Laptop freezes when network cable plugged in
Problem description:
The laptop freezes when network cable plugged in. After you hard power down and restart the laptop, it works fine until the network cable plugged in again.
Possible cause:
1. Defective network cable.
2. Corrupted software.
3. Motherboard failure.
Tags: Laptop freezes, Network connection
Orange light on network port stopped flashing
Problem description:
Orange light on the laptop network port stopped flashing. The laptop will not connect to the local network and Internet.
Possible cause:
1. Local Area Connection is disabled.
2. Defective network cable.
3. Bad network port.
Laptop network port is loose
Problem description:
The laptop network port is loose. In order to connect to the Internet you have to wiggle the cable inside the network port. The light on the network port starts blinking only if you find the right position for the cable.
Possible cause:
1. Bad network cable.
2. Damaged network port.
