Dell laptop automatically turns on when plugged

I would think this is a BIOS or motherboard design fault. basically what happens, when you plug it in, there's some circuits that begin functioning like battery charger, some LEDs etc. it's similar like if you take a WD external HDD and just plug it in, it will power on for a few seconds then detect that there's no data connection and shut off. I don't know, maybe they've solved that issue by now, not that it's a big problem. So, in case with a laptop, I'd think it's a similar issue, it detects AC power, essentially the motherboard turns on at that point. So maybe in your case the motherboard is faulty or BIOS is not configured properly and it does a false start. here's a few options to check out: - update BIOS if possible - do the laptops have functioning battery? - how about CMOS/BIOS battery? basically, pull out the laptop battery let the laptop sit for a bit then plug in, do you get the same behavior? also, unplug the battery, unplug ac, hold the power on button for 10 seconds, then plug in DC and check what happens. Does the BIOS time reset? Does it reset when you just take out the laptop battery? Basically there's 3 power sources for the motherboard ac adapter, laptop battery and CMOS battery (I think newer laptops are beginning to omit this one). If either of them goes bad or is malfunctioning you might experience strange behavior. Also, if you have a possibility try a different charger and different battery (if you have same in household or borrow somewhere) So experiment a little bit, let us know what you find. In the end it might be just a motherboard hardware fault in relation to power adapter that there's nothing you can do about it.

AntiZig thanks for your suggestions, I will definitely try those out and I will let you know.

i have the same problem, but my problem started when i spoil alcohol on my laptop, it stopped working for 3 months then it start working but it turns on automaticlly when it connected to AC power and it also turn off automaticly sometimes and sometimes it work noramlly, have you fixed yours? if so how?

I would think this is a BIOS or motherboard design fault. basically what happens, when you plug it in, there's some circuits that begin functioning like battery charger, some LEDs etc. it's similar like if you take a WD external HDD and just plug it in, it will power on for a few seconds then detect that there's no data connection and shut off. I don't know, maybe they've solved that issue by now, not that it's a big problem. So, in case with a laptop, I'd think it's a similar issue, it detects AC power, essentially the motherboard turns on at that point. So maybe in your case the motherboard is faulty or BIOS is not configured properly and it does a false start. here's a few options to check out: - update BIOS if possible - do the laptops have functioning battery? - how about CMOS/BIOS battery? basically, pull out the laptop battery let the laptop sit for a bit then plug in, do you get the same behavior? also, unplug the battery, unplug ac, hold the power on button for 10 seconds, then plug in DC and check what happens. Does the BIOS time reset? Does it reset when you just take out the laptop battery? Basically there's 3 power sources for the motherboard ac adapter, laptop battery and CMOS battery (I think newer laptops are beginning to omit this one). If either of them goes bad or is malfunctioning you might experience strange behavior. Also, if you have a possibility try a different charger and different battery (if you have same in household or borrow somewhere) So experiment a little bit, let us know what you find. In the end it might be just a motherboard hardware fault in relation to power adapter that there's nothing you can do about it.

I have same problems , but one case addition that my laptop battery is very poor , so can i used SMPS insted of used laptop batter to sloved the issue.

I too have the similar problem on my HP Compaq 6710b.. The laptop powers on when i force plug in the charger and the laptop works fine after that.. But the laptop never turns on when i try to power on my pushing the power button!!

Very annoying.. Does anyone know the reason why?? Is the same BIOS the reason here too with me??

Guys, it is simple, go to BIOS and under power management you will see an option "Wake on AC" or "Power on AC," mentioned. Just disable or unclick this option and you are done. BIOS settings would be different in different brands, but the steps are same,. You just need to disable or unclick the box next to this, so that the laptop does not power on when a adapter/charger is plugged in. Thanks,

edited by ffg7

Guys, it is simple, go to BIOS and under power management you will see an option "Wake on AC" or "Power on AC," mentioned. Just disable or unclick this option and you are done. BIOS settings would be different in different brands, but the steps are same,. You just need to disable or unclick the box next to this, so that the laptop does not power on when a adapter/charger is plugged in. Thanks,

edited by ffg7

it happens even with "Power on AC" option unchecked on my DELL Latitude E6410 ; My guess is either Operating System is taking over BIOS (I'm using windows 10); {I don't bother to go find windows power on settings and then test this hypothesis} OR Otherwise it's some BIOS software/hardware fault

Guys, it is simple, go to BIOS and under power management you will see an option "Wake on AC" or "Power on AC," mentioned. Just disable or unclick this option and you are done. BIOS settings would be different in different brands, but the steps are same,. You just need to disable or unclick the box next to this, so that the laptop does not power on when a adapter/charger is plugged in. Thanks,

edited by ffg7

it happens even with "Power on AC" option unchecked on my DELL Latitude E6410 ; My guess is either Operating System is taking over BIOS (I'm using windows 10); {I don't bother to go find windows power on settings and then test this hypothesis} OR Otherwise it's some BIOS software/hardware fault