Proper laptop shutdown should take less than one minute; however, when programs or Windows bugs cause Dell laptops to hang and stop responding normally, their usual methods cannot be used to shut them down. In this article we will show how you can force shut down dell laptops using keyboard shortcuts as well as gain other useful tips and tricks that will get them up and running again.
Typically, Dell laptops respond to their power button when starting or restarting. If this doesn't happen for any reason, unplug it before trying pressing the power button again; if that doesn't do the trick either, try unplugging any USBs or DVDs from the system so it can focus solely on booting from its primary hard drive.
If all else has failed, and your laptop still won't start, its power supply could be failing - possibly due to worn out batteries or failed power switches. Sometimes simply taking out and reinserting the battery may solve this issue.
Your Dell laptop BIOS settings could also be disrupted from start-up due to software bugs or power shortages. To rectify this situation, navigate into BIOS and change these settings if possible; if not, seek professional assistance at a repair shop for professional advice.
If the above solutions don't seem to be working, try reseating your RAM. Laptops are frequently jostled around in backpacks or dropped on desks, which may cause its RAM to come loose and cause problems with laptop performance. To reseat it you will need to power off and remove the screws on the back, pull out and blow into its slot before reinserting. This should resolve your issues.
Finally, you may try starting up your laptop in Safe Mode to complete its startup repair process and attempt to repair corrupted files. If this doesn't solve the issue, then removing or taking to a repair shop might be necessary; failing that, contact Dell support as they may offer solutions specific to your model that other methods cannot - like sending you replacement batteries, motherboards or even an entirely new laptop (saving both time and money in the process!). Reaching out may just save time and money in the end!
