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off-the-clock

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6. Might try a universal adapter, and is there a coin battery

Reply to quaint (Original post)

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 12:50 PM

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Could also see if it will boot from a USB if you have a rescue usb?

My dell does all kinds of funny things when it's upset -- also make sure to unplug absolutely everything usually lets it boot

Hope it comes back to life!

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2006 Lenovo notebook battery died -- any way to boot it into life? [View all] quaint Saturday OP

You'll probably have to run it plugged in, and order a new battery NewHendoLib Saturday #1

Refuses to boot turned on. Light blinks on for nanosecond. quaint Saturday #4

The battery lasted 20 YEARS!! justaprogressive Saturday #2

Make sure the contacts from the battery pack and the laptop are clean WA-03 Democrat Saturday #3

It was fine plugged in, then I moved it. quaint Saturday #5

Might try a universal adapter, and is there a coin battery off-the-clock Saturday #6

May need to remove battery LetsGetSmartAboutIt Saturday #7

Thanks for the suggestions. quaint Saturday #8