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The notebook doesn’t turn off. | ■ | Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Testing |
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| ■ | Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. |
| ■ | Test or replace the system board. |
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The battery can’t be charged.
■Test the battery pack. See “Check the battery pack” on page 142.
■Test or replace the battery pack.
■Test or replace the system board.
ExpressCard
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The notebook cannot detect the ExpressCard. | ■ | Test or replace the system board. |
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ExpressCard slot pin is damaged. | ■ | Test or replace the system board. |
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Memory
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Memory count (size) appears different from | ■ | Run “Load Setup Defaults” using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot |
actual size. |
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| ■ | Test or replace the |
| ■ | Test or replace the system board. |
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Sound
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No sound comes from the notebook when | ■ | Reinstall the audio driver. |
running Windows multimedia programs. | ■ | Test or replace the speakers. |
| ■ | Test or replace the system board. |
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The internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.
■Test or replace the speakers.
■Test or replace the system board.
Power management
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The notebook will not hibernate. | ■ | Test or replace the keyboard (if control is from the keyboard). |
| ■ | Test or replace the hard disk drive. |
| ■ | Test or replace the system board. |
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The system doesn't hibernate and emits four short beeps every minute.
■Press Fn+o and see if the notebook enters hibernation mode.
■Test or replace the touchpad.
■Test or replace the keyboard.
■Check the hard disk connection to the system board.
■Test or replace the hard disk drive.
■Test or replace the system board.