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    T420 flashing power button - possible water damage

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ksun91, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. ksun91

    ksun91 Newbie

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    It rained really hard today and the backpack I thought to be water proof is only water resistant. When I took the laptop out, it seemed that only the left and right sides got wet from the bottom of the backpack getting wet and water leaking from the top. I dried off the water on the outside then booted it up but does not turn on, only the power button flashes. Is there any hope to saving it?



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    ksun91, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. Gorgonesh

    Gorgonesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Pull the battery and let it dry COMPLETELY before trying to power it on again. It may be a damaged battery as well but I wouldn't recommend any more testing until this device is dry inside and out.
     
    Gorgonesh, Sep 8, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Ya remove the battery and let it dry out. Worst case, open up the laptop and try to dry off everything (you can try the rice trick).
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Sep 8, 2011
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