Laptop starts with blue screen error after memory upgrade
Problem description:
The laptop starts with a blue screen error after memory upgrade.
Possible cause:
1. Memory not seated correctly.
2. Bad memory module.
3. Bad memory slot on motherboard.
Laptop shuts down while installing Windows
Problem description:
The laptop shuts down while installing Windows. The installation process runs fine for a while but after some time the laptop shuts down on its own. Same problem happens if you start the installation process again.
Possible cause:
1. Laptop overheating.
2. Memory failure.
Laptop screen shows vertical dotted lines
Problem description:
The laptop screen shows vertical dotted lines. The dots are red and moving up and down. The external monitor connected to the laptop either has garbled image or shows same dotted lines.
Possible cause:
1. Failed memory.
2. Failed video card.
Tags: Lines on screen, Video garbled
Laptop starts loading, gives blue screen error and reboots
Problem description:
The laptop starts loading Windows, gives a blue screen error and reboots by itself. On the next start the same problem occurs again.
Possible cause:
1. Software related failure.
2. Faulty memory module.
3. Faulty hard drive.
Laptop freezes when moved or lifted
Problem description:
The laptop freezes when moved or lifted. When the laptop is on a table and not touched, it works fine. The laptop freezes only when moved.
Possible cause:
1. Poor connection between memory module and motherboard.
2. Faulty memory slot.
3. Faulty motherboard.
Tags: Laptop freezes
Laptop starts loading Windows and freezes
Problem description:
The laptop turns on, starts loading Windows and freezes at the loading page. The only way to turn the laptop off is hard power down.
Possible cause:
1. Memory failure.
2. Corrupted software.
3. Hard drive failure.
Tags: Hard drive failure, Laptop doesn't start, Laptop freezes
Laptop turns on for a moment and restarts on its own
Problem description:
The laptop turns on for a moment and restarts on its own. The cycle repeats over and over until you remove the battery. The power light turns on, stays on for a moment, goes off and turns on again. There is no video when the laptop is on. The problem happens when the laptop runs on AC or battery power.
Possible cause:
1. Memory failure.
2. Motherboard failure.
Laptop fell down on the floor and will not start now
Problem description:
The laptop fell down on the floor and will not start now. The laptop turns on, the power LED comes on but nothing appears on the screen.
Possible cause:
Memory module disconnected from motherboard.
Laptop is running slow
Problem description:
The laptop is booting and running very slow. It takes a few minutes to boot to the desktop. The laptop was way faster when you bought it.
Possible cause:
1. Software related problem.
2. Not enough memory installed.
3. Failing hard drive.
Tags: Hard drive failure, Laptop freezes, Laptop makes noise, Laptop runs slow
Laptop turns on, power LED lights up but nothing on the screen
Problem description:
The laptop turns on and the power LED lights up but nothing appears on the screen. The external monitor also shown no video. Unplugging the laptop from AC power and removing the battery for a minute doesn’t help.
Possible cause:
1. Memory failure.
2. Motherboard failure.
3. Processor failure.
