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    Doesn't start with powercable

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by jespero, Sep 3, 2005.

  1. jespero

    jespero Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought at Satellite M40-148 and it can't start if the power cable is plugget in. Not plugget in, it starts/runs fine, but if I try to turn it on with the powersupply hooked up, it just gives me a black screen, where nothing happens, only the fan spins up to maximum speed, and it just stays like that.

    I can turn it on without the powersupply, and then plug it in, after it has started.

    Any solution to this?
     
    jespero, Sep 3, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Wow, sounds like a mechanical issue. I'd definitely get this repaired if you're under warranty.
     
    Brian, Sep 3, 2005
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    jespero Notebook Enthusiast

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    Returned it already. In the store the guy tried to hook it up and test it, an typically it worked fine there!?!?!?! I chose to return it anyway. Luckily the store takes returns without any trouble.
     
    jespero, Sep 3, 2005
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    Good for you.
     
    Brian, Sep 3, 2005
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