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    T61p Does not power up

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by HitsOfMisses, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. HitsOfMisses

    HitsOfMisses Notebook Enthusiast

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    My 14.1" T61p Type: 8891-CTO laptop does not power up.

    It was sitting idle for 2-3 days after my last successful use with battery & AC adapter connected. When I turned it on nothing comes up, no battery charging light or display. I do not have mini/advanced dock.

    So far I've tried the followings:
    1.) Removed Battery & switched on with AC adapter
    2.) Removed AC adapter & switched on with Battery
    3.) Removed HDD, RAM, DVD Drive one at a time & again used step 1 & 2 with no luck.

    I bought it new in Dec'07 & still under warranty. I have never used Lenovo support before but from what I've read, their on-phone support sucks.

    a.) Have you faced similar problem or know the solution?
    b.) Do they have any local repair center in NJ or NC?
    c.) What will be the fastest/sure-shot way of getting it fixed through Lenovo?

    Thank you!
     
    HitsOfMisses, Jul 9, 2008
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  2. PocketAces21

    PocketAces21 Notebook Evangelist

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    My experience with Lenovo tech support hasn't really been all that bad. My last call was only a few weeks ago, and I had a problem much like yours. I just told the guy my symptoms, and he sent me a box for me to ship the laptop back in. Don't be afraid to try it.
     
    PocketAces21, Jul 9, 2008
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  3. HitsOfMisses

    HitsOfMisses Notebook Enthusiast

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    They will be shipping the box for me too.

    Seems like a motherboard problem. I hope they upgrade to the latest MB or Processor... ;) I'm getting greedy....
     
    HitsOfMisses, Jul 10, 2008
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  4. TPA

    TPA Notebook Evangelist

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    They usually have parts for computers that are still in warranty....so if your mobo gets replaced it will be the same as the one you have.

    sorry to rain on your greed. :p
     
    TPA, Jul 10, 2008
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