Thinkpad T21 Problem!!!!!

[bostard]

Ok. Recently my thinkpad starts to randomly blackout whenever it's plugged in to the wall. What i mean by black out is that everything just goes *poof* and I get a black screen (the power indicator is still green so the system is "on"). I try pressing buttons and tried the Fn + F7 to switch screens, but i get no response . I tried to reinstall the OS, but the system blacked out during the installation so I assume this is a hardware issue. Does any1 know how to solve this problem other than replacing the laptop? HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!

 

[rclarke250]

Don't think it's a hard drive issue,sounds more like either the system board or an lcd panel problem. typing this on a T21. Have you tried an external monitor to see if loosing the video,or if it is going to sleep.

 

[bostard]

i've tried plugging in an external monitor so it doesn't sound like the LCD is the problem. It's a hardware problem b/c i tried re-installing WinXP and that doesn't work.

Faulty motherboard?

I'm not blaming you. I'm just saying it's your fault.

 

[rclarke250]

I'm leaning towards motherboard as you indicate it does this only when plugged into AC power?!! Most likely a regulator is shot on the board. 3 year warranty from IBM on that machine.

 

[bostard]

I've tried recently with the Battery. It still has the problem but it's less frequent. I've also heard Laptop can Overheat? is that a possiblility? Maybe the internal fan is dead so the system locks up when it's too hot to prevent damage?

Where can i obtain a copy of a Thinpad T21 repair manual/technical manual?

I'm not blaming you. I'm just saying it's your fault.

 

[os2power]

Check the IBM Thinkpad site for support.
You should check also the Thinkpad assistant that came with your T21, recovery disk, etc.

http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/s...yind=0&operatingsystemind=49979&validate=true

ciao, os2power