T60 utterly dead?

[DanKj]

I haven't found exactly the same situation here, so will start a new thread.

A few nights ago, I was using my T60 to view some PDF files. I shut it down, unplugged the AC, closed the lid, and set it aside. The next morning, it was simply dead. Won't start on the battery, which must have been fully charged when I shut down, won't start on AC adapter. It doesn't even light any LEDs when the adapter is plugged-in. I've tested the power output of the adapter, and it is 20.5 volts, which looks normal. Took it to a shop, where they used a new AC adapter - nothing, again, not even an LED.


The shop kept it overnight, did whatever tests they do without opening the laptop, and nothing. Wouldn't work when docked, they said.

I did try something I found online, but that failed: removed battery, unplug, push Power button 10 times in 10 secods, hold Power for 30 seconds, then replace battery. That did nothing!

So, what's going on? No battery power, no AC power, no LED indicators, nuthin. It was bought used a few months ago, and the 1-year warranty is over (that figures!) ... Shop wants to stick in a new motherboard, but as they don't even know WHY or WHAT has happened, I don't want that expense. Help, if anyone can !

[RaviN]

I had an almost identical problem a couple of months ago:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=

The unit was running hot a few days prior. I had tried cleaning the fan and vents but then it just died. The depot put in a new motherboard and fan assembly; there was no way to recover the original hardware. When mine died, I still had LEDs light up showing a good battery.