Need help.....my computer died.....again!

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by drummerboy_dave

If you're talking about a desktop pc, mine did that a few months ago. I called a small local computer shop. He said he'd look at it for $40.00. It was the "power supply", which cost i think $35.00. It didn't seem unreasonable to me. Best of luck.

I'm talking about a laptop and LadyRev said she doesn't want to take it apart as she's never done that with a laptop before.

I took off the two doors on the bottom that I found, but no dust was in them.

*sigh*

Good thing I keep an extra $1000 in my pocket for such emergencies........





Yeah, right!

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

Thanks. LadyRev will know how to get the back off, I'm sure. I'll let you know what happens! If it doesn't work, I have a cheap laptop to sell on Ebay.....

Originally Posted by drummerboy_dave

If you're talking about a desktop pc, mine did that a few months ago. I called a small local computer shop. He said he'd look at it for $40.00. It was the "power supply", which cost i think $35.00. It didn't seem unreasonable to me. Best of luck.

search for IBM Thinkpad repair and you will find how to take it apart. Manytimes to blow out the dust, you will have to remove the keyboard.

It could be a unseated video or memory card.

Some call them "Stink-Pads"

I didnt realize it was a laptop. I was talking about a desktop. Ive never had to work on my laptop. Digging was right though. FIRST suck out large dust bunnies THEN blow it out.

[LadyRev]

Well based on BEEPS, we have narrowed the problem down to DIMM or System Board. DIMM is supposed to be the most likely problem.

So...I'm needing some HELP to get it out! I did find some info online, stuff I already knew mostly...avoid static electricity, yada yada. I need to know WHERE the memory card is, how to get it out, then we can clean connectors and reseat it.

I also looked at prices for replacement DIMM. Its pretty cheap actually.

If anyone wants specifics, this laptop is a ThinkPad T23.

Don't eat the chicken!

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by hammondb3klingon1

Don't eat the chicken!

Had that last night and today!

And I'm having it again tomorrow for lunch!

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

Well based on BEEPS, we have narrowed the problem down to DIMM or System Board. DIMM is supposed to be the most likely problem.

So...I'm needing some HELP to get it out! I did find some info online, stuff I already knew mostly...avoid static electricity, yada yada. I need to know WHERE the memory card is, how to get it out, then we can clean connectors and reseat it.

I also looked at prices for replacement DIMM. Its pretty cheap actually.

If anyone wants specifics, this laptop is a ThinkPad T23.

Here is a link to the service manual.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Another possible problem is shown here.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Disassembly possible found here

[HeavenlyOne]

I'm still trying to figure out where the DIMM is. Can't find it in the manual.

Thanks for the links, BOOM. I'm hoping something works.