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    my annoying T400 problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ozymandias, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    Normally when I shut my T400 the crescent moon light comes on after a few seconds, and its really easy to re initiate my computer when I reopen it. My problem is that sometimes, this process doesn't work. I close the computer but the light doesn't come on. When I open it it wont start, and pressing the power button doesn't seem to have a effect. I don't know why its doing this, but I hate pulling my battery out just to force a restart. Whats wrong? What do I do?
     
    ozymandias, Jan 25, 2009
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Are you using Vista or XP? Have all the service packs?
     
    Arki, Jan 26, 2009
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    kboyer Notebook Consultant

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    This happens to me occasionally with a T61 running Vista. Strangely enough, hitting Ctrl-Alt-Del brings it back to life via the Task Manager.
     
    kboyer, Jan 26, 2009
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    RatLabGuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    rather than pulling the battery, you should at least be able to shut off using the power button... press and hold for about 5 seconds.
     
    RatLabGuy, Jan 26, 2009
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    malamjahanam Notebook Consultant

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    is it okay ? to do so ?
     
    malamjahanam, Jan 26, 2009
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    You shouldn't make it a habit, but occasionally doing so if your computer is locked up is okay, and shouldn't have any hugely negative consequences.
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 26, 2009
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    yun Notebook Deity

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    Did you do the clean installed by yourself?

    it always happen if you don't use the factory OS.

    if yes,
    I recomened you restore the original OS
     
    yun, Jan 27, 2009
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    raistlon Notebook Enthusiast

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    On that note, similar situation here, but factory OS restoration isn't possible (No Backup). I did a fresh install. Is there any workaround for a non-factory vista installation?
     
    raistlon, Jan 27, 2009
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  9. ozymandias

    ozymandias Notebook Consultant

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    OK,
    Im using Vista Business 64 biy
    I did'nt do a clean install
    I haven't tried ctrl+alt+del before, but I'll try next time
    The power button has no effect, Ive tried.
     
    ozymandias, Feb 1, 2009
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