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TP 380,385 - System may display power-on problems after installing an option
Applicable to: World-Wide
SYMPTOM:
The Thinkpad 380/385 system may fail to power up after installing a new option. When connected to an AC Adapter, the battery light may not be seen.
CONFIGURATION:
Any ThinkPad 380,385 system.
SOLUTION:
The error is a soft reset and will recover.
Step 1
1) Remove the AC Adapter from the system.
2) Remove battery, and attach AC Adapter to the system.
3) Attempt to power on the system.
Note: If your system fails to power-on, proceed to Step 2.
Otherwise, if the system is able to power-on, turn off the system and install the battery.
Step 2
1) Remove the AC Adapter from the system.
2) Remove and replace the battery.
3) Attempt to power on the system.
Note: If the system is able to power-on, you may attach the AC Adapter. Otherwise, if your system fails to power-on, install the battery and attach the AC Adapter to the system. Let the system stand for several minutes. Recheck the system periodically.
The system will recover from this soft error.
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Power | |
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Date Created |
24-10-97 | |
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Last Updated |
17-04-98 | |
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Revision Date |
16-04-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM ThinkPad | |
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Product Family |
ThinkPad 380, ThinkPad 380D, ThinkPad 380E, ThinkPad 380ED, ThinkPad 385D, ThinkPad 385E, ThinkPad 385ED | |
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Machine Type |
2635 | |
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Model |
Various | |
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