Fix It Jerry — Kuala Lumpur

Laptop Not Turning On? Causes & Fixes in KL

Symptom Diagnosis

A laptop that won't power on can be caused by several things — some simple, some requiring board-level repair. Here's how to narrow down the cause before bringing it in.

Step 1 — Try These First

Plug into charger and wait 10 minutes — battery may be fully discharged.
Try a different power adapter if available.
Remove the battery (if removable) and boot from AC power only.
Hold power button for 30 seconds to discharge residual electricity, then try again.
If you hear fans spin then immediately shut off — it's likely a POST failure.

Possible Causes & Repairs

Dead battery → Battery replacement (RM 150–500, same day)
Faulty power adapter → Adapter replacement (RM 80–200)
Power IC failure → Power IC repair (RM 300–800, 1–2 days)
Water damage → Water damage repair (RM 200–800, 1–3 days)
Faulty RAM → RAM reseating or replacement (RM 80–300)
Failed SSD → Data recovery + SSD replacement (RM 300–900)

MacBook Not Turning On

SMC reset — hold Shift+Control+Option + Power for 10 seconds.
PRAM/NVRAM reset — hold Command+Option+P+R on startup.
If neither works, it's likely a Power IC (T2 chip on newer MacBooks) or water damage.
MacBook Power IC repair: RM 400–900 depending on model.

When to Bring It In

If the laptop shows no response whatsoever — no lights, no fan spin, no sound — after trying the above, it's time for a professional diagnosis. At Fix It Jerry, diagnostics are free. We'll identify the exact fault before quoting any repair.