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Information on known problems with certain Thinkpad models.
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Information on known problems with certain ThinkPad models.
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==Display Problems==
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*[[Problem with unusable console | Console unusable]] <tt>(models with savage video chipset: T2x, A22e)</tt>
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*[[Problem with Pixel Error | Dead pixels on TFT displays]] <tt>(all models)</tt>
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*[[Problem with DVI throughput | DVI throughput on port replicators and docks]] <tt>(models from 2000-2004)</tt>
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*[[Problems with fglrx | Problems with ATI proprietary fglrx display driver]] <tt>(ATI Radeon models)</tt>
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*[[Problem with garbled screen | Garbled Screen]] <tt>(T40, T41, T42, R32, R40, R50p, R51, A30, A31, A31p)</tt>
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*[[Problem with broken inverter | Inverter broken]] <tt>(all models)</tt>
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*[[Problem with key and trackpoint markings on the display | Key and Trackpoint markings on display]]
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*[https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2187 Radeon 7500 "DynamicClocks" randomly hangs] <tt>(TP T4x, Xorg-X11 bug report)</tt>
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*[[Problem with red display shadow | Red shadow on display]] <tt>(TP T41p)</tt>
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*[[Problem with red tinted display | Red tinted display]] <tt>(TP 23)</tt>
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*[[Problem with black X | Unmovable square black X in X]] <tt>(TP T2x)</tt>
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*[[Problem with video related system lockup | System Lockups related to video adapter]] <tt>(TP T2x)</tt>
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*[[Problem with video related system lockup II | System Lockups related to video adapter T42]] <tt>(TP T42, T42p)</tt>
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*[[Problem with video blanks after lid close and open | Video blanks after closing and opening lid]] <tt>(X41)</tt>
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*[[Problem with ati driver in xorg 6.9.x | System lockup soon after starting xorg 6.9.x ]] <tt>(TP T4x)</tt>
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*[[Problem with video output switching | Video output switching]]
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*[[Problem with LCD brightness buttons | Video brightness up keys don't work or cause crashes]]
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*VGA-out will die and needs mainboard replacing <tt>(X61)</tt>
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*[[Debian Nvidia Drivers on the T530 | Getting the most from your NVidia hardware on a T530 with Debian linux]]
  
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==Harddisk Drive related Problems==
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*[[Problem with APS harddisk parking|APS harddisk parking]] <tt>(models featuring APS)</tt>
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*[[Problem with too large harddrive|BIOS hangs with harddrive sized over 8G]] <tt>(560)</tt>
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*[[Problem with hard drive clicking | Clicking Hard Drive]] <tt>(models with Hitachi's 5k80 hard drive)</tt>
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*[[Problem with non-ThinkPad hard disks|Non-ThinkPad hard disks]] <tt>(T43, X41, R52)</tt>
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*[[Problems with SATA and Linux|SATA and Linux]] <tt>(T43, X41, R52, Z60)</tt>
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*[[How to put SATA in old ThinkPads#over-validated input|SATA performance limited to UDMA 2]] (A31p R32 T23 T30 X22 X23 X24)
  
*[[Problem with lm-sensors | Problem with lm_sensors]] (TP 570E, 770X/Z, 600E/X, 240, X20)
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==Network Problems==
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*[[Problem with 3Com 10/100 Ethernet card not being recognized|3Com 10/100 Ethernet card not recognized]] <tt>(models with that card)</tt>
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*[[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card|"Unauthorized" MiniPCI Wireless Network card error (Error 1802)]] <tt>(Recent TPs)</tt>
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*[[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]] fails to work with certain firmware versions
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*[[Problem with error 01C9 - More than one Ethernet devices | Error 01C9: More than one Ethernet Devices are found (Atheros WLAN MiniPCI)]] <tt>(T23, T30, A31p, R40 and others)</tt>
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*[[Problem with e1000: EEPROM Checksum Is Not Valid]] <tt>(T60, X60, may be others)</tt>
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*[[Problem with e1000: 99.9% packet loss on 7.x drivers]] <tt>(Recent TPs)</tt>
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*[[Problem with 3945ABG: Internal wifi cannot associate with AP]] <tt>(T60, probably others)</tt>
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*[[Need to disable V90/V92/56K modem speed]] ([[IBM_Integrated_Bluetooth_III_with_56K_Modem_(BMDC-2)|BMDC-2]] on X40)
  
*[[Problem with Thinkpad 600 batteries | Battery problem]] (TP 600/E/X)
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==Power Management, AC-adapter or Battery Problems==
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*[[Problem with ThinkPad 600 batteries | 600 series Battery dying prematurely]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X)</tt>
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*[[Damage in 56W AC-Adapter, plastic housing melted |AC-Adapter damaged, plastic housing melted]] <tt>(240, 390, i and s models)</tt>
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*[[Problems with ACPI suspend-to-ram|ACPI suspend-to-ram]] <tt>(ACPI sleep troubles)</tt>
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**[[Problem with display remaining black after resume|Blank display after resume]] <tt>(various models)</tt>
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**[[Problem with high power drain in ACPI sleep | High power drain in ACPI sleep]] <tt>(various models)</tt>
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**[[Problem with LCD backlight remaining on during ACPI sleep | LCD backlight remaining on during ACPI sleep]] <tt>(various models)</tt>
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*[[Problem with fan noise | Fan noise]] <tt>(TP T4x/p, TP R5x/p)</tt>
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*[[Problem with checking battery status | Checking battery status causes mouse to jerk around]] <tt>(R31)</tt>
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*[[Battery drains despite seemingly being charged]] <tt>(A/C adapter issues)</tt>
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*[[Problem with high pitch noises | High pitch noises]] <tt>(several models)</tt>
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*[[Problem with CPU frequency scaling | CPU frequency scaling locks up when on AC power only]] <tt>(several models)</tt>
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*[[Problem with system turning itself on | Immediate restarts from suspend, hibernate, and halt]] <tt>(several models)</tt>
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*[[Replacing your AC Adapter or AC/DC Combo adapter]] <tt>(many models)</tt>
  
*[[Problem with fan noise | Fan noise problem]] (TP T4x/p, TP R5x/p)
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==Sound Problems==
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*[[Problem with broken sound on ThinkPad 600 | Broken sound on ThinkPad 600/E]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X, 770Z)</tt>
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*[[Problem with audio jacks | Audio jacks not working properly]] <tt>(TP T43)</tt>
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*[[Problem with ALSA audio output | No audio heard with kernel 2.6.11+/ALSA]] <tt>(TP T43, T40)</tt>
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*[[Problem with audio clipping|Audio clipping]] <tt>(TP T43, R52)</tt>
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*[[Problem with no sound on ThinkPad R60e | No Sound on ThinkPad R60e and T60]] <tt>(R60e, T60)</tt>
  
*[[Problem with red tinted display | Red tint problem]] (TP 23)
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==Misc Problems==
 
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*[[System randomly freezes and requires hard reset]] <tt>(X61s and all newer systems including X,T,R,Z series)</tt>
*[[Problem with red display shadow | Red shadow problem]] (TP T41p)
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*[[Problem with Bending / Twisting|Casing malformed by bending/twising]] <tt>(X41)</tt>
 
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*[[Problem with failing memory slot]] <tt>(T30, some T2x and X3x models)</tt>
*[[Problem with DVI throughput | Problem with DVI throughput on port replicators and docks]] (models from 2000-2004)
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*[[Problem with Dock USB Ports | Dock USB Ports]] <tt>(T30/X21)</tt>
 
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*[[High-pitch noise from AC-Adapter]] <tt>(T60/p)</tt>
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*[[Problem with lm-sensors | lm_sensors kills ThinkPads]] <tt>(TP 570E, 770X/Z, 600E/X, 240, X20)</tt>
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*[[Problem with USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 problems]] <tt>(T40/T41/X40)</tt>
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*[[Embedded Controller Firmware#Firmware_issues|Firmware issues]]
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*[[Problem with hot surfaces|Problem with hot surfaces]] <tt>(T43)</tt>
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*[[Problem with disabled VT]] <tt>(Z61t, X60, X60s)</tt>
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*[[Unable to create recovery cds when another python is installed on the system]] <tt>(T43p)</tt>
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*[[Problems accessing cdrom drive]] <tt>(T400)</tt>
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*[[Overheating]] <tt>(X200)</tt>
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*[[Problem with Overheating then reboot since Ubuntu 11.10]] <tt>(T500)</tt>
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*[[Problem with failing Zip drive]] <tt>(Zip 250 for Ultrabay 2000)</tt>

Revision as of 19:38, 3 February 2015

Information on known problems with certain ThinkPad models.

Display Problems

Harddisk Drive related Problems

Network Problems

Power Management, AC-adapter or Battery Problems

Sound Problems

Misc Problems