Lenovo tablet does not turn on: possible causes and recommendations for solving the problem

A tablet is a gadget that in a short time has become an invariable part of modern human life. Compact and convenient, it allows not only to be in touch, but also to pass the time for reading books or games. But, like any electronic device, tablets from the Lenovo company over time begin to "freeze".

And if you can still come to terms 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 amounts on diagnostics. In some cases, repairs can be carried out at home.

Why doesn’t the Lenovo tablet turn on?

The reasons why the Lenovo tablet does not turn on are dozens. Even the most expensive and flagship gadget models can begin to “hang” in the first months of work. Sometimes it’s quite difficult to establish the cause of the malfunction, but not impossible.

The tablet may not turn on due to mechanical damage. Often, the last time the gadget worked before 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 further than the Android icon. And what if he stopped charging or his back panel swelled? The advice and recommendations of experts will help provide the gadget first aid.

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 this he was in the wrong hands, then it is necessary to carefully examine him for chips and damage. Often, even the smallest scratch on the tablet case can cause damage. In cases where chips or cracks were found on the case, experts do not recommend the owners of gadgets to personally open the device and fix the breakdown. In more than ninety percent of cases, such a “repair” causes even greater malfunctions.

However, even if there are cracks and chips, you should not immediately carry the device to a service center. First you need to 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 of the hardware and software of the gadget.

Tablet electronics failed

Each gadget, including Lenovo tablets, is a small box inside which there is an electronic filling of the device. It can fail due to many non-mechanical reasons: a power surge, high humidity, or even factory defects. Most of these failures are covered under warranty.

But sometimes even problems with electronics can be solved at home. Many people wonder: if the Lenovo tablet does not turn on, what should I do? For example, when did a gadget fall into the water? If you do not react quickly, the electronic "filling" of the tablet will not be restored.

When the device has entered the 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 operability 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 the Lenovo tablet does not turn on. What to do in such cases?

If the tablet does not respond to the connected charger or the inclusion, then experts recommend that you check first the presence of voltage in the network. After that, you need to make sure 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 precisely in the battery. After a certain service life, 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 using a universal charger, or a “frog”. If it starts to charge, the problem lies in the contacts of the gadget. They need to be cleaned by ourselves or contact a service center for help.

Solving the problem is a little more difficult when the tablet “Yoga Tablet Lenovo” does not turn on, but at the same time it was equipped with a non-removable battery. In this case, it is difficult to remove the battery manually, and this also violates the warranty conditions. It is most reasonable to seek the help of specialists. Also, the tablet may not turn on due to a faulty power button. Helps to solve the problem of cleaning contacts.

Software Bug

Lenovo tablets operate on the basis of the Android operating system. The owners of such devices have access to an extensive catalog of applications: games, themes, organizers, training programs and so on. But sometimes it’s the apps that make the tablet “freeze” or not respond to pressing the power button.

You can solve the problem by simply uninstalling the application. If it was downloaded and installed on a memory card, it must be removed and formatted. If the program is installed in the tablet’s memory, then only resetting to the factory settings will help. Information on how to reset the parameters to standard without turning on the tablet must be sought on the official websites of manufacturers.

Faulty touch screen

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 crashes quite rarely. To do this, it is necessary to inflict heavy mechanical damage. To solve 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 touching the screen, pressing the power button, or other actions. Lenovo tablets often go into sleep mode after several minutes of inactivity. Solving the problem is quite simple. Just connect the tablet to the charger. After a few seconds, the screen will automatically light up, allowing the user to reanimate 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 tablet 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 with serious measures such as resetting to the factory settings, you need to check the SIM card.

Its loose installation may become one of the reasons why the tablet will not turn on. To cope with the problem is quite simple: just remove the back cover of the case or slide out a special sector of the SIM card. Next, you need to remove the card and reinstall it. If after this the tablet does not turn on, 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 did not have an effect, then you can restore the device to work correctly by resetting it to the factory settings.

It is worth noting that resetting to factory settings will entail data formatting: applications, SMS, contacts, etc. will be erased from the phone’s memory.

In order to carry out this operation, you need to go to the menu "Options / Settings". Then scroll the window to the item “Backup and reset”. The last item on the menu will be “Reset with factory default settings”. After clicking, the system will notify the user that the process will take some time and all personal files will be erased.