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    Sager NP 8660 wont power on[need help]

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by mlee49, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. mlee49

    mlee49 Notebook Consultant

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    So my youngest kiddo pushed my laptop off the desk a few days ago and now when I plugged it into the ac charger it wont power on. The charger lights up but when I connect it to the back of the laptop the light on the charger flashes and sounds like it's trying to do something.

    So far I've tried:

    Removing the battery and holding the power button for 10s
    Connecting the power supply w/and w/o the battery in
    Pulled the battery and left it out for bout an hour now.


    Can anyone please help!
     
    mlee49, Jun 10, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Well hmm...
    Thats no good.

    A. Don't use that charger ever again, or get it tested with a voltage tester.

    B. Try another charger (some gateway and all MSI chargers will work)

    C. Make the kid pay up, because your motherboard is probably dead. Its about 200+ shipping if you ask pkhetan.

    You could also send it to someone and try to get it repaired. They would probably charge almost 200$.
    Personally I would try to repair it for free if you want, because I have 2 m860tu and it might actually be possible for me to do. However I don't have any professional diagnostic or soldering skills.
     
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  3. mlee49

    mlee49 Notebook Consultant

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    Well crap, the ac jack is sparking and clearly the source of problems.

    Had a second power supply with exact same ratings and connection type and it's the same thing. I guess it'll have to be RMA time :(
     
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  4. niffcreature

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    Uh, you have warranty? Wow....
     
    niffcreature, Jun 11, 2011
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