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anone know anything about ibm thinkpads? help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I had the same type of thing, ended up binning it as a new mainboard doesnt come cheap.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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disconnect the power lead, then Take the ram, and PC cards, CD's, floppies, hard disk, battery out, reconnect the power, and switch on. - see if anything comes on screen.
Press the little switch that turns the screen off when you close the lid down a few times, just in case it is stuck.Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0 -
It has gone into hibernation. Have you tried pressing and holding down the on/off button for 5 or so seconds?0
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thx alot everyone i took the battery out and its back on screen now well done and thanks alot to everyone who has helped me out0
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