Unplug the laptop, wait a few minutes, and then plug it into an outlet on a different wall or room. If the laptop charges when connected elsewhere, the problem is not your computer or charger. To confirm whether the laptop is charging, check for charging lights. Many laptops have a light somewhere on the machine that indicates whether it's receiving power. Sometimes it'll be above the keyboard, other times it'll be on the side or back of the unit. If you're using a Mac laptop with a magnetic charging cable, you'll see a light on the end of the cable where it connects to your computer (orange = charging, green = fully charged). Other times you'll find lights on the power cord, especially if there's a "brick" aspect of the cable. If the power adapter works for a little while but then turns off, there may be interference with the outlet. Unplug the power adapter for about 30 seconds and then try again. If the adapter or the computer itself feels unusually warm, wait until the surface has cooled completely before plugging it into a power source. Examine the entire length of the power cord for tears, dents, and worn-down insulation. If you notice any flaws, or if the power brick is warped or smells like burnt plastic, the cord is probably faulty. Try bringing the laptop to a local repair shop and ask to try one of their working power adapters. If a verified-to-be-working adapter charges your laptop, order a replacement adapter. If you're using a newer PC model that supports USB-C charging (such as the Huawei MateBook X), make sure your power adapter is plugged into the correct port on the laptop. Usually only one of the USB-C ports on such models support charging, while the other is used only for data transfer. Check your warranty before replacing any parts, as the cost of the adapter may be covered. When the adapter is connected to your laptop properly, it should not jiggle or fall out of the jack. If the connection feels loose, there could be a bent pin inside the power jack. It's also possible that the entire jack has loosened from the motherboard. Take the laptop to a repair shop for a proper diagnosis. Bent pins and other power jack issues are model-specific. You can look up your model online for repair instructions, but the repair usually requires purchasing a new power jack and soldering it onto the motherboard. This could void your warranty. Shut down the computer, remove the battery, and plug the computer in. If the laptop wasn't powering on before but works without the battery, you may need a new battery. Another method may fix the problem, or your battery may be dead and require replacement. If your laptop battery is not removable, skip this step and try the methods below before taking your laptop to a computer repair store.

Summary: Plug the laptop into a different power outlet. Inspect the power adapter. Check the power jack on the laptop. Start up your laptop without a battery.

Sometimes when you're writing a date, you also want to include the day of the week that date falls on. As with the months of the year, the days of the week are not capitalized in Spanish as they are in English. Sunday is domingo. Monday is lunes. Tuesday is martes. Wednesday is miercoles. Thursday is jueves. Friday is viernes. Saturday is sabado. When you're writing about a particular date, or especially about several dates, you may find it more convenient to use other words such as "today" or "tomorrow." These words make your writing seem more natural and easy to understand. For "today," write "hoy." Yesterday is ayer, while "tomorrow" in Spanish is "manana." The word for "week" in Spanish is "semana." If you want to write "the weekend," you would write "el fin de semana." Refer to "this week" as "esta semana" and "last week" as "la semana pasada." If you want to write about "next week," use the phrase "la semana que viene," which literally translated means "the week that comes." When you're writing about a date, you also might find it relevant to talk about the season in which that date falls. Keep in mind that south of the equator, the seasons are the opposite of those north of the equator. Write "la primavera" to refer to spring. Use "el verano" to write about the summer. Write "el otono" when writing about autumn. Use "el invierno" when you're writing about winter. The question "Cual es la fecha de hoy?" is used when you need to know what the date is. For example, if you were writing a story in Spanish, you might need to have a character ask the date. You can also ask "Que dia es hoy?" You typically use this question, which means "what day is today?", when you want to know what day of the week it is. But it also can be used in some circumstances to ask for the date, similarly to English.

Summary: Spell out the days of the week. Refer to days of the week without dates. Mention the season. Ask about the date in Spanish.

If this girl isn't someone you're already on friendly terms with, start with "hi" and take it from there. Don't overthink this, just start a conversation. Then as you see her around school, talk to her and start to get to know her. Ask her if she'd like to join you during lunchtime. Tell her you're going to see a movie with some friends and ask if she'd like to go. Something like this will also give you an excuse to get her number. When you talk to the girl you're trying to impress, be interested in getting to know her more deeply. Ask her questions that show this interest. It's hard not to take notice of someone who seems genuinely interested in your life and what you have to say. Ask her about her family, her interests, what she wants in the future, anything like that, and then let her steer the conversation. Just be careful not to turn the conversation into an interview. You shouldn't be asking questions constantly, like this is some kind of interrogation. Let the questions be open-ended, and insert comments about how you can relate to what she's saying as the conversation continues. Girls want guys who can make them laugh. If you want to stand out to a particular girl, making her laugh should be one of your main tools. In group settings this means taking risks by making funny comments when they come to you, and teasing your friends and the girl you like in a playful way. When alone with her, you can flex your funny bone by making funny observations about something around you, and telling humorous stories about your life. Don't try to impress her by pretending to be someone else. She can sense it. Openness and sincerity can be very impressive. When you're alone with the girl you like, try to steer the conversation in a more personal direction sometimes. Talk about things dear and important to you. Just make sure you don't do too much of the talking. There's no better way to get someone's romantic attention than to flirt. Good flirting skills are impressive because so few people, especially school aged, have them. Look her in the eyes when talking to her. Send deep gazes her way every once and a while. Compliment her when you have the opportunity. Other examples of flirting include: finding reasons to innocently touch her, like hugging goodbye, and teasing her in a friendly way.
Summary: Start establishing a friendship. Ask her about herself. Use humor. Be real and honest in front of her. Flirt to impress.