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Laptop (screen?) freezes

#1 Post by jesperdk » Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:44 am

Hi,
I have a ThinkPad T43 (1871-F1G). The laptop (screen?) randomly freezes. If I tilt the laptop I can keep working as if nothing happened.
All keyboard strokes and mouse movements are recorded when the laptop (screen?) freezes. For example, if I type "ThinkPad" and the laptop freezes after hitting "k", the "Pad" appears when I tilt the computer and it no longer freezes.
If I gently press the keyboard down with my hand the computer also resumes.
A friend suggested that I replace the keyboard. I have done this, but it did not solve the problem.
What can I do?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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Re: Laptop (screen?) freezes

#2 Post by Neil » Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:34 pm

Hi, and welcome to the forum!

Search the forum for Southbridge, and I think you will find information about your problem and the solution. You may also want to contact forum member poshgeordie, as he can fix it for you.
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Re: Laptop (screen?) freezes

#3 Post by killer » Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:06 pm

My thoughts too about Southbridge. Yes, Neil has pointed you in a good direction as poshgeordie (Nick) will be able to help with the problem. He is Newcastle-upon-Tyne ... so just across the North Sea from you.

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Re: Laptop (screen?) freezes

#4 Post by jesperdk » Tue May 18, 2010 6:51 am

Nick fixed my laptop by reballing the Southbridge Chip. The costs was reasonable and the service outstanding.
Thanks for the suggestions.

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