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    laptop stays on for less than 5 seconds

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ARom, Sep 15, 2011.

  1. ARom

    ARom -

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    i think my laptop died it only stays on for 3 seconds then shuts off. are there any steps i should use to get it working again?
     
    ARom, Sep 15, 2011
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  2. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Does it do this with battery removed and AC adapter plugged in? Does it boot to Windows or does it start going through POST and then just shut off?
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 15, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I would try;

    - Testing your AC adapter with a multimeter
    - Using a known good AC adapter
    - Removing the battery and trying to power it on with just AC power
    - Remove the battery and AC adapter and hold down the power button for 30 seconds 2-3 times

    If it still does not power on after that or the same issue, you could have a power circuitry issue with your motherboard.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Sep 15, 2011
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  4. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    Lots of laptops have fan-detect in the bios. No fan-running signal, it won't power up.
     
    newsposter, Sep 16, 2011
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