New Thinkpad W520 4270CTO does not Post

I have had a lenovo thinkpad w520 4270cto for about 2 weeks that no longer works. Pressing the power button turns the machine on and the lights flash on for a second then turn off. The ring around the power button stays lit and the fan sometimes stays. Some heat can be felt coming out the exhaust.
Troubleshooting:
Removing hard drives - no change
using just 1 memory stick - no change
remove battery and ac power while trying to turn on 10 to 30 times and then plugging power back in - no change
disconnect the CMOS battery for an hour, connect it afterwards - no change
I have called the support number 1-800-426-7378 given to me the the online support chat person and was told the motherboard will need to be replaced. I will receive a box on wednesday and was told to expect 6 business days before i would have it back, hopefully in working condition. This laptop will be going to a ezserve depot.
EDIT: I was told by the phone operator that i did not need to have the battery, adapter, hard drives installed when i ship it can someone please comfirm that? I've read on another forum of a user who ran into difficulty because he did not include all the hardware.  linked here: http://www.pcmech.com/forum/tablets-smartphones-mo​bile-devices/210578-avoid-lenovo-ezserv-depot-repa​...
Lenovo Thinkpad W520 4270CTO - Core i7 2640 - 6GB DDR3 (4gb preconfigured) - 120gb Corsair F120 (2x 500gb RAID preconfigured) - 500gb Seagate momentus (ultrabay)
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Update: 12/23/2011 9:18pm CST
I shipped it in the afternoon of 22nd. Here is the status log.
  Original comments/problem description
BATT WAR ENDS:12/11/2012 WILL NOT BOOT * 
StatusStatus Date/time received Time zone Description
CX
12/23/2011 19:59:00
C
Repair complete, shipped to customer
OS
12/23/2011 09:27:00
C
Machine being repaired
AK
12/19/2011 19:32:00
C
Carrier processing request to ship container
AK
12/19/2011 19:40:16
C
Carrier processing request to ship container
Parts provided may be new or serviceable used parts.
Update: 12/27/2011
I have received my Thinkpad w520 4270cto and it appears the motherboard was the problem. They replaced it and it is now in working condition. Thank you for the prompt support lenovo/ibm.
Update: 12/28/2011
It appears my thinkpad has a giant scratch across the back of the LCD case that was not there before i sent it. I had not noticed it yesterday due to poor lighting. Also the backlight failed to turn on until i rebooted the computer twice.
Lenovo Thinkpad W520 4270CTO - Core i7 2640 - 6GB DDR3 (4gb preconfigured) - 120gb Corsair F120 (2x 500gb RAID preconfigured) - 500gb Seagate momentus (ultrabay)

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