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when i push power the power light comes on and goes off there is a orange color light that flashes on and off right above the power button where should i start?

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— that short flash of the power LED plus the orange blinking lamp usually means the machine starts a very brief power-up sequence and then stops. and have already pointed you toward the obvious power checks; if those did not help, try these targeted steps to narrow the fault.

  • Carefully note the blink pattern: count flashes and pauses, and record the color. That pattern often maps to a hardware code for your exact model.
  • Do a hard reset: if the battery is removable, take it out, remove any media/peripherals, then press and hold the power button for 15–30 seconds to drain residual charge. Reassemble and test again.
  • Reseat memory and storage: if you are comfortable opening the panel, remove and reseat RAM modules and the drive. Test with one RAM stick at a time in each slot.
  • Watch and listen on power-up: any fan spin, drive noise, or beep codes? Those clues narrow whether it is power delivery, POST, or display related.
  • Inspect for physical signs: swollen battery, loose power button, burnt smell, or corrosion.
  • If the machine is under warranty or you see smoke/heat, stop and contact support. If data is the priority, remove the drive and connect it to another computer.

Post the exact blink pattern and the laptop make/model and we can translate the LED code and suggest next steps.

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Have you got the power lead connected?

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check your power adaptor...

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