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Hey guys!

My Asus G1S Gaming Laptop suddenly won't turn on for some reason. No light, no fan, simply lifeless. Before this, there were no signs like errors, automatic shutdown, etc. that it would die soon (did I mention all of a sudden?).

I know it's probably the motherboard at fault, but I still wanna keep my hopes up cus no one here has really verified the main reason for this (as I have read a few posts).

It just really bums me out cus I've loved this laptop for 2 years now.

Anyone know how I can make this work even if it means opening this laptop up and tweaking a few things or like replacing it with a cheap motherboard?

Thanks in advance for the replies!

FYI:
Asus G1S Gaming Laptop
Intel Dual Core
3GB RAM
NVIDIA Graphics 512MB (or more. Not sure)

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Thread follow-up for — sudden total no-power on an Asus G1S often has simple fixes but can also be a board-level fault. and pointed to sensible first checks; those are worth doing first. The items below extend that advice with a short, prioritized troubleshooting path and practical next steps.

Recommended diagnostic checklist:

  • Visually inspect the DC jack and the adapter label/connector for damage; confirm the adapter’s printed voltage so any measurement has a known reference.
  • With basic tools (meter, screwdriver) check for an obvious burnt smell, bulging capacitors, or loose solder around the DC-in area and near the input fuse — these are common, inexpensive repairs compared with a full motherboard swap.
  • Minimize the system: remove the main battery and non-essential drives/cards, reseat memory modules, and try to power from AC only. If comfortable opening the case, note whether the small SMD input fuse or nearby MOSFETs show damage; these parts are often replaceable.
  • If bench tools are available, probe the DC-in board and first regulator rails for the presence of the adapter voltage and downstream rails. If rails are absent despite a good adapter, the fault is in the power section or EC/motherboard.
  • For data safety, pull the HDD/SSD and use an external adapter/enclosure to recover files before board work.

Notes on repair choices: laptop motherboards require exact part-number matches; used donor boards are an option but check the service sticker/board code. Some shops will replace the DC jack or blown input fuse far cheaper than a full board swap. When diagnosis goes beyond basic checks, board-level expertise and a multimeter/bench PSU are recommended.

Summary: ’s and ’s initial ideas are correct as a starting point. Follow the checklist above to decide whether a simple repair (jack, fuse, regulator) will likely fix it or whether a full motherboard replacement is required.

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first try this ,remove battery and power cord ,hold power buttin in for about 1-2 min ,reinstall battery ,and power cord ,still no go ,remove battery and try ,still no go ,get power cord tested ,still no go, take to computer repair guy /gal

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Is there any way you could get in touch with someone who know how to use a multimeter? it could be that your power supply has stopped working, I would check that first, most "nice guy" repair shops would check that for you for free/next to nothing.

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