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Thinkpad 240 hibernates automatically on startup

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:54 pm
by giants
Hi, I recently picked up a Thinkpad 240 running XP Pro. When I start it up, right after Windows loads, it goes right into hibernation mode. If I hit the power button, it comes right up into Windows with no problem. It's plugged in and the battery is 100% charged.

Can anybody think of any reason it would automatically go into hibernation?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Re: Thinkpad 240 hibernates automatically on startup

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:40 pm
by TTA
giants wrote:Hi, I recently picked up a Thinkpad 240 running XP Pro. When I start it up, right after Windows loads, it goes right into hibernation mode. If I hit the power button, it comes right up into Windows with no problem. It's plugged in and the battery is 100% charged.

Can anybody think of any reason it would automatically go into hibernation?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Yes the hibernation/suspend swich is bad or stuck. We used to have that issue with 600's a lot. You can pull the swich and solder the contacs so they stay open or just replace the swich.

Re: Thinkpad 240 hibernates automatically on startup

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:00 am
by giants
Great, thanks for the help!