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T60p heats up and shuts down (2 yr old laptop, recent new problem)
My T60p overheats when connected to power. I have it sitting on a wooden desk without a docking station. Air flow is no encoumbered. After some use (no graphics, no games) the bottom left of the laptop becomes too hot to hold and the laptop flakes out and shutdows.
I've had this laptop for 2 years and this has just started happening in the last month.
Might be that the there is lint built up but nothing visible when I look. What is the suggested fix?
I've had this laptop for 2 years and this has just started happening in the last month.
Might be that the there is lint built up but nothing visible when I look. What is the suggested fix?
I’m slightly frustrated
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Inappropriate?Rsud,
Well, if you are in warranty, then simply call support. If you are out of warranty, we can try some things to check it out.
You note this happens when plugged in to AC. Does it also occur if only running off the battery? Try to see what changes in condition there are running just on battery, on AC with battery installed, and just on AC with battery removed.
Does the system fan run normally? Does is seem to run faster than normal? If the fan is running fast all the time, it could indicate dust build up. If it never runs, it could be a defective fan.
You can remove the keyboard carefully with the system off to observe the fan. There are several screws on the bottom marked with the keyboard symbol which will need to be removed. Be very careful when unplugging the keyboard from the system board as it is easy to damage the connector if one isn't careful.
With the keyboard out, inspect the fan for evidence of excessive dust build up and also check the heat sink fins on the output of the fan to be sure there is no dust build up clogging the fins.
It does sound like the thermal protection is kicking in for some reason.
Mark
I’m concerned
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Inappropriate?I am having the same problem with my 2yr old Lenovo T61p. A few minutes after I plug in, the laptop (probably system board; not the battery) becomes incredibly hot and unsuable as a "laptop". I have started using a metal tray (used for baking) as a heat sink to work but eventually I have to just unplug due to overheating. I noticed that the fan runs just fine when plugged in so it is not defective nor does it sound different (e.g. due to dust build-up). I am afraid of leaving it on the sofa unplugged since it gets really hot (fire hazard?).
This problem has started happening around the same time when I got a new Lenovo battery from Lenovo. Unfortunately I upgraded to Windows 7 RTM at the same time when I got a new battery. But all my drivers are up to date as far as I can tell (in device manager). My application load / characteristics are also unchanged (typical browser/productivity apps like Outlook/Word for the most part)
New battery part number is 42T4619. BTW, the battery itself is nice and cool. All the heating problem is with the system board (I just removed the battery while I am plugged in).
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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