You used your Dell laptop yesterday and it was working fine, but today when you press the power button as usual, your Dell laptop won’t turn on. And you’re wondering what you did wrong. Don’t panic; it probably has nothing to do with you. The power can create problems itself. But don’t worry, you can fix it.

Many people fixed their Dell laptop won’t turn on issue by draining residual power. Here’s what you need to do:

*Disconnect the AC adapter or power cord.
*Remove the battery.
*Press and hold down the power button for 15-20 seconds to drain residual power
*Reconnect the AC adapter and the battery.
*Try to turn on your Dell laptop. If the residual power was causing the problem, your laptop should work like a charm now.

The power source — try changing the power source.
The power cord — try your cord in another device, or try another device’s cord in your laptop.
The battery — repeat step 1), 2), 3), but in step 4) connect the AC adapter and try to power on your laptop without the battery. If the battery was causing the problem, your PC should work properly now.
overheating — make sure your laptop is in a properly ventilated place, and nothing is blocking the vents.

Hopefully these tips can help you sort out the problem.