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acer 5515 llaptop shuts down within 3 seconds of startup, win vista, n

Started by cc2001 , Sep 27 2012 08:58 AM

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cc2001

Posted 27 September 2012 - 08:58 AM

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Hello
i have an acer 5515 laptop. Recently it developed an issue. Windows vista. The computer shuts down within seconds of startup. Safe mode does not help. Could someone please help me with this issue, i can answer any questions needed as far as model, os etc.

thank you for your help.

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GryphonGuy

Posted 27 September 2012 - 09:29 PM

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How's your battery? Does it does this plugged in? Alternatively, do you know that your power cord still works? Least reliable part of a laptop in my experience. Take a voltmeter to it, and compare to the stated output on the label.