Greetings Krazykipper:
If your Lenovo seems dead, try this procedure:
http://www.masnick.com/2007/09/07/the-secret-thinkpad-powerbutton-code-to-bring-dead-laptops-back-to-life/
Apparently, there may be some static interfering with the system, and the repeated button pressing empties the case of all residual electricity allowing the system to restart.
Best of luck,
GreyCatz.