My laptop stopped working after light came back. What happened?
When light comes back with a surge, or a generator is switched over while the computer is plugged in, the charger or the power circuit on the board often takes the hit.
Treat this as urgent. Stop using it the way it is and get it to a technician as soon as you can.
Does this sound like yours?
- It died after a power surge (light came back, generator, storm)
What usually causes it
- Burnt charger or power supply (the cheapest outcome)
- Damaged charging circuit on the motherboard
- Blown fuse or power component on a desktop power supply
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Try a different charger or power cable that you know works
- Smell the charger and the charging port. A burnt smell means stop and bring it in
Please don't
- Don't keep plugging in the same charger if it got hot or smells
- Don't use the computer on the same socket until it's checked
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
Bring the computer and the charger. Next time, a surge protector or UPS between the wall and the computer saves a lot of money. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Want more detail? Read our guide: Laptop won't turn on? What to check before you pay for repairs.
Questions people ask
My laptop stopped working after light came back. What happened?
When light comes back with a surge, or a generator is switched over while the computer is plugged in, the charger or the power circuit on the board often takes the hit. The most common causes are: burnt charger or power supply (the cheapest outcome); damaged charging circuit on the motherboard; blown fuse or power component on a desktop power supply.
What can I safely check myself?
Try a different charger or power cable that you know works. Smell the charger and the charging port. A burnt smell means stop and bring it in.
What should I avoid doing?
Don't keep plugging in the same charger if it got hot or smells. Don't use the computer on the same socket until it's checked.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
