such as bent pins, loose connections, debris inside the port.
• Then, try using different charges and cables to help determine whether the problem lies with the port or the charging accessories.

• If you think the issue could be originating from the charger, first try using another device in the outlet to see if the outlet has any issues.
• If the outlet is proven to work, then next inspect your charger to make sure it is fully connected throughout.
• If the charger is securely attached and still not working, then it may be time to consider buying a new one.

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