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Posted on Apr 25, 2008

Dead laptop We have a laptop that just won't power -up.No sound, no beeps no screen activity. Am I right in thinking the motherboard is at fault.

  • lecky4 Apr 26, 2008

    I know power is getting to it as we get the external power LED comes on and after 2/3 seconds the caps lock LED and one other flash and thats all the thing does.

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Check the power supply-check the power pack-

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