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    Sager P150SM GTX460M

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Salrandin1, Nov 27, 2014.

  1. Salrandin1

    Salrandin1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all,

    So I have this 3 year old laptop and it was in my bookbag when it was raining slush outside. It got a bit damp when I took it out and after some cursory drying I turned it on (I'm not a smart man), Everything seemed to work perfectly I even let it sleep through the night then after playing some games. In the morning I used it again no problems but after booting up a game it suddenly just shut down. No burning smell and the laptop was not hot. I noticed that my AC charger light will darken if I plug it in to my laptop now so its not getting any power. Tried with battery and no battery same thing. Im guessing the motherboard got damaged and I probably have to replace it if I want to salvage this laptop.

    This is just my hypothesis after reading up on the internet but wondering if people here have any advice or other explanations. Thanks!
     
    Salrandin1, Nov 27, 2014
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  2. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    Try a different PSU first.
     
    Marecki_clf, Nov 27, 2014
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  3. D2 Ultima

    D2 Ultima Livestreaming Master

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    Umm... what laptop do you actually have? A P150HM? The SM models are only a year and 4 months old.

    But yeah, try a new PSU and if not... well. Might be time for a replacement mobo or a new laptop.
     
    D2 Ultima, Nov 27, 2014
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  4. jaybee83

    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    definitely a p150hm. go for a new laptop instead, getting a new mobo is SUCH a hassle! especially when ure screwed over by the repair shop :p
     
    jaybee83, Nov 28, 2014
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  5. Salrandin1

    Salrandin1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dont have another psu that fits, looks like its scrap... my pet... I didn't want it to end this way.. sniff.

    I had a feeling mobos are annoying and yeah its like the sm just 4 years older forget the model name. Looks like i gotta go shopping. Thanks for the help.
     
    Salrandin1, Nov 28, 2014
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    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    i know how u feel buddy, its always sad to see such a great machine die like this... :-(
     
    jaybee83, Nov 29, 2014
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