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    Sager 8130 turning off randomly?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by j0hnwall, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. j0hnwall

    j0hnwall Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, just bought my Sager 8130 a week or so ago, and it's been great for the most part.
    However, I have this one problem, where the laptop turns off with the slightest hit/bump. I know this is probably an automatic function to protect my computer and stuff, but I feel like it's a little over-sensitive. I mean really, sometimes it'll turn off from me moving it a couple inches to adjust the position of the laptop on my desk. Anyone have any ideas on how to lower the sensitivity or is it something where I have to send it back? Thanks for the help!
     
    j0hnwall, Jul 26, 2011
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  2. J.P.@XoticPC

    J.P.@XoticPC Company Representative

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    I hate to say it, but it sounds like the laptop is grounding out. :S

    This is probably something you'll want to have your reseller take a look at, maybe start an RMA. It shouldn't be turning off completely when it is bumped.
     
    J.P.@XoticPC, Jul 26, 2011
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  3. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    My thoughts as well. The only other thing I can think of is a loose connection internally that's causing a short/crash.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Jul 26, 2011
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  4. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    it could even be a small piece of metal that got stuck in one of the ports, like in the cd drive or esata, or anything that is exposed to power.
     
    aduy, Jul 26, 2011
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