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Toughbook won't turn on sometimes

Discussion in 'Mobile Computing' started by 14teranga, May 9, 2008.

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  1. 14teranga Newcomer, in training

    I have a panasonic toughbook CF-R3 and the problem I have is that sometimes it turns on and the times time not. The LED is on and when I push the power button it turns off and if I leave it in the bag a couple of days then it works fine but as soon as I turn off again it will need some days to be able to start again. Very bizzare! Does anyone have any idea.
    14teranga, May 9, 2008
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  2. CCT Newcomer, in training

    When you shut it off, do you close the lid?

    If you do, next time don't and see =over a period of several days if it starts ok.

    If it does, then a sticky micro-switch on the close-lid circuit is likely.
    CCT, May 9, 2008
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  3. 14teranga Newcomer, in training

    I have been closing the lid. I will try to test that next time it starts. But if it is a sticky micro-switch on the close lid as you say how would I solve it?
    14teranga, May 9, 2008
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  4. 14teranga Newcomer, in training

    By the way many thanks CCT.
    14teranga, May 9, 2008
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  5. CCT Newcomer, in training

    CCT, May 9, 2008
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