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    r50e power problems!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dhls, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. dhls

    dhls Newbie

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    Hi everybody!

    I've got an IBM r50e but it just wont turn on. Very old, haven't got a battery, just power adapter. I think that's fine but will run some tests.

    Does anybody have an idea how I can find the problem if its inside the casing on the motherboard for instance. I've seen a few auctions for the AC socket (the yellow plug socket for the power), but I don't want to buy it just on a whim. Is there a way to power the laptop by bypassing certain things?

    Any help would be fantastic!

    Thanks! James
     
    dhls, Jul 26, 2007
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  2. azntfl

    azntfl Notebook Evangelist

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    use an ohm meter to check if the laptop is getting power and to find out where a loose connection might be.
     
    azntfl, Jul 26, 2007
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