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    PC does not turn on if it is plugged in

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dafunk, Oct 6, 2009.

  1. dafunk

    dafunk Newbie

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    Hi, :) My friend has a ThinkPad x300 laptop about a year old and he just noticed it only turns on when it is not plugged in.
    It charges up fine it runs fine with or without it being plugged in.
    But it will not turn on unless the power plug is NOT plugged in.(running only on the battery) :confused:
    Why does this happen and is there a way to change the behavior?
    Thank you
     
    dafunk, Oct 6, 2009
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is the computer in warranty?
    Renee
     
    Renee, Oct 6, 2009
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    did any sort of spill or accident happened recently??? Can you confirm that you are getting a voltage through the power adapter? If you do have warranty, then it is time to exercise them.
     
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  4. dafunk

    dafunk Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies. :)
    The PC's warranty just ended in August. :mad:

    Yes, he did spill some coffee next to the laptop a week ago. :eek:
     
    dafunk, Oct 7, 2009
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    I am saying whether you spilled any liquid on the laptop.
     
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    "Yes, he did spill some coffee next to the laptop a week ago."

    There you go and it's out of warranty. Fortunately, there's only a power supply problem. You definitely need to inspect the machine on the inside.

    I wouldn't recommend running the machine at all, without warranty. That's asking for trouble and leaves you wide open to the caprices of fortune.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Oct 7, 2009
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