Troubleshooting Guide: My Laptop Won’t Power On After Installing a New M.2 SSD

Hello everyone,

I recently encountered a frustrating issue after upgrading my laptop with a new M.2 SSD. Having owned my Victus 16 laptop—which features an RTX 3050 and a Ryzen 5 5600—for over 1.5 years, I was familiar with its quirks, including a previous Bluetooth glitch that I attempted to resolve through power draining techniques. However, this latest endeavor has left me in quite a bind; despite my efforts, the laptop simply refuses to power on.

To provide some context, here’s a rundown of the steps I’ve undertaken to troubleshoot this seemingly insurmountable issue:

• Powering on the laptop without the battery inserted
• Attempting to start it up without the SSD or RAM installed (or both)
• Repeating the power drain process in hopes of resetting any lingering issues
• Attempting to power on the device using only the battery

An additional concern is that the charging indicator light does not illuminate when the charger is connected, which further suggests there may be a deeper power-related issue at play.

I truly appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have regarding this problem. Have you experienced something similar, or do you know what could potentially be causing this? Your expertise would be immensely helpful as I navigate this tricky situation.

Thank you for your help!

If you have encountered a similar issue or know of any related problems, please share your thoughts and tips in the comments! Together, we can troubleshoot and find a solution.