My IBM T22 laptop won`t power on. When I push the power button
the light flashes on but goes out. Laptop does not power up.
okie44 0 Newbie Poster
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Jump to Post— The New Normal 12Try taking the battery out, cleaning the metal terminals and putting it back in. Even if you're plugging it into a wall socket, it needs this battery connection to work.
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The New Normal 12 Posting Whiz in Training
Try taking the battery out, cleaning the metal terminals and putting it back in. Even if you're plugging it into a wall socket, it needs this battery connection to work.
okie44 0 Newbie Poster
Cleaning the battery connections did not help. The battery is only
3 months old, so they should be pretty clean anyway.
The New Normal 12 Posting Whiz in Training
I'm not very knowledgeable about laptops, I only mentioned the terminals thing because I've heard others have this problem.
If you can borrow a friend's (or computer store's) battery, and find that works you've found your problem. A laptop battery should last from 1 to 3 years though, so this is an unlikely cause in your situation.
I assume you charged the battery (joke, sorry but I had to say it).
Sorry I can't be more help. Someone else will have a better idea.
Suspishio 32 Posting Virtuoso Team Colleague
Does the power charger have a light and is it on? These units are often the culprits.
if it's not a power issue, then it's inside the laptop and unless it's in warranty, it's a lot of hassle.
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