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    Uhoh Embedded Controller Update...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Slavor, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. Slavor

    Slavor Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried updating the embedded controller on my x41T. Unfortunately it says its going to take about 30 seconds for a restart (signaling completion) but it has been at least 20 minutes and it is stuck on the same screen. I am not really sure what to do in fear of bricking the laptop. Should I keep waiting?
     
    Slavor, Apr 19, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Do not shut down your computer. You very well might brick it.

    Sometimes updates can take a few hours even when it should not...just give it time.
     
    Greg, Apr 19, 2009
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  3. Slavor

    Slavor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, got it definetely will not. Does it by chance matter if I had a usb cd rom drive plugged in? I just unplugged the cd rom drive it case it was going to have an issue.
     
    Slavor, Apr 19, 2009
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    Slavor Notebook Enthusiast

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    so....after like 5 hours its still on this screen. I guess GG for me.
     
    Slavor, Apr 20, 2009
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    ernstloeffel Notebook Consultant

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    OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just did the controller update myself for the X41t!! It also hangs!! Why does this happen?

    What should I do? Did it work out for you in the end?
     
    ernstloeffel, Apr 21, 2009
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    ernstloeffel Notebook Consultant

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    well i just turned off the notebook and on again after waiting an hour or so. fortunately the notebook still works fine, but the controller update won't insta... hm, i'll live without the update
     
    ernstloeffel, Apr 21, 2009
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's what I would have advised. It's hard to make a brick. I only know of one thing that will do it and that's not it.
     
    Renee, Apr 21, 2009
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