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compaq laptop 12XL125 does not turn on

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John Hudak

Jan 1, 1970
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This is a 6 yo laptop that was working fine. I replaced the
glidepad/button panel and now it won't turn on. Very strange because
replacement of the glidepad/button panel entailed removing and then
reinserting the thin mylar circuit strip into the new panel. I have
done lots of similar replacements to this type and similar types of
laptops with no problem. Any hints as to what the problem may be or
things to try to resolve the problem?

Things I have tried include:
- replacing the old glidepad/button panel
- removed battery, dvd drive, pressed on/off button for about 10
seconds, then re-assembled
- Tried running only with PS (battery removed)
- tried running only with battery (PS disconnected)
- tried running with both PS and battery
- reseated all connectors

The on/off switch has never showed any signs of flakey operation in the
past...
Thanks for any suggestions!
John
BTW, anybody know the settings are on the slideswitches on the MB? (no,
I didnt touch them...just curious)
 
This is a 6 yo laptop that was working fine. I replaced the
glidepad/button panel and now it won't turn on. Very strange because
replacement of the glidepad/button panel entailed removing and then
reinserting the thin mylar circuit strip into the new panel. I have
done lots of similar replacements to this type and similar types of
laptops with no problem. Any hints as to what the problem may be or
things to try to resolve the problem?

Things I have tried include:
- replacing the old glidepad/button panel
- removed battery, dvd drive, pressed on/off button for about 10
seconds, then re-assembled
- Tried running only with PS (battery removed)
- tried running only with battery (PS disconnected)
- tried running with both PS and battery
- reseated all connectors

The on/off switch has never showed any signs of flakey operation in the
past...
Thanks for any suggestions!
John
BTW, anybody know the settings are on the slideswitches on the MB? (no,
I didnt touch them...just curious)

Dude man you are just doing it backwards.
that version of the laptop has to be connected very nice when you
changed it. remove and connect again.
 
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