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    T61 randomly shutting down

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by amejr999, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. amejr999

    amejr999 Newbie

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    Hey folks-

    Hoping someone can help out. Every few days, my T61 randomly shuts itself off. I'll put the machine on standby and put it in my laptop case, and then when I pull it out it is completely off. It generally happens when the laptop's been moved, but not always. Usually I just hit the power button and it boots normally (though Windows says there was an improper shutdown and asks if I want to boot to safe mode). This has been going on for a while, and I sent the laptop back to the depot for repair--they replaced the system board, but with no success. Earlier today, I had the same issue, but the machine refused to turn on for a few minutes until I took the battery out for a minute and put it back.

    Does anyone have any idea how to fix this issue? Thanks a lot!
     
    amejr999, Feb 17, 2009
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  2. miro_gt

    miro_gt Notebook Deity

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    I have an idea.

    your ThinkVantage Active Protection system for the HDD may be causing the problem. Disable it (or make it less sensitive) and try again.
     
    miro_gt, Feb 18, 2009
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