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How to Turn on an HP Laptop
Plus what to do when it doesn’t turn on
By Jon Martindale Jon Martindale Writer Jon Martindale has been a feature tech writer for more than 10 years. He's written for publications such as Digital Trends, KitGuru, and ITProPortal. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 8, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Microsoft Microsoft Apple Google Tablets Accessories & Hardware What to Know
Press the power button to turn on your HP laptop.If it doesn’t turn on, make sure it’s charged, or has the power cable plugged in (make sure you're using the right charger).If it doesn't turn on, try disconnecting other devices and trying again..
This guide will walk you through how to turn on your HP laptop, and some of the things you can try if it doesn’t turn on. How to Turn on an HP Laptop
The only real way to turn on most HP laptops is by pressing the power button. If your laptop is in sleep mode, you may just be able to open the lid, but if it’s powered down, then you’ll need to press the power button. The power button for HP's Spectre x360 13 is found on one of the back, angular corners. Jon Martindale Depending on which HP laptop you have, the power button will be located in slightly different places. Some have it on the side, others on one of the corners on the back, while others still have it located just above the keyboard on the bottom half of the laptop. If you need help finding your laptop’s power button, refer to the manufacturer’s manual, or check out HP's support site for documentation. What Do I Do If My HP Laptop Won t Turn On
If you press the power button and your HP laptop doesn’t turn on, it may not be broken. There are a number of steps you can take to try to fix the problem. Plug in its charger and try to turn on the HP laptop again. It may be that it was just out of battery. If the laptop turns on, but won’t stay on when the power cable isn’t plugged in, you may have a faulty battery. Make sure you’re using the right charger. Many laptop chargers look the same. If you can, try using a different one, or a different USB-C cable, if possible. Double check that the screen isn’t just turned off. Do you hear the fan spin up? Try turning up the brightness on the main screen, or checking any external displays to see if they’re showing the laptop running. Try plugging in an external monitor to see if that gets you a picture. Remove any external drives, media, or accessories, and disconnect the laptop from any docking station, adapter, or hub. Sometimes external devices can cause errors which block a laptop from booting up. Once everything is unplugged (except for power), try again to turn it on. Try a hard restart: remove the charger and battery (if you can), then press and hold the power button for 30 seconds. This will drain any residual charge from the laptop. If you get specific beeps when you try to start the laptop, those are POST codes which can give you a clue as to what’s wrong. Check that the vents are clear from dust and that the laptop hasn’t overheated. If your HP laptop gets too hot, it may shut down and refuse to boot to protect its components. Use compressed air to clean out any dust build up if it’s a problem. If none of the above works, you’ll need to try taking the laptop in for repair. If it’s under warranty, consider taking it back to the retailer, or HP, otherwise find a well-reviewed and qualified repair shop. How to Restart an HP Laptop FAQ How do I turn on Wi-Fi on my HP laptop? The steps to enable Wi-Fi are the same for all Windows devices, so follow the instructions for enabling Wi-Fi on a Dell laptop. Some HP laptops may have a physical Wi-Fi switch that must be turned on. How do I turn on Bluetooth on an HP laptop? The steps for enabling Bluetooth on Windows 10 are the same for all PCs. Enabling Bluetooth on Windows 7 is a little different. How do I turn off the touchscreen on an HP laptop? Open the Windows Device Manager and select Human Interface Devices, choose your touch screen display, then right-click and select Disable device. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect AirPods to an HP Laptop How to Turn On Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 How to Fix It When a Keyboard Won't Type How to Fix It When a Laptop Microphone is Not Working How to Turn On a Mac Mini How to Fix 'No Battery Is Detected' on Your Laptop How to Turn On a Mac Desktop How to Fix it When Your Chromebook Won't Turn On How to Restart an HP Laptop Xbox One Won't Turn On? How to Fix It How to Turn on the Keyboard Light on an HP Laptop How to Fix an HP Laptop Keyboard That's Not Working How to Turn Your MacBook on or Off How to Fix the Oculus Quest Black Screen of Death How to Fix It When Your PS4 Won't Turn On How to Fix It When an HP Laptop Has a Black Screen Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies