plastic switch
components
(Section 9.18).
3. Reassemble the
expansion base,
allowing the
switch board to
hang out from the
side of the unit
for test purposes.
4. Ensure that the
operating
condition of the
expansion base is
such that the LED
should turn on.
5. If the LED does
not turn on,
replace the cable
harness.
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The cable harness (power 1. Reseat the cable
switch cable harness or harness.
eject switch cable 2. Replace the cable
harness) * is defective or harness.
is not making a complete 3. Replace the
connection. harness extension
cable.
4. Replace the
expansion base
system board.
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* The power and hard drive LEDs are integrated into the power switch board,
which is part of the power switch cable harness. The battery charger LED
is integrated into the eject switch board, which is part of the eject
switch cable harness.
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Table 7-6. Power Problems
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Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
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When a computer is The power button is not Ensure that the power
docked and the being pressed completely button is being fully
expansion base power or is defective. pressed on the power
button is pressed, the switch board by
expansion base and completing the
computer do not power following steps:
on, no beep is 1. Remove the power
emitted, and there is switch from the
no LED activity on top cover of the
either the expansion expansion base,
base or the computer. but do not
disconnect the
power switch
cable harness.
2. Remove the power
switch board from
the rest of the
plastic power