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Thinkpad R500 dead?
Thinkpad R500 dead?
My roommate's R500 clicked off one night and won't even light up when the adapter (which is a bit frayed, admittedly) is plugged it.
We have tried using a new adapter, but there is still no reaction.
Anyone have any ideas?
We have tried using a new adapter, but there is still no reaction.
Anyone have any ideas?
Formerly owned: Thinkpad 1400i, 750, T30, R61e, Thinkpad SL500, IdeaPad s10-3t
Currently own: X131e Intel, Yoga, and IdeaCentre
Currently own: X131e Intel, Yoga, and IdeaCentre
Re: Thinkpad R500 dead?
Unplug the laptop. After you've removed the battery, press the "power" button ten times in a row, holding it down for 10 seconds each time, and 30 seconds the last time around, then plug the adapter only and fire it up.
Re: Thinkpad R500 dead?
Thank you. That worked.
She is quite relieved. =D
She is quite relieved. =D
Formerly owned: Thinkpad 1400i, 750, T30, R61e, Thinkpad SL500, IdeaPad s10-3t
Currently own: X131e Intel, Yoga, and IdeaCentre
Currently own: X131e Intel, Yoga, and IdeaCentre
Re: Thinkpad R500 dead?
Glad to hear it worked. This is a really obvious observation, but using a frayed power adapter is asking for trouble. I suggest it be replaced ASAP. EBay is a good source, or place a WTB Ad in our own marketplace forum.
Re: Thinkpad R500 dead?
It has been replaced. She got a new one to try to see whether it was the power cord or not. When that did not work, I told her I would ask here for any advice.
Formerly owned: Thinkpad 1400i, 750, T30, R61e, Thinkpad SL500, IdeaPad s10-3t
Currently own: X131e Intel, Yoga, and IdeaCentre
Currently own: X131e Intel, Yoga, and IdeaCentre
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Re: Thinkpad R500 dead?
hey harry ..
what could have been the issue with the R500 that required the step you mentioned earlier ?? i mean i havent read that procedure before
what could have been the issue with the R500 that required the step you mentioned earlier ?? i mean i havent read that procedure before
Thinkpad X61
Intel T8100, 6GB RAM, Ubuntu 11.04, 16GB SSD, X6 Ultra-base ( hell yeh .. )
Thinkpad R500
Intel T6750, 4GB RAM, 80GB 7200rpm, Win 7 Professional.
2 X Mac Mini, Apple Retina Mac Pro
Not getting any younger thinkpads:
Thinkpad R40 - RIP
Intel T8100, 6GB RAM, Ubuntu 11.04, 16GB SSD, X6 Ultra-base ( hell yeh .. )
Thinkpad R500
Intel T6750, 4GB RAM, 80GB 7200rpm, Win 7 Professional.
2 X Mac Mini, Apple Retina Mac Pro
Not getting any younger thinkpads:
Thinkpad R40 - RIP
Re: Thinkpad R500 dead?
I know 'what' the reset procedure does, but I don't know 'why' it works for sure. There is stored voltage in the capacitors on the systemboard that the reset procedure drains. My 'guess' is that this voltage drain resets some power sequencing circuitry and allows the machine to boot normally again. I am surprised you never ran across this procedure. It has been discussed here frequently over the years.
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Re: Thinkpad R500 dead?
funny. dat really slipped off my mind.
Thinkpad X61
Intel T8100, 6GB RAM, Ubuntu 11.04, 16GB SSD, X6 Ultra-base ( hell yeh .. )
Thinkpad R500
Intel T6750, 4GB RAM, 80GB 7200rpm, Win 7 Professional.
2 X Mac Mini, Apple Retina Mac Pro
Not getting any younger thinkpads:
Thinkpad R40 - RIP
Intel T8100, 6GB RAM, Ubuntu 11.04, 16GB SSD, X6 Ultra-base ( hell yeh .. )
Thinkpad R500
Intel T6750, 4GB RAM, 80GB 7200rpm, Win 7 Professional.
2 X Mac Mini, Apple Retina Mac Pro
Not getting any younger thinkpads:
Thinkpad R40 - RIP
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