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    Older Sager No Power - Please Help

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by sour, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. sour

    sour Notebook Enthusiast

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    While I am waiting for my NP2090 my older NP3790 decided to act up. When I press the power button it does not turn on. I have it plugged in and the LEDs show that there is power and the battery is charging. I have tried it with the battery in and with it out. Also, I did notice over the past month that it would just shut off spontaneously sometimes when running on battery power.

    Is the AC adapter bad? Is the internal power bad?

    Any advice on how to fix this oldie but goodie would be appreciate.

    Thanks!
    Sour
     
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Does the light on the A/C adapter shine?

    If you can isolate the A/C adapter as a functional part, then you know it's a motherboard issue. Or, it's booting up and the LCD isn't working...but you are saying the lights don't come on...
     
    Gautam, Jul 18, 2007
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    sour Notebook Enthusiast

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    The light on the AC adapter is on.

    The machine will not even power on. I press the on button but nothing happens - no screen, no post, nothing.

    If it is the mobo, is it worth it getting fixed? If so, where do people recommend getting laptops repaired?
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Remove the battery and try to power it on with just AC power.

    The battery might be causing the problem...if its been worn out enough.
     
    Gophn, Jul 18, 2007
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