This year at our school, we have rather successfully transitioned from about 75% Macs to about 95% Macs for faculty/student laptops (sweet!). Not that all Windows computers are bogus, but since we are a 1:1 iPad JK-8 school, management and workflows between Apple devices is MUCH easier without additional OS's and UI's.

Well,

since we do not have a full-time IT/Networking director on campus, our Director of Technology and myself (Tech Support Specialist with heavy Apple teaching background) will often need to troubleshoot/fix this minority breed of PC (among other heavier IT "let's figure this out on the fly" tasks):

I will start to post these "hack" WINS on this blog on occasion...mainly to show how YES, no matter your previous training or age, you CAN learn new skills and APPLY them! #highfive

TODAY's HACK (Emily):

Device: Lenovo T61P Laptop

Issue: Won't power on

Workflow:

Set up laptop, plugged in to power. Press Power button (No action).

*Apple Brain: Reset PRAM? Do PC's have a PRAM?

How do I reset PRAM on a PC? Err...I'll just Google "Lenovo T61p won't turn on..."

This article was deemed most helpful. Ajkula66 was my guide.

Winning Solution:

Pulled out battery, unplugged power, pressed the Power button 10. TIMES. Plugged back in to power...IGNITION! I'm pretty sure this won't be an easy guarantee for much longer. How do you ask a nice PC with decent manners to think about retiring? Thoughts in the comments please!

Now, to figure out Windows Backup...(hehe)