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My friend has a Satellite P205d-S7436. One moment it was working fine now it won't power on. I get nothing except a blue light indicating that the AC is plugged in...... Any suggestions????

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Hi — sorry about the P205d-S7436 trouble. 's quick thought about the battery is reasonable, and thanks for tidying the thread. Before buying parts, try a few controlled checks so you can narrow the cause and avoid needless expense.

  • Check the AC adapter: read its rated output on the label and, if you can, verify the voltage with a multimeter while it is unplugged from the laptop.
  • Do a power-reset: remove battery and AC, press and hold the power button for 15–30 seconds, then plug AC back in (leave battery out) and try to power on.
  • Swap/inspect: if you have a spare compatible adapter or battery, try them. Look for a loose or damaged DC jack or frayed cable.
  • Reseat modules: open the service hatch and reseat RAM and the hard drive; a bad connection can prevent startup.
  • Watch for indicators: note any LED flashes, beeps, or fan/hard-drive activity when you press power — those patterns help diagnose the board vs. power chain.

Safety notes: remove power before opening the case, discharge yourself to avoid ESD, and do not probe live circuitry unless you know what you are doing. If the adapter and battery test good and the laptop still shows no life, the DC jack or internal power circuit is the likely culprit and will usually need professional repair. If you can post adapter readings or LED blink patterns here, we can help interpret them.

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Glad to have you here! The batterry may need replacing.

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@charles - welcome (your post been also moved to appropriate section)
- would be nice if you in the future marked such post as this one "Flag Bad Post" and typed shorted message such as "Wrong forum" to let moderators to know. Thanx

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