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    Sager NP8690 Problem

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by 5upa_mari0, Mar 15, 2010.

  1. 5upa_mari0

    5upa_mari0 Newbie

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    Hey Guys,
    My Np8690 will not turn on. When I have the adapter plugged in the light is green, however when I plug it into the laptop it Starts flashing. Then pulling it back out it goes back to green. I called Sager and they think its a short, any chance you think I can pull everything out like hd, dvd drive, battery, GPU, CPU, ram maybe it may fix the short?
     
  2. fluffyuk

    fluffyuk Notebook Deity

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    This may sounds like a stupid answer so bear with me, im guessing you have dont these already however Im just going to ask :)

    When you plug the adapter in does the button at the right side of the laptop light up blue ?

    And have you tried presseing the on button a couple of times, when I first got mine my lappy wouldnt turn on so I pressed the on button a couple of times and it seemed to work :D
     
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    fzhfzh Notebook Deity

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    So... did you know where is the power button in the first place?
     
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    Me ? Yes i knew .
     
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    ettornio Notebook Deity

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    If it's shorted, I'm pretty sure that removing components will not resolve the short. You'll need to send it to Sager for repairs. My guess is that they'll probably swap the motherboard and AC adapter.
     
  6. 5upa_mari0

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    Thanks for the reply guys, ya I tried a few things but nothing. The guy from Sager support said probably motherboard and what not. Anyone here of this before?
     
  7. theriko

    theriko Ronin

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    It has been known to happen (in all notebooks, not just this make/model) generally the power circuitry on the motherboard is fried.
     
  8. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Even though it probably won't help, before replacing the mobo try the power flush - unplug the power, battery out, press&hold the power button for a few sec, bring back the battery and see ...
    I'd do another stupid thing - disassemble the system and re-seat everything I can (CPU/GPU/RAM..etc).
     
  9. fluffyuk

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    I would probably be a D**k about it, send it back and ask for a free upgrade or accessory for my time and hassle. But thats just me, if your not bothered about the return wait just send it back for a new one ;)
     
  10. 5upa_mari0

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    Ya I tried that as well, its just annoying since I only had it for about 2.5 months. Maybe I will complain because I live in Canada and they won't cover shipping back and forth to here... So not only is it a inconvinience but I have to pay more money to get it fixed.
     
  11. socalpaintballer

    socalpaintballer Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow, i just posted the same thing....this happend to me, but with a poof of smoke and the smell of burned electronics.....they told me it was a short. i had to rma it....looks like this may have been more than just me.
     
  12. 5upa_mari0

    5upa_mari0 Newbie

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    WOW! that really sucks... MIne was ok, or so I thought, I was just gaming for a few hours then turned it off after letting it cool down and nothing happened turned off normally. When I went to start it the next day it wouldnt turn on... so bs and ya I read your post and same here I have to pay to ship it there, im gonna complain to Sager about this and hopefully they upgrade somthing for me for the hastle
     
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    socalpaintballer Notebook Enthusiast

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    dont count on it.