Beeping code of thinkpad of x31, help me save my laptop plz

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ibaraku · #1 Post by **ibaraku** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:57 pm

Hello Everyone, I own a Thinkpad x31 that all of a sudden is not working, I was running linux fedora 7 when all of a sudden it crashed, when trying to reboot, i get this beeping at startup, they are 4 short beeps (4 times).
The screen does not display anything, I am not sure what to do, any suggestions???

sparta.rising · #2 Post by **sparta.rising** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:06 pm

Beep codes are listed in the hardware maintenance manual which can be found here:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-44018

4 cycles of 4 beeps is a system board problem related to the security chip. It may be that the chip is loose. Usually it means the board is bad.

ibaraku · #3 Post by **ibaraku** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:12 am

Oh man, it sounds like a pricey problem to fix... thanks a lot for the link, and if anyone knows where I can buy the needed part for a not so expensive price, please let me know.
Thanks

#4 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:13 am

X31 Base Unit on EBay

If you get a complete base similar to the above, reassembly using your own existing parts (keyboard, LCD, RAM, etc) is simple screw driver work as long as you follow the manual. You can even sell the defective base as parts to re coupe some dough.

X31 Maintenance Manual.

ibaraku · #5 Post by **ibaraku** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:39 pm

Great thanks for your help, I will buy the new board and install...

sparta.rising · #6 Post by **sparta.rising** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:39 pm

Well first make sure the chip isn't just loose... Prices on X31, X40, even X60 are dropping and that base is a bit pricey, it might be worth checking out whats available for sale before repairing.

Beeping code of thinkpad of x31, help me save my laptop plz

Beeping code of thinkpad of x31, help me save my laptop plz

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