Thanks for your response.No idea what it is but the photograph seems to show several of the pins linked together and possibly some via hole heatsink underneath it so it could be a MOSFET. If it is, and depending on how you perform your test, it could measure as conductive normally and without any fault.
Brian.
Sorry about that, it's a flex 5Is it "Flip 5" or a "Flex 5" ?
I can't find any references to a Flip 5 and Lenovo.
Brian.
Hi,Designator Q reveals it's a transistor. To narrow the selection, you'd measre the case dimensions, e.g. 5x6 mm. Can be that it's an Onseme OEM type, not found in the product portfolio. In this case you'll also identify its function, e.g. SMPS switcher or static power switch, expected operation voltage and current.
Thanks for your idea. Battery voltage is normal, however, when charging it plugged into the board from a power supply by hand, it draws around 3a which I believe is a bit too much or maybe it is the aforementioned chip which is drawing that extra current.That would indicate it has something to do with battery/AC changeover. Are you certain the battery itself is OK and it isn't just trying to draw too much charging current? Can you measure the battery voltage out of the laptop and if possible again under a load, for example with a suitable light bulb across its output. If you can, let us have the two figures and show us any labels on the battery pack we might be able to tell if its the battery itself at fault.
Brian.