Satellite A60-106 power up issue

I have a A60 with a massive power up problem. It's a A60-106. The problem is that when i press the power button and it starts up great it wotks perfectly when i shut down and go back to it i have to press the power button about 50 times before it will power up the led light are on but nobody is at home.
I have tried everything but no success when it works there is no problem, it runs great. I am a pc techy and can't get to the bottom of it.
Can any one help?
cheers

Hi
In this case its not easy to say why it occurs and what the problem can be. For me it sounds like something wrong with the power button contacts.
But I can give you a precise answer.
I dont know if your warranty is valid but if yes, so you should ask the ASP for the help. You shouldnt open the notebook because you will loose the warranty.

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