[Godspeed]

I have a problem with my laptop. It's Toshiba Sattellite M45-S165. When I press the power button it goes on and off on and off...... Sometimes I have to press it several times till it starts. Has somebody else had the same problem, or can tell me what's wrong with it and how can I fix it (if it can be fixed at all )

 

[TRS-80 vet]

I have a problem with my laptop. It's Toshiba Sattellite M45-S165. When I press the power button it goes on and off on and off...... Sometimes I have to press it several times till it starts. Has somebody else had the same problem, or can tell me what's wrong with it and how can I fix it (if it can be fixed at all )

Right off the bat, it sounds like there might be some jam in the power button which is holding it at just the position that closes the circuit, and turns it on or off.

Either that, or just a malfunctioning power switch.

 

[bizziebill]

Malfunctioning power switch would be my guess, had the same problem with a desktop before.

 

[Godspeed]

So I have to open it and try fix it?

 

[bizziebill]

Only if you know what you're doing.