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PowerBook - Latch Light Staying On


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Old 02-21-2006, 08:05 PM
My latch light will not go off, and the bright little light is really annoying me! Any idea how to fix this? It's a 15 inch Powerbook if that helps...
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Old 02-21-2006, 08:07 PM
does it stay on when the computer is in use? or only when its asleep?
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Old 02-21-2006, 08:10 PM
It's staying on while in use, that's what's really bugging me.
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Old 02-21-2006, 08:29 PM
hmm
that is interesting.. does it persist after a restart?
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that is interesting.. does it persist after a restart?
Yes, I've restarted and then now I shut down for a few hours, came back, and it's still doing it. If I move down the monitor it flickers at different points...
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Old 02-22-2006, 10:43 AM
Sounds like a loose wire...or is the latch coming all the way back out when you let the lid up?
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Old 02-22-2006, 04:52 PM
The latch isn't coming out. How can I fix a loose wire?
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Old 02-22-2006, 05:23 PM
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The latch isn't coming out. How can I fix a loose wire?
bring it to the apple store, especially if it is under warantee...
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Old 02-22-2006, 05:49 PM
depending on the severity the people at the apple store will be able to fix it for you.. if it is more severe they will have to ship it back to apple to have it repaired.
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Old 02-22-2006, 10:24 PM
Thank you guys for your help. Next time I get out of the boonies I'll have to take it in for a look.
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Old 02-22-2006, 10:55 PM
until then, i would suggest you buy a lot of post-it notes, cut most of the bottom off and then place it over the offending light...should leave no residue.

or heck, put a bandaid on your books injury
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Old 02-24-2006, 08:50 AM
Haha yeah, right now I have a tin of mints and a pack of game stacked in the front of my computer to block it out. Sounds like it'd get it the way, but it's working so far!
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