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    Z61m freezes/lockups when USB keyboard or USB KVM is removed

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Redrodan, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. Redrodan

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    For several months my Z61m running XP Pro has been locking up every time I remove the USB keyboard when I go off to a meeting. I get the same problem at home when I unplug the USB KVM when I take my ThinkPad to another room in the house.

    In both cases I must shutdown the ThinkPad before unplugging anything which is such a pain. :mad: (Especially when running late for meeting) USB thumb drives do not seem to cause the lockup.

    I did a few searches and couldn’t find any post with the exact problem but this is what I’ve tried so far.

    • Defragged drives
    • Updated Bios
    • Ran Lenovo updater and downed installed all system updates
    • Tried Disabling USB boot options in Bios
    • Tried the USB Keyboard and USB KVM on different USB plugs

    Does anyone have any suggestions or run into this problem?
     
    Redrodan, Jan 16, 2008
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