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thinkpad x40 will not power on

by tctwnd Feb 26, 2007 2:35AM PST

I have a thinkpad x40 and it was running perfectly. Windows XP. One day, in the middle of something, the computer just shut off. No shut-down, the thing just went dark as if I had lost power.

I tried to restart it, and it powered up, went to the log-on screen, but any key-strokes and the laptop would beep at me and would not input the key-strokes. After trying this a few times, the computer would not even turn on.

Tried a few things. Removed battery and tried with only adapter power supply, tried my spare battery, nothing. When plugged in the battery icon will slowly flash green, but I cannot get any other signs of life from it. I tested my charger for the correct voltage and the tests came back fine.

Also removed memory and hard disk and reinstalled, still no change.

I am out of ideas, and really dont want to trash the computer, I love it and imagine the problem is some small hardware short or something, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.

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Besides Lenovo.com ask

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 26, 2007 2:38AM PST

ikenfixit.com and notefix.com for estimates for the repair.

Bob

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Any luck?

by auriuman78 Dec 8, 2009 10:37AM PST

My X40 just did the exact same thing. Did you find a solution? I am a repair tech so I can always disassemble it but I was hoping for an idea of the right direction... thanks in advance.

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