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12-30-2005, 07:57 PM
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A laptop won't power up! Help.plz!
Here's the problem... My uncle has a Dell laptop (a fairly old one) and recently it stopped working. It doesn't turn on at all. However, when I plugged in the power cord, the power and HD lights turn on and work for about 10-15 secs. and then shut off completely. I took a look at it, but couldn't really find a problem. I told him to try a new power cord (since was a bit damaged) - he did- and nothing happened. Does anyone know what the problem may be? I would guess there's a problem w/ the motherboard, but I'm not sure at all.
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12-30-2005, 08:39 PM
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try taking the battery out of the laptop, then power it up using the electrical plug.
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12-30-2005, 09:03 PM
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i just tried doing that. but it still does the same thing. that was worth a try and it's a good idea btw. i might just take it in for repair. thanks.
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12-30-2005, 09:19 PM
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How old is it? If it's like 8 years old, it's probably not worth it.
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12-30-2005, 09:22 PM
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if u cant see any video i think i know what it is.
it hapened onece to my cousins laptop it fell of the bed and we couldnt find anything bad so we just opened and guest what the proc was loose try doing that and also it was a dell CPi PII 400mhz |
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12-31-2005, 04:33 PM
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this laptop is about 4-5 yrs old. (my guess). it's not very valuable , but there are some important files that i need to pull off the HD. Of course, i can take the HD out and connect it to another laptop, but it's too much hassle. arix...i think u may be right - i'll definately have to open it up and see if that's the problem. thanks a lot.
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