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    M860ETU Failing to Power Up

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by h0tl33t, Nov 17, 2009.

  1. h0tl33t

    h0tl33t Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently picked up an un-assembled barebones M860ETU from RJTech. I have everything put together. However, when I hit the power button...it goes blue for anywhere from 1 second to 3 seconds...I hear the CD drive make a little noise, then the power goes off. Nothing comes up on the screen.

    I pulled the battery out, put it back in...opened everything up and made sure everything was seated correctly, but it's still powering back down and I'm not getting anything on the screen. I might have missed something obscure that I didn't realize I had to connect or something. Anyone have any ideas?

    Thanks.
     
    h0tl33t, Nov 17, 2009
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  2. Purlpo

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    Sounds like what happens when you don't install the CPU correctly. Did you turn the lock(or however it's called) after fitting it into the socket?
     
    Purlpo, Nov 17, 2009
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    Was the AC adapter plugged in when you tried to cut it on?

    Did you reconnect the fan cable?
     
    5482741, Nov 17, 2009
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  4. Purlpo

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    When the fan is not connected, it will go on with the startup, do an obnoxious beep, then turn off. Based on my own experience... so I do not think that is the problem.
     
    Purlpo, Nov 17, 2009
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  5. h0w1er

    h0w1er Notebook Consultant

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    I've also got it from RJ Tech.
    So when I've put it all together it's started for 1-2 secs and shuting down.

    I've ask the support immedeatly, and they like already knew the answer, because, looks like, it's first mistake of almost all people =)
    The answer was "Do you locked the CPU with locker above the CPU?"...
    And I was like, omg, so old with IT and such a lame =)
     
    h0w1er, Nov 17, 2009
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  6. h0tl33t

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    I opened it all back up and re-checked. The CPU is locked, the fan is connected, and I'm still getting the power button to light up...I hear the CD/DVD drive make some noise...two very faint beeps (head is up against the keyboard)...then about a second or two until the power cuts. The AC adapter is plugged in. Same thing happens when it's not plugged in.
     
    h0tl33t, Nov 17, 2009
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    I figured it out. CPU lock wasn't completely turned. Had to wiggle it around a bit. Thanks for the help!
     
    h0tl33t, Nov 17, 2009
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  8. Soviet Sunrise

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    Make sure you use the proper size bit to turn the lock. A 4mm slot head will do.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Nov 17, 2009
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  9. Kevin

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    I made the same mistake with my barebones. The facepalm had me in a coma for weeks.
     
    Kevin, Nov 17, 2009
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  10. vadimpelau

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    Same here :eek:
     
    vadimpelau, Nov 18, 2009
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