Re: [Thinkpad] Dead A30

memtest86+ (http://www.memtest.org) didn't find a problem within half an
hour (~60% done full scan)

On 1/15/07, Keith Schawel <thinkpad@li.ath.cx> wrote:
>
> Though it isn't always conclusive, you could try running memtest (
> http://www.memtest86.com/). It could either confirm a RAM problem (by
> coming up with errors) or help rule it out (even if it shows no errors,
> there could be a problem). Just a thought.
>
> Keith
>
> On 1/15/07, Alex Austin <circuitsoft.alex@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 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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- Alex Austin
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www.circuitsoftcs.com
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