any suggestion?
i think i found whats wrong with my R51:

really?? when the motherboard is dead what is the failure??

should there be something more to do

already cheked with a memory simm from other r51, and still the same: no beeps, only one light the one of a circle with a z shape figure inside.
can other test be done?? is it a dead motherboard?? maybe needs to resolder some component??

ok good point, let me check with a memory simm mounted
i though that maybe could start and display an error or something
i should have tested first before write a post!
later will write again
thank you!

I've just receive a Thinkpad R51 bought from ebay, it seems to have everything inside. only Battery, a few screws and ram memory are missed.
When powered on the fan works but no video, already connected to an external monitor and still no video.
Where to start checking?
Thanks!!!
Alfredo

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