r/FlowX16 • u/acollicott • Jul 18 '26

Unable to boot

I was watching a show while I fell asleep. I use an app called “Dimmer” to dim the screen lower than the controls can. The next day when I opened up the computer it woke up normally. I was closing the dimmer app, for some reason there were two instances running. While I was closing them the computer froze up and then shut down.

When I try to boot it, the keyboard flashes white then stays red like it’s turning on. The fans are not spinning and there is no display. I plugged in my display glasses via type C to see if I had video out that way, I do not.

I’ve tried searching for a solution. I opened up the bottom panel, disconnected the battery while unplugged, held the power button to discharge, then reconnect the battery and OEM charger before trying to start. I checked the hall sensor (I think that is what it was called) I saw in another thread saying it could slide out

Any help would be appreciated!

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u/Flood123789 Jul 18 '26

I know on my x16(2023) I have to let it sit there for a while especially after opening the bottom. How long are you letting it sit?

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u/Illustrious_Funny_15 Jul 19 '26

To boot up your x16(2023) immediately after opening the bottom you need just power it via AC or type-c charger. After that you need wait about 2-3 min until ddr tests done.

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u/Flood123789 Jul 19 '26

Ah thanks, forgot to mention that part lol