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Thinkpad T60 Beeps 4 times then Shuts down...No Video No Bios
Posted on 2008-04-03
I have an IBM thinkpad that Beeps 4 times and then does nothing. No Video...No bios. I press and hold the power button. The lights turn off, then restarts with the same beeps.
I have tried this with no battery (Just AC cord) and with Battery only.
I read that the four beeps have to do with a "security Chip?"
Any suggestions on how to fix this?
I have tried this with no battery (Just AC cord) and with Battery only.
I read that the four beeps have to do with a "security Chip?"
Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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4 beeps could be video issue as well: http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml
Use this link to scan the correct beep code for your system:
https://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/access/aslibmain/aslib/intelliNav.html?doctype=Hints+and+tips&subtype=Error+message
Also try reseat memory see if it helps.
Use this link to scan the correct beep code for your system:
https://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/access/aslibmain/aslib/intelliNav.html?doctype=Hints+and+tips&subtype=Error+message
Also try reseat memory see if it helps.
...not sure where the memory modules reside but I will see if I can locate them and reseat.
Thanks...so far.
Thanks...so far.
Please see the link for how to remove and replace memory:
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/42t8862.pdf
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/42t8862.pdf
Wow!!! That was awesome! Not only did you come up with the service manual link in a flash but the reseating of the ram worked like a charm!! You are a genius sir! This site is worth its weight in Gold!!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Worked for my T42p, but the links are a little old. New ones (for the T42p):
Memory replacement:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-46513.html
...by the way, mine gave four cycles of four beeps, not just four beeps; this is listed as being related to the “System board (Security chip)”:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/supp.....6018.html
Memory replacement:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-46513.html
...by the way, mine gave four cycles of four beeps, not just four beeps; this is listed as being related to the “System board (Security chip)”:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/supp.....6018.html
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