computer stuck in boot loop | Legion Series | Page 1

languid summit Nov 5, 2023, 4:50 PM

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Model:lenovo legion 7th gen?

Issue: computer has been stuck in a boot loop since november 4th,conputer will turn on,show its running a automatic repair,all my perephirals will turn off,then the computer will turn off,and this will
repeat indefinitely

When did the issue start: has happened in the past,maybe about 2 months ago,and happend a few days ago,but stopped after about 20 minutes

What have I tried:checking if my pcu(i think thats what the power supply us called) is loose,it is not,Ive tried cleaning it up and leaving it for a few hours unplugged,nothing worked,the boot loop cycle has actually gotten shorter,so its turning off and on faster now
Have i installed new drivers or software:I homebrew 3ds's and i installed a program called pinbox,but i dont believe that is what caused this,as it has happened in the past

Can i provide a video:Yes,i have a video of it doing the boot loop,me trying to enter bios,and me trying to enter safe mode if it helps

woeful yacht Nov 5, 2023, 8:14 PM

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Reinstall windows from a USB stick pretty much

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Unless you have a backup

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But barely anyone learns to back up here

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 12:15 AM

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How do you do that? Do i need to buy windows somewhere or install it on any old usb stick online

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@woeful yacht

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 12:24 AM

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languid summit How do you do that? Do i need to buy windows somewhere or install it on any old ...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d

Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn how to create installation media for installing or reinstalling Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.

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If your machine came with windows from Lenovo, your key is bound to the motherboard.

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 4:10 PM

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@proper pelican once ive created the usb drive with windows on it,do i just insert it into my computer and itll start reinstalling windows?

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Im in the process of making it now on a crappy laptop so its takin a sec

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 4:15 PM

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languid summit <@456226577798135808> once ive created the usb drive with windows on it,do i jus...

You will choose to boot from it in bios

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 4:41 PM

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It is downloading right now,do i use the key when inserted to the computer i wish to install windows 11 on,or did i need to do it in the .exe file from microsoft

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Heres what im seein on my laptop

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:03 PM

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proper pelican If your machine came with windows from Lenovo, your key is bound to the motherbo...

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languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:07 PM

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No i saw that, but when do i need the ley in the process

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Ive never done this before im sorry,and the drive is plugged in,but still my computer only stays on for a few seconds,then shuts off,cant get into bios or login or anything

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:07 PM

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You don’t

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:08 PM

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Ohy bad

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:08 PM

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It will activate on its own

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:08 PM

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Once i turn on the computer?

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:08 PM

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You go through the instillation process. Don’t worry about windows activation. It will take care of itself.

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:09 PM

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Ok,so turn on my computer,instilation will start,right?

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:10 PM

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No man. I’ve already said this. You have to boot into bios and then choose to boot from the usb inside the bios

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:10 PM

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proper pelican You will choose to boot from it in bios

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languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:10 PM

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Ive said,it turns off before i can even boot into bios

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It's in the video,its on for a few seconds,even if i boot into my bios or not

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:10 PM

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Right when you press the power button you immediately start spamming the f2 to go into bios

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:11 PM

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Ok,ill record me doin it

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:12 PM

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Do you know what key to use to boot into bios? Tower may be different than laptop.

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:13 PM

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This uses f2

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:14 PM

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Well in your video you’re taking way to long to start pressing f2

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:14 PM

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proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:14 PM

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Like I mentioned, immediately after pressing the power button

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:14 PM

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Ok,ill do it immediately

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Gimme one sec

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But in rhat video i just took,im doin it immediately

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:15 PM

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Yes that came in while I was typing

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You’re 100% sure it’s f2?

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:15 PM

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100% but i could try like,f8?

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:16 PM

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Sure

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If you can’t get into bios you need to talk with Lenovo.

languid summit Nov 6, 2023, 5:18 PM

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Allright,ill figure somethin out,worst case scenerio im goin to best buy to see what they can do

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Dosent seem like a hardware problem

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But im no expert with computers

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Thanks for your help

proper pelican Nov 6, 2023, 5:29 PM

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Do you know your model number? @languid summit

languid summit Nov 8, 2023, 11:26 AM

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@proper pelican new development,its a lenovo model 5 desktop,prebuilt from bestbuy

I can get into my bios,and select my usb drive as the boot option,but!
Even trying to boot from the drive will send the computer on a boot loop again

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languid summit Nov 8, 2023, 12:01 PM

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It enters a boot loop from the usb media i made,and from my built in boot

proper pelican Nov 8, 2023, 12:27 PM

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Contact Lenovo for warranty.

languid summit Nov 8, 2023, 12:34 PM

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I think my warranty is expired,ive had this computer for more then 2 years

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Yeah warranty is expired

proper pelican Nov 8, 2023, 12:46 PM

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You can buy more.

languid summit Nov 8, 2023, 1:14 PM

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And itll be good if i need to send it in to get repaired?

proper pelican Nov 8, 2023, 1:17 PM

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I can’t say for sure. None of us work at lenovo but having warranty would be the first step if you want them to fix it.

languid summit Nov 8, 2023, 1:18 PM

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Allright,before i ultimately do that ima see if i can find a local shop that could figure it out

languid summit Nov 8, 2023, 2:26 PM

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Holy shit ive done it

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Reinstalling windows baby!!!!!!!!

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