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ctpeterr · 06-19-2008, 08:26 AM

My IBM x31 laptop won't turn on.

Before this happened, I was having some problem with the ac power source, though I'm not sure if the problem was with the adapter itself-- a Targus ac power cord--or the socket on the computer. If I turned or moved the input plug (i.e., where the cord connects to the computer), the power source monitor would switch from ac to battery, with a corresponding beep. But the laptop still functioned.

Within two days I had put the unit asleep and when I got back to it, it didn't turn on. I assumed the battery had gone dead due to lack of ac power because of the sporadic connection. However, I tried to recharge it (and the battery indicator went from yellow to green) and it doesn't matter.

I tried to run the power through the ultra base (which would eliminate the computer's input socket as the source of the problem) but it did not help. The battery indicator is green but the unit does not turn on.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

06-19-2008, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
ctpeterr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp	IBM x31 won't turn on My IBM x31 laptop won't turn on. Before this happened, I was having some problem with the ac power source, though I'm not sure if the problem was with the adapter itself-- a Targus ac power cord--or the socket on the computer. If I turned or moved the input plug (i.e., where the cord connects to the computer), the power source monitor would switch from ac to battery, with a corresponding beep. But the laptop still functioned. Within two days I had put the unit asleep and when I got back to it, it didn't turn on. I assumed the battery had gone dead due to lack of ac power because of the sporadic connection. However, I tried to recharge it (and the battery indicator went from yellow to green) and it doesn't matter. I tried to run the power through the ultra base (which would eliminate the computer's input socket as the source of the problem) but it did not help. The battery indicator is green but the unit does not turn on. Any help would be greatly appreciated!