A tablet is a gadget that has become an invariable part of modern human life in a short time. Compact and convenient, it allows you not only to be in touch, but also to pass the time reading books or playing games. But, like any electronic device, Lenovo tablets begin to “freeze” over time.
And if you can still put up with a long response, then when the Lenovo tablet does not turn on, users immediately run to service centers. However, you should not immediately give the gadget into the hands of masters and spend fabulous sums on diagnostics. In some cases, repairs can be carried out at home.
Why won't my Lenovo tablet turn on?
There are dozens of reasons why the Lenovo tablet does not turn on. Even the most expensive and flagship gadget models can start to “freeze” in the first months of operation. It is sometimes difficult to determine the cause of a malfunction, but not impossible.
The tablet may not turn on due to mechanical damage. Often the last time the gadget workedbefore falling to the ground or into the water. Or, after installing software updates, the tablet stopped showing signs of life. It often happens that the Lenovo tablet freezes and does not turn on beyond the Android icon. And what to do if it stops charging or if the back panel is swollen? Tips and recommendations from experts will help you provide first aid to your gadget.
Mechanical problem
The first step after the owner realized that the Lenovo tablet does not turn on is to determine the type of problem. The tablet may not work due to hardware or mechanical damage. If before that it was in the wrong hands, then it is necessary to carefully examine it for chips and damage. Often, even the smallest scratch on the tablet case can cause a breakdown. In cases where chips or cracks were found on the case, experts do not recommend gadget owners to personally open the device and fix the damage. In more than ninety percent of cases, these "repairs" cause even more problems.
However, even if there are cracks and chips, you should not immediately carry the device to a service center. To begin with, you should make sure that the Lenovo tablet does not turn on precisely because of mechanical malfunctions. You can verify this by conducting a series of tests on the hardware and software of the gadget.
Tablet electronics failure
Each gadget, including Lenovo tablets, is a small box, inside of which there is an electronic stuffing of the device. Get out of line shemaybe for many non-mechanical reasons: a power surge, high humidity, or even a factory defect. Most of these failures are covered under warranty.
But sometimes even problems with electronics can be solved at home. Many people ask themselves: if the Lenovo tablet does not turn on, what should I do? For example, when the gadget fell into the water? If you do not react quickly, then the electronic "stuffing" of the tablet will not be restored.
When the machine is in water, you must:
- Quickly place the tablet on a soft cloth.
- If possible, remove the battery.
- Dry the gadget with a hairdryer.
If the tablet has a non-removable battery, then you need to put the gadget in a bag of rice for several hours. After that, check the performance of Lenovo. If the tablet still does not start, you will have to contact the service center.
Battery, charger and contacts
A dead battery or a faulty charger is one of the most common reasons why a Lenovo tablet won't turn on. What to do in such cases?
If the tablet does not respond to the connected charger or turning on, then experts recommend first of all to check the presence of voltage in the network. After that, you need to make sure that the charger is working: just connect it to another gadget. If it works, then you will have to remove the back cover of the tablet and check the battery.
Most often the problem lies in the battery. After a certain period of service, it fails and swells. In this case, it is necessary to replace it with an identical one. If the battery looks good, then it must also be pulled out and checked with a universal charger, or “frog”. If it starts charging, the problem lies in the contacts of the gadget. You need to clean them yourself or contact the service center for help.
Solving the problem is a bit more difficult when the Lenovo Yoga Tablet won't turn on, but it comes with a non-removable battery. In this case, manually removing the battery is difficult, and it also violates the warranty. It is best to seek help from specialists. Also, the tablet may not turn on due to a faulty power button. Cleaning the contacts will help solve the problem.
Software "bug"
Lenovo tablets are based on the Android operating system. The owners of such devices have access to an extensive catalog of applications: games, themes, organizers, tutorials, and so on. But sometimes it's the apps that cause the tablet to "freeze" or not respond when you press the power button.
You can solve the problem by simply uninstalling the application. If it was downloaded and installed on a memory card, then it must be removed and formatted. If the program is installed in the tablet's memory, then only a factory reset will help.settings. Information on how to reset the parameters to standard without turning on the tablet must be sought on the official websites of manufacturers.
Faulty touchscreen
A faulty touchscreen, or touch screen, is one of the rarest reasons why Lenovo tablets do not turn on. As a rule, in such cases, the device responds to the power button, but the owner can no longer see the result of the work.
The touch screen itself fails quite rarely. To do this, you need to deal strong mechanical damage. Solving this problem at home will not work. Only specialists from the service center can replace the matrix on the tablet.
Sleep mode
There are situations when the Lenovo Yoga tablet does not turn on after a few minutes of inactivity. The gadget does not respond to screen touches, power button presses, and other actions. Lenovo tablets often go into "Sleep Mode" after a few minutes of inactivity. Solving the problem is quite simple. It is enough to connect the tablet to the charger. After a few seconds, the screen will automatically light up, allowing the user to revive it.
You can prevent such "freezes" by changing the screen settings. In the "Display" menu, you need to change the time after which the tablet will plunge into "Sleep Mode".
SIM card
There are many reasons why the Lenovo Tab does not turn on. And one of them is a SIM card. If all the above methods of resuscitation of the gadget did not work, then before proceeding to serious measures like resettingto factory settings, you need to check the SIM card.
Its loose installation may be the reason why the tablet will not turn on. Coping with the problem is quite simple: just remove the back cover of the case or push out a special sector of the SIM card. Next, you need to remove the card and reinstall it. If after that the tablet did not turn on, then go to the next step.
Reset to factory settings
If the Lenovo tablet turns off / on regardless of the owner's commands, and all the methods described above had no effect, then you can restore the correct operation of the device by resetting to factory settings.
It is worth noting that a factory reset will result in data formatting: applications, SMS, contacts, etc. will be erased from the phone's memory.
In order to carry out this operation, you must go to the "Options / Settings" menu. Then scroll down to the item "Backup and reset". The last item on the menu will be "Reset with factory settings". After clicking, the system will notify the user that the process will take some time and all personal files will be erased.
