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    TX requires battery removal before it will start

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by notaguru, Feb 9, 2009.

  1. notaguru

    notaguru Notebook Consultant

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    In the past few days, a new problem arose. Pushing the green ON button is not enough - the light doesn't come on, nothing starts.

    I must remove the battery and replace it, then all is well.

    What could have caused this?

    (This TX is about to be replaced by a Toshiba R600 with an Intel SSD - perhaps it's embarrassment?)
     
    notaguru, Feb 9, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Doubt the last statement.

    Try a mainboard discharge.

    So:
    Remove AC supply and Battery, hold power button down for 30sec - replace battery and try to power up.
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    Just something Sony suggested when my SZ's battery failed, I got a new battery under warranty in the end - the battery had failed for me - it was bad luck.
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 10, 2009
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  3. notaguru

    notaguru Notebook Consultant

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    Did it.
    Three tries with no problem.
    THANK YOU

    (waiting for that new Toshiba to arrive!)
     
    notaguru, Feb 10, 2009
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