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    Laptop shutting off when bumped or moved

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by smcgil9899, Apr 16, 2013.

  1. smcgil9899

    smcgil9899 Notebook Evangelist

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    My friend has a laptop that runs great when sitting still. But, when he moves or bumps it, it will shut completely off. What is going on?
     
    smcgil9899, Apr 16, 2013
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  2. januszzbych

    januszzbych Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, check if power connector stays at place or moving, i think there is problem.
     
    januszzbych, Apr 16, 2013
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    If it's a power problem, the computer would just go off immediately. I think the OP is saying that the laptop goes through the windows shutdown procedure, right?

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Apr 17, 2013
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  4. smcgil9899

    smcgil9899 Notebook Evangelist

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    No. It just shuts off. It doesn't go through any kind of shutdown process.
     
    smcgil9899, Apr 17, 2013
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  5. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    remove power lead and boot on battery. does it work ok?

    remove battery and plug in power lead and boot up. does it work ok?

    report back
     
    MrDJ, Apr 17, 2013
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  6. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Probably bad contact. We have a customer that has the same issue (coincidence? ;)). I don't know if the system has been received for RMA inspection just yet though, so no results.
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 17, 2013
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