Can’t wake up laptop from sleep mode, despite the power LED being on

Resolution 1: Close the screen meaning put the screen down to the keyboard. Then open it again. If the screen doesn’t display and the power led is on, press Enter key. If the power led is off, press the power key to turn it on.

Resolution 2: Press the power key to turn off the power led. Then turn it on.

Resolution 3: Disconnect external devices: Disconnect any external devices connected to your laptop, such as USB drives, printers, or docking stations. Sometimes, these devices can interfere with the wake-up process.

Resolution 4: Update drivers: Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause sleep mode issues. Visit the manufacturer’s website of your laptop and download the latest drivers for your hardware components, especially the display and power-related drivers.

Resolution 5: Adjust BIOS/UEFI settings: Enter your laptop’s BIOS/UEFI settings by pressing a specific key during startup (often displayed on the screen). Look for any power-related settings that may affect sleep mode behavior and adjust them accordingly. Be cautious while making changes in the BIOS settings, as it can impact the system’s functionality if not done correctly.

Resolution 6:Perform a power cycle: Shut down your laptop completely, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery (if it’s removable). Press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds. Then, reconnect the battery and power cord, and turn on the laptop to see if it resolves the issue.

 

Published by

Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

Leave a Reply