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Old July 9th 07, 05:29 PM posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq
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Default Compaq M2000 dead laptop?

I've had Dell's that had to be plugged in for 5 minutes before they would
power up - even with batteries removed. Last one had 2 old batteries -
they don't hold a charge for more than 30 minutes (, but not gonna spend
the money to fix a 4 yr old laptop). I remove the batteries - plug it
in - wait a while . Then it powers up.
Then I pop in the batteries if I need to use them later. Otherwise, just
it use on AC.

If that doesn't work, I then unplug the AC and then hold the power on
button AS you plug it in. I have found that will bypass the 'power
startup check ' ( or whatever it is that prevents it from starting ).
Good luck.



"***** charles" wrote in message
. net...
Hi all,

I have a Compaq Presario M2000 laptop that
was sitting for a couple of weeks. I plugged in
the adapter and pushed the power button and
NOTHING, no lights, no beeps nothing. So
I removed the battery and put it back in and
tried again, nothing. Then I took the battery
out and tried to fire it up, nothing. Do laptops
just go dead for no reason? Does this one
need the battery to complete the curcuit and
fire up? I have the feeling that even if I try a
new battery I will get the same result. Any
ideas? bad switch, bad adapter anything
else? Is this a common occurance for this
brand/model?

thanks,
charles......