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Warren Stupidity

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6. Power supply, battery problem.

Reply to Phentex (Original post)

Fri Aug 24, 2012, 08:15 AM

Aug 2012

Both can be replaced at relatively low cost. My guess is that the power supply or possibly the connection from the power supply to the system board is broken, breaking, and that the battery is frequently fully discharged, causing a low power shut down even with the system plugged in, as the power supply is not functional. Replace the power supply. Forget best buy unless you already paid for their crappy service plan. If it is the connection from the power supply to the system board, you need a new mother board and you either need the manufacturer warranty to replace it or you need a new laptop.

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OK, wise computer people, before I drag my butt to Best Buy for tech support... [View all] Phentex Aug 2012 OP

Could be a number of things... MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #1

I just watched it again... Phentex Aug 2012 #3

Do I look different? lol Phentex Aug 2012 #5

I would have thought a problem with overheating, but Alan_Silverman Aug 2012 #2

About to try... Phentex Aug 2012 #4

Power supply, battery problem. Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #6

Thanks... Phentex Aug 2012 #7

You work for them don't you? lol... Phentex Sep 2012 #8

no, I've just been doing this stuff for a very long time. Warren Stupidity Sep 2012 #9