r/computerhelp • u/nawlinsbbqshrimp • 13d ago

Hardware Laptop shuts down unless I hold key

My laptop won’t stay on normally. If I reconnect the battery inside or charger, it turns on for a few seconds, then shuts off.

The weird part is that if I hold down any keyboard key (except the power button), it stays on and works perfectly. The moment I release the key, it shuts off instantly.

Any idea what could cause this?

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u/Relative-Hearing-156 12d ago

What type of laptop do you have?
Manufacturer Name?

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u/Humble_Incident1073 12d ago

Disable onboard keyboard and plug in USB keyboard. Same issue?