Your Asus laptop may not power up due to electrical surges or malfunctioning components.

Asus laptops aren’t any more susceptible to power failures than other brands, so your Asus G60J‘s power issues are most likely due to a few common causes. When troubleshooting laptop power problems, it’s important to note anything out-of-the-ordinary that may have occurred before the issue appeared, such as a lightning storm or recent damage to the laptop. While many power issues appear suddenly and without warning, a failing internal component may provide clues to impending failure, such as error messages or unusual laptop behavior.

Causes

A number of factors can damage your laptop’s adapter cord and internal components, but the three most common causes are factory defects, an electrical surge and equipment damage. Mistakes can happen at the factory, and your laptop may have left Asus with poor soldering on its power jack or a defective module in the motherboard. Electrical surges occur more often than most people realize, such as when the power reconnects after an outage or when a major appliance is used, and these surges can damage the delicate electronics and wiring of your laptop and adapter cord. Actual physical damage occurs when a drink is spilled on the laptop, or in cases of accidental drops.

Check The Obvious

A completely dead laptop could have a perfectly logical explanation that doesn’t require intensive, expensive repairs. Check the most obvious factors that involve a laptop’s charging or power abilities, such as the battery and adapter cord. Verify that the battery is seated properly and that the contacts are clean and free from corrosion. Check that the adapter cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet, and that the cord itself is fastened securely to the rectangular “brick” in the middle of the cord and into the laptop itself. Try another electrical device in the outlet to ensure it works, and test the adapter with a volt meter to check the power flow.

Internal Problems

If nothing seems amiss outside your laptop, the problem may lie within the case of your Asus. The most common faults that prevent a laptop from powering up are a malfunctioning power jack or a blown motherboard. If the power jack comes detached from the motherboard, the electricity supplied by the adapter cable cannot reach the battery. The laptop’s motherboard is a delicate piece of circuitry that supplies power and connectivity to all the other components within your laptop, and a short circuit could effectively kill your laptop without warning.

Solutions

AC adapters and batteries are easily switched out for new parts, which are available from the manufacturer or through third-party companies. The power jack can be repaired or replaced, but the expense and labor necessary to replace a laptop’s motherboard may exceed the value of the laptop itself. Depending on the age of your Asus G60J and its warranty status, you may be able to contact the company for assistance to correct the problem. If the warranty has expired or the machine is older, buying a new computer may be the best solution.