T601f instant shutdown

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T601f instant shutdown

#1 Post by wujstefan » Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:21 pm

Hello,

I've observed a strange system behaviour - while moving the laptop when on it instantly shutdowns for no reason. It can be turned on again only after removing the battery and installing it again.

As far as I remember I had the same issue with my T60p couple of years ago, but can't remember what was it.

My system specs:
T9500 w/Dual IDA
Middleton Bios
nvs140m
240Gb SSD
8Gigs of Hynix DDR2
clean W7 install; used it just a couple of weeks so far.
Dailies:
T601f, X61sfL - work
HP Elitebook 8710w (T9500, 8Gb, SSD, 1600M, AUO WUXGA) - multimedia
R61f - wife
R61f - kids
Collectibles:
T43, Z60t, G41, R30, R50e
Under construction:
A31, 600X, R52p, T22, A22m, R40, T30

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Re: T601f instant shutdown

#2 Post by micrex22 » Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:48 pm

When I installed a T61 battery in my T60, it would cause the T60 to shut down after finishing loading windows. Also, a weird battery I got from George will cut the power to the laptop after running for 20 minutes, and then needs to be reseated for the T61 mobo to power back on.

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Does this behaviour happen without the battery? If not, then the battery is the cause.

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Re: T601f instant shutdown

#3 Post by brchan » Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:24 pm

Issue is most likely the battery, as micrex22 stated. However, I haven't had any issues with swapping OEM T60, T61, and T500/W500 batteries with a T60 or T61. Other than that, maybe a short caused by a loose screw somewhere inside the case?
Current Thinkpads: W530 (functional classic keyboard mod), X301, T61, T60, T43, T23, 600X, 770
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Re: T601f instant shutdown

#4 Post by wujstefan » Sat Sep 10, 2016 1:55 am

I will try the battery. I've got a couple of them so this wont be a problem.

If this doesn't help, I'll take a look under the hood :)
Dailies:
T601f, X61sfL - work
HP Elitebook 8710w (T9500, 8Gb, SSD, 1600M, AUO WUXGA) - multimedia
R61f - wife
R61f - kids
Collectibles:
T43, Z60t, G41, R30, R50e
Under construction:
A31, 600X, R52p, T22, A22m, R40, T30

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Re: T601f instant shutdown

#5 Post by Cigarguy » Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:00 am

Had this happen once on a T61p that I bought for parts. The previous owner inserted a screw in the keyboard drain hole instead of the screw hole. A slight pressure in the middle of the keyboard resulted in a short and instant shutdown. Take screw out, place in proper slot and it works fine.

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Re: T601f instant shutdown

#6 Post by ajkula66 » Sat Sep 10, 2016 9:13 am

My suggestion would be to check whether the CPU is screwed in properly, and that the heatsink sits as it should.
micrex22 wrote: Also, a weird battery I got from George will cut the power to the laptop after running for 20 minutes, and then needs to be reseated for the T61 mobo to power back on.
I wish that you would've communicated this problem to me when you first got the system, I would've found a way of getting another battery to you. Now, a year later, I've gotten rid of most of my machines and parts and have no batteries to spare...
...Knowledge is a deadly friend when no one sets the rules...(King Crimson)

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George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)

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Re: T601f instant shutdown

#7 Post by wujstefan » Sat Sep 10, 2016 3:14 pm

Reseated CPU and Fan; will try to observe the results.
Dailies:
T601f, X61sfL - work
HP Elitebook 8710w (T9500, 8Gb, SSD, 1600M, AUO WUXGA) - multimedia
R61f - wife
R61f - kids
Collectibles:
T43, Z60t, G41, R30, R50e
Under construction:
A31, 600X, R52p, T22, A22m, R40, T30

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