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Discussion in 'Mobile Computing' started by eze, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. eze Newcomer, in training

    i have a ibm thinkpad. im haveing trouble with it startingup and staying on. i kno it needs a battery. but, it does the same thing if i use the power cord. sometimes it will come on and stay for maybe 15 min and sometime it wont come back on till it set for a min.
    eze, Sep 13, 2009
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  2. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    Which Thinkpad is it? Most models are remarkably reliable.
    They don't like a lot of dust, lint and fibre in the colling channels...
    The usual cause of the signs and symptoms you describe is a bad hard drive, or abad power socket.
    raybay, Sep 14, 2009
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  3. eze Newcomer, in training

    how do i find wht type thinkpad i have?
    eze, Sep 20, 2009
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  4. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    Look at the seven-digit type number on the label on the bottom... also available when you boot to the BIOS... then you can cross reference, if you need to, at www.lenovo.com thinkpads
    raybay, Sep 20, 2009
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  5. eze Newcomer, in training

    ok, i bought a new battery installed it charged it. now it works fine. i think the old battery was not allowing the litho internal battery to charge. "MAYBE" cuz it works great now. like new again.
    eze, Sep 20, 2009
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