Laptop Boot Issue - Fans Spinning
Laptop Boot Issue - Fans Spinning
Summary
There is a known issue where sometimes Lenovo laptops become non-responsive. Signs of this include:
- Black Screen
- Fan is running loudly
- Power button is unresponsive
If you have any issues during this process, please contact the Service Desk at:
Prerequisites
- Laptop
- Small pointed object (such as paperclip, safety pen, Etc.)
Instructions
Step 1: Turn your laptop over and and locate the pinhole (located on the bottom of the laptop adjacent to the power button)
Step 2: Take paper clip and stretch it out (see below and if your using any other object be sure that at least a quarter inch it straight)
Step 3: Take the point of the object and push it into the small hole until you feel the little button within go down or when you hear the fan stop.
Conclusion
You have successfully learned how to reset the computer if stuck in the unresponsive, fan-running state. If further assistance is needed, please contact the Service Desk.