{"id":2657,"date":"2016-09-19T17:21:35","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T17:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abletp.net\/?page_id=2657"},"modified":"2020-10-13T13:04:41","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T17:04:41","slug":"power-cycle-your-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abletp.net\/how-to\/power-cycle-your-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Cycle your Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your computer freezes or you are running into an issue where hardware is not detecting properly, you should attempt to power cycle your computer. This tutorial will tell you how to properly power cycle your computer as well as learning a basic understanding of when to power cycle your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:<\/strong> This tutorial may also be applied to most printers and some other devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 1:<\/strong> How to Power Cycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/strong> If your computer is frozen, some hardware is not detecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press and hold the power button for 10-20 seconds<\/strong>. You should see that your computer shuts down immediately. Once your computer is off, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Once unplugged press and hold the power button for 30 seconds<\/strong>. Pressing and holding the power button for 30 seconds will do is drain the computer of any remaining electricity that it may be holding onto. Once you\u2019re done draining the computer of electricity, plug it back into the electrical outlet. Turn the computer on. The computer should turn on and run properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 2: <\/strong>When to Power Cycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n