Difference between revisions of "Known Problems"

From ThinkWiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Sound Problems)
(recategorized problems list, removed problems that have been solved ages ago by updated drivers)
Line 2: Line 2:
 
|style="vertical-align:top;padding-right:20px;width:10px;white-space:nowrap;" | __TOC__
 
|style="vertical-align:top;padding-right:20px;width:10px;white-space:nowrap;" | __TOC__
 
|style="vertical-align:top" |
 
|style="vertical-align:top" |
Information on known problems with certain ThinkPad models.
+
This page provides information regarding known problems with certain ThinkPad models.
 +
 
 +
A complete fix or a work-around for a problem, may not be possible in some circumstances.
 
|}
 
|}
==Display Problems==
+
==Hardware Problems==
*[[Problem with unusable console | Console unusable]] <tt>(models with savage video chipset: T2x, A22e)</tt>
+
===Display-related===
*[[Problem with Pixel Error | Dead pixels on TFT displays]] <tt>(all models)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with Pixel Error | Dead pixels on TFT displays]] (all models with a TFT display)
 +
*[[Problem with broken inverter | Inverter broken]] (all models with an inverter)
 +
*[[Problem with garbled screen | Garbled Screen]] (A3x, T4x, R5x, R40, R32)
 +
*[[Problem with key and trackpoint markings on the display | Key and Trackpoint markings on display]]
 +
*[[Problem with red display shadow | Red shadow on display]] (T41p)
 +
*[[Problem with red tinted display | Red tinted display]] (TP 23)
 +
 
 +
===Storage-related===
 +
*[[Problem with hard drive clicking | Clicking Hard Drive]] (models with Hitachi's 5k80 hard drive)
 +
*[[Problem with failing Zip drive]] (Ultrabay 2000 Zip 250 drive)
 +
 
 +
===Motherboard-related===
 +
*[https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-X-Series-Tablet-and/VGA-output-problem/td-p/47356 VGA-out will die and needs mainboard replacing] (X61)
 +
*[[Problem with failing memory slot]] (T20, T21, T30, X3x)
 +
*[[Problem with USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 problems]] (T4x, R5x, X40)
 +
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=59577 Problem with faulty voltage regulators] (A2x, T20, T21, T22)
 +
 
 +
===Power-related===
 +
*[[Problem with ThinkPad 600 batteries|600 series Battery dying prematurely]] (600, 600E, 600X)
 +
*[[Damage in 56W AC-Adapter, plastic housing melted |AC-Adapter damaged, plastic housing melted]] <tt>(240, 390, i and s models)</tt>
 +
*[[High-pitch noise from AC-Adapter]] <tt>(T60/p)</tt>
 +
 
 +
==Software Problems==
 +
===Display-related===
 +
*[[Problem with unusable console | Console unusable]] (all models with an S3 Savage display controller)
 
*[[Problem with DVI throughput | DVI throughput on port replicators and docks]] <tt>(models from 2000-2004)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with DVI throughput | DVI throughput on port replicators and docks]] <tt>(models from 2000-2004)</tt>
*[[Problems with fglrx | Problems with ATI proprietary fglrx display driver]] <tt>(ATI Radeon models)</tt>
+
*[[Problems with fglrx | Problems with ATI proprietary fglrx display driver]] (all models with an ATI display controller)
*[[Problem with garbled screen | Garbled Screen]] <tt>(T40, T41, T42, R32, R40, R50p, R51, A30, A31, A31p)</tt>
+
*[https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2187 Radeon 7500 "DynamicClocks" randomly hangs] (T4x, Xorg-X11 bug report)
*[[Problem with broken inverter | Inverter broken]] <tt>(all models)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with black X | Unmovable square black X in X]] (T2x)
*[[Problem with key and trackpoint markings on the display | Key and Trackpoint markings on display]]
+
*[[Problem with video related system lockup | System Lockups related to video adapter]] (T2x)
*[https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2187 Radeon 7500 "DynamicClocks" randomly hangs] <tt>(TP T4x, Xorg-X11 bug report)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with video related system lockup II | System Lockups related to video adapter T42]] (T42, T42p)
*[[Problem with red display shadow | Red shadow on display]] <tt>(TP T41p)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with video blanks after lid close and open | Video blanks after closing and opening lid]] (X41)
*[[Problem with red tinted display | Red tinted display]] <tt>(TP 23)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with ati driver in xorg 6.9.x | System lockup soon after starting xorg 6.9.x ]] (T4x)
*[[Problem with black X | Unmovable square black X in X]] <tt>(TP T2x)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with video related system lockup | System Lockups related to video adapter]] <tt>(TP T2x)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with video related system lockup II | System Lockups related to video adapter T42]] <tt>(TP T42, T42p)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with video blanks after lid close and open | Video blanks after closing and opening lid]] <tt>(X41)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with ati driver in xorg 6.9.x | System lockup soon after starting xorg 6.9.x ]] <tt>(TP T4x)</tt>
 
 
*[[Problem with video output switching | Video output switching]]
 
*[[Problem with video output switching | Video output switching]]
 
*[[Problem with LCD brightness buttons | Video brightness up keys don't work or cause crashes]]
 
*[[Problem with LCD brightness buttons | Video brightness up keys don't work or cause crashes]]
*VGA-out will die and needs mainboard replacing <tt>(X61)</tt>
 
*[[Debian Nvidia Drivers on the T530 | Getting the most from your NVidia hardware on a T530 with Debian linux]]
 
  
==Harddisk Drive related Problems==
+
===Storage-related===
*[[Problem with APS harddisk parking|APS harddisk parking]] <tt>(models featuring APS)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with APS harddisk parking|APS harddisk parking]] (all models with APS)
*[[Problem with too large harddrive|BIOS hangs with harddrive sized over 8G]] <tt>(560)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with too large harddrive|BIOS hangs with harddrive sized over 8G]] (560)
*[[Problem with hard drive clicking | Clicking Hard Drive]] <tt>(models with Hitachi's 5k80 hard drive)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with non-ThinkPad hard disks|Non-ThinkPad hard disks]] (T43, T43p, R52, X41)
*[[Problem with non-ThinkPad hard disks|Non-ThinkPad hard disks]] <tt>(T43, X41, R52)</tt>
+
*[[How to put SATA in old ThinkPads#over-validated input|SATA performance limited to UDMA 2]] (all models with a I/O controller capable of only IDE)
*[[Problems with SATA and Linux|SATA and Linux]] <tt>(T43, X41, R52, Z60)</tt>
 
*[[How to put SATA in old ThinkPads#over-validated input|SATA performance limited to UDMA 2]] (A31p R32 T23 T30 X22 X23 X24)
 
  
==Network Problems==
+
===Network-related===
*[[Problem with 3Com 10/100 Ethernet card not being recognized|3Com 10/100 Ethernet card not recognized]] <tt>(models with that card)</tt>
+
*[[Problem with 3Com 10/100 Ethernet card not being recognized|3Com 10/100 Ethernet card not recognized]] (all models with this card)
*[[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card|"Unauthorized" MiniPCI Wireless Network card error (Error 1802)]] <tt>(Recent TPs)</tt>
 
 
*[[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]] fails to work with certain firmware versions
 
*[[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]] fails to work with certain firmware versions
*[[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>
+
*[[Problem with error 01C9 - More than one Ethernet devices | Error 01C9: More than one Ethernet Devices are found (Atheros WLAN MiniPCI)]] (A31, A31p, T23, T30, X22, X23, X24, X30)
 
*[[Problem with e1000: EEPROM Checksum Is Not Valid]] <tt>(T60, X60, may be others)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with e1000: EEPROM Checksum Is Not Valid]] <tt>(T60, X60, may be others)</tt>
*[[Problem with e1000: 99.9% packet loss on 7.x drivers]] <tt>(Recent TPs)</tt>
 
 
*[[Problem with 3945ABG: Internal wifi cannot associate with AP]] <tt>(T60, probably others)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with 3945ABG: Internal wifi cannot associate with AP]] <tt>(T60, probably others)</tt>
 
*[[Need to disable V90/V92/56K modem speed]] ([[IBM_Integrated_Bluetooth_III_with_56K_Modem_(BMDC-2)|BMDC-2]] on X40)
 
*[[Need to disable V90/V92/56K modem speed]] ([[IBM_Integrated_Bluetooth_III_with_56K_Modem_(BMDC-2)|BMDC-2]] on X40)
  
==Power Management, AC-adapter or Battery Problems==
+
===Power-related===
*[[Problem with ThinkPad 600 batteries | 600 series Battery dying prematurely]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X)</tt>
 
*[[Damage in 56W AC-Adapter, plastic housing melted |AC-Adapter damaged, plastic housing melted]] <tt>(240, 390, i and s models)</tt>
 
 
*[[Problems with ACPI suspend-to-ram|ACPI suspend-to-ram]] <tt>(ACPI sleep troubles)</tt>
 
*[[Problems with ACPI suspend-to-ram|ACPI suspend-to-ram]] <tt>(ACPI sleep troubles)</tt>
 
**[[Problem with display remaining black after resume|Blank display after resume]] <tt>(various models)</tt>
 
**[[Problem with display remaining black after resume|Blank display after resume]] <tt>(various models)</tt>
Line 56: Line 69:
 
*[[Problem with CPU frequency scaling | CPU frequency scaling locks up when on AC power only]] <tt>(several models)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with CPU frequency scaling | CPU frequency scaling locks up when on AC power only]] <tt>(several models)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with system turning itself on | Immediate restarts from suspend, hibernate, and halt]] <tt>(several models)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with system turning itself on | Immediate restarts from suspend, hibernate, and halt]] <tt>(several models)</tt>
*[[Replacing your AC Adapter or AC/DC Combo adapter]] <tt>(many models)</tt>
 
  
==Sound Problems==
+
===Audio-related===
 
*[[Problem with broken sound on ThinkPad 600 | Broken sound on ThinkPad 600/E]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X, 770Z)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with broken sound on ThinkPad 600 | Broken sound on ThinkPad 600/E]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X, 770Z)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with audio jacks | Audio jacks not working properly]] <tt>(TP T43)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with audio jacks | Audio jacks not working properly]] <tt>(TP T43)</tt>
Line 65: Line 77:
 
*[[Problem with no sound on ThinkPad R60e | No Sound on ThinkPad R60e and T60]] <tt>(R60e, T60)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with no sound on ThinkPad R60e | No Sound on ThinkPad R60e and T60]] <tt>(R60e, T60)</tt>
  
==Misc Problems==
+
===BIOS/UEFI-related===
 +
*[[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card|"Unauthorized" MiniPCI Wireless Network card error (Error 1802)]] <tt>(Recent TPs)</tt>
 +
*[[Problem with disabled VT]] <tt>(Z61t, X60, X60s)</tt>
 +
 
 +
===Miscellaneous Problems===
 
*[[System randomly freezes and requires hard reset]] <tt>(X61s and all newer systems including X,T,R,Z series)</tt>
 
*[[System randomly freezes and requires hard reset]] <tt>(X61s and all newer systems including X,T,R,Z series)</tt>
*[[Problem with Bending / Twisting|Casing malformed by bending/twising]] <tt>(X41)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with failing memory slot]] <tt>(T30, some T2x and X3x models)</tt>
 
 
*[[Problem with Dock USB Ports | Dock USB Ports]] <tt>(T30/X21)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with Dock USB Ports | Dock USB Ports]] <tt>(T30/X21)</tt>
*[[High-pitch noise from AC-Adapter]] <tt>(T60/p)</tt>
 
 
*[[Problem with lm-sensors | lm_sensors kills ThinkPads]] <tt>(TP 570E, 770X/Z, 600E/X, 240, X20)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with lm-sensors | lm_sensors kills ThinkPads]] <tt>(TP 570E, 770X/Z, 600E/X, 240, X20)</tt>
*[[Problem with USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 problems]] <tt>(T40/T41/X40)</tt>
 
 
*[[Embedded Controller Firmware#Firmware_issues|Firmware issues]]
 
*[[Embedded Controller Firmware#Firmware_issues|Firmware issues]]
 
*[[Problem with hot surfaces|Problem with hot surfaces]] <tt>(T43)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with hot surfaces|Problem with hot surfaces]] <tt>(T43)</tt>
*[[Problem with disabled VT]] <tt>(Z61t, X60, X60s)</tt>
 
 
*[[Unable to create recovery cds when another python is installed on the system]] <tt>(T43p)</tt>
 
*[[Unable to create recovery cds when another python is installed on the system]] <tt>(T43p)</tt>
 
*[[Problems accessing cdrom drive]] <tt>(T400)</tt>
 
*[[Problems accessing cdrom drive]] <tt>(T400)</tt>
*[[Overheating]] <tt>(X200)</tt>
 
 
*[[Problem with Overheating then reboot since Ubuntu 11.10]] <tt>(T500)</tt>
 
*[[Problem with Overheating then reboot since Ubuntu 11.10]] <tt>(T500)</tt>
*[[Problem with failing Zip drive]] <tt>(Zip 250 for Ultrabay 2000)</tt>
+
 
 +
==Casing Problems==
 +
*Problem with hairline cracks forming nearby hinges (R3x)
 +
*[[Problem with Bending / Twisting|Casing malformed by bending/twising]] (X4x, T4x)

Revision as of 15:04, 28 December 2019

This page provides information regarding known problems with certain ThinkPad models.

A complete fix or a work-around for a problem, may not be possible in some circumstances.

Hardware Problems

Display-related

Storage-related

Motherboard-related

Power-related

Software Problems

Display-related

Storage-related

Network-related

Power-related

Audio-related

BIOS/UEFI-related

Miscellaneous Problems

Casing Problems