I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 Laptop that has been working decently for me for a while. I have always had issues with the laptop recognizing the ac adapter but usually been able to spend a few hours and getting it change its mind and work and charge. Recently I was using the computer while using power from the ac. My cat ran into the back of my screen and caused it to slam closed. After ward, the laptop powered down. It will not turn back on through any normal means. I have a constant orange light in the front. I see no response when plugging in or unplugging the power cord. Any help??

Hi!

After all the troubleshooting steps and still nothing is happening then this problem leads to a hardware problem, there's a high chance that the motherboard is defective mostly on the power connector. The first issue that you had having a hard time charging is already a sign.

What I suggest is you contact DELL take a look if they can do anything for the motherboard, tell them all the things that you have done so they won't ask yo to repeat it. Now if they asks you to buy a new motherboard I suggest you get a new computer because it will be much cheaper that way but it will be your final decision which one you'll take.

Hope this helps! Hi! After all the troubleshooting steps and still nothing is happening then this problem leads to a hardware problem, there's a high chance that the motherboard is defective mostly on the power connector. The first issue that you had having a hard time charging is already a sign. What I suggest is you contact DELL take a look if they can do anything for the motherboard, tell them all the things that you have done so they won't ask yo to repeat it. Now if they asks you to buy a new motherboard I suggest you get a new computer because it will be much cheaper that way but it will be your final decision which one you'll take. Hope this helps!