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 Service Hints & Tips | 
 Document ID: LWIK-3QQLSY  | 
TP 310E/ED,315E/ED - Power button does not appear to work
Applicable to: World-Wide
SYMPTOM:
The power button does not appear to work when trying to power down the computer.
CONFIGURATION:
Any ThinkPad 310E/ED or 315E/ED.
SOLUTION:
The SafeOFF program provides protection from accidental power off.  If you accidentally press the power switch, a dialog box pops up for confirmation.  To power off the computer with SafeOFF running, you must hold the power switch in for 3 to 5 seconds.  If SafeOFF is not running, the computer will power off after a brief delay when the power switch is pressed.
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 Power  | |
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 Date Created  | 
 14-01-98  | |
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 Last Updated  | 
 03-04-98  | |
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 Revision Date  | 
 02-04-99  | |
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 Brand  | 
 IBM ThinkPad  | |
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 Product Family  | 
 ThinkPad 310, ThinkPad 315  | |
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 Machine Type  | 
 2600  | |
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 Model  | 
 Various  | |
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