I have an Asus Notebook (x50R model). Is a really old laptop with like 10 years
I have a problem I can't understand:
- If I press the power button it doesn't start
- If I unplug the power and remove and put the BIOS battery (or press the power button for a minute) it starts correctly again, even can turn on and off multiple times, until I unplug the power, after that the power button does not work again until I reset the BIOS config again.
I tried flashing the last version of the BIOS firmware (502) but didn't work.
Also tried playing with the BIOS config: enabling and disabling the fast boot or the silent boot with no results.
Any ideas?
Best Answer
It might be that static charge remains on the motherboard and prevents it from booting up, so the motherboard refuses to boot up to prevent damage.
You can dissipate the accumulated charge by removing battery and power adapter and pressing and holding the power button for half a minute. After that, plug the power cord back and try to reboot the computer normally.
If the above procedure helps, even once, then accumulated charge is indeed the problem.
You may solve the problem by buying an anti-static mat, or by grounding the static electricity by touching the internal metal frame of the computer's case while it is plugged into the electrical socket. It is also possible that this is a problem with your power cord not being properly grounded - use a three pronged plug and a grounded outlet (and if that helps then you have a short-circuit or a non-isolated power cable touching the motherboard).
A better solution may require help by a professional.
For more information see this post.