Re: [Thinkpad] Dead A30

Well, I switched RAM with my T23, so we'll see if the stability switches.
I'll try PC Doctor later, if this doesn't make it obvious.

On 1/15/07, Nguyen Dao <daongn@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
> You can try replacing the 2 Samsun memory chips, but I do not think that
> it helps. The main problem is the circuit to memory for video card. It's
> BGA, as I said before.
> In this case, you need to download pc doctor from IBM web site and run
> diagnos on video card 10 minutes after power the laptop on to see video is
> bad or memory is bad.
> I bet the BGA video circuit join is bad.
>
> *Alex Austin <circuitsoft.alex@gmail.com>* wrote:
>
> Re-seating the RAM seems to fix it, for 20 mins to a few days. Any idea?
> I've tried both RAM slots (there's only one card)
>
> On 12/23/06, Nguyen Dao <daongn@pacbell.net> wrote:
> >
> > This is the common issue of Thinkpad and other laptops. The main reason
> > is the join of the video chip to motherboard is loosen. On A30, it's
> > hard to fix because you have to get the MB out the case. The Video chip is
> > on the bottom of the board, try to press it for about 30 seconds before
> > power on your laptop.
> > You can try by using a hair dryer to blow hot air around the video
> > chip. However, this requires experience and skill to do.
> > Good luck.
> >
> > *Alex Austin < circuitsoft.alex@gmail.com>* wrote:
> >
> > Oh, Be nice, Matt.
> >
> > Anyway, It'll be several days (after Christmas) until I have access to
> > the
> > unit in question again. I'll report back with my
> > findings/success/attempts
> > when the time comes.
> > - Alex
> >
> > On 12/22/06, Matt wrote:
> > >
> > > Reseat the ram & hard drive.
> > >
> > > Reseat Bruce??
> > >
> > >
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