T60p stalls randomly...
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:45 pm
So ever since I got this machine in my hands it's been annoying me with crashing and stalling.
I've tried to get to the problem part that's making those issues but still no success, so help is really needed.
The machine itself is T60p (2007-A16) with Intel C2D T5600, ATI FireGL 5200, 3GB RAM (1GB is original lenovo, and the other is Kingston), 120GB HDD (not original), 9 cell battery etc. Win XP SP2
In the very begging I've used the laptop with another HDD (original lenovo part) - same problems.
Second thing I though could be causing the problem was the RAM. For the moment I've tried using 2x1GB RAM both identical (2Rx8 PC2-5300S-555-12) and the other two (Kingston PC2-667 + 2Rx16 PC2-6400S-666-12).
I've tried any configuration of the above RAM pieces, even single RAM, still no success.
Besides this, I though it was caused by the high (IMO) temperature (60-70* C) but even with lower temperatures, after the cooling mod, the laptop still stalls and crashes.
Now I'm begging to think that It could be the AC adapter (65W) causing those problems, since it could not supply enough power for such laptop.
I'm quite confused, so if you have an idea or some experience please let me know.
PS: Today I've been noticing that when it's charging or discharging the battery the problem does not occur. Which is strange because when discharging it is set to save power, BUT when charging the AC adapter charges the battery and supplies the laptop which seems to be more power draining, than just supplying the laptop only. (which is odd if the power supply is the PITA)
I've tried to get to the problem part that's making those issues but still no success, so help is really needed.
The machine itself is T60p (2007-A16) with Intel C2D T5600, ATI FireGL 5200, 3GB RAM (1GB is original lenovo, and the other is Kingston), 120GB HDD (not original), 9 cell battery etc. Win XP SP2
In the very begging I've used the laptop with another HDD (original lenovo part) - same problems.
Second thing I though could be causing the problem was the RAM. For the moment I've tried using 2x1GB RAM both identical (2Rx8 PC2-5300S-555-12) and the other two (Kingston PC2-667 + 2Rx16 PC2-6400S-666-12).
I've tried any configuration of the above RAM pieces, even single RAM, still no success.
Besides this, I though it was caused by the high (IMO) temperature (60-70* C) but even with lower temperatures, after the cooling mod, the laptop still stalls and crashes.
Now I'm begging to think that It could be the AC adapter (65W) causing those problems, since it could not supply enough power for such laptop.
I'm quite confused, so if you have an idea or some experience please let me know.
PS: Today I've been noticing that when it's charging or discharging the battery the problem does not occur. Which is strange because when discharging it is set to save power, BUT when charging the AC adapter charges the battery and supplies the laptop which seems to be more power draining, than just supplying the laptop only. (which is odd if the power supply is the PITA)