Lenovo T61p CTR-6459 won't boot up

I have a Lenovo T61p which won't boot up. During the boot up process, there is one long and two short beeps. Can anyone provide some insight into what might be wrong and possibly how to resolve? Thanks

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Most likely a bad motherboard, there's a *very* long thread about the issue at hand:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T61-and-prior-T-series-ThinkPad/T61p-exhibiting-1-long-and-2-short-beep-...
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Hi Autoexit173,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with system not booting in your Lenovo G560 laptop.
As you have mentioned that the system not booting, please try to remove the RAM and turn on the system and check if you can hear any beep sound. Also try to clean the RAM slots and check for the issue.
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Hi fiddlehead53 (my fingers hurt)
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Ideapad K1 won't boot past Lenovo screen

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If you boot in to BIOS with F1 while powering ON the computerCheck if you system supports UEFI.
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Lenovo T61p upgrading possibilities

Hello dear Lenovo community people,
I am new here and myself I'm an IT technician and I would like to do a few modifications to my Lenovo T61p.
First of all, my biggest plan was upgrading the processor, right now I have a Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 @ 2.4Ghz. I have read many posts and forums about going to Core 2 Extreme X9000 or Core 2 Duo T9300. My question is, are these upgrades possible and how much would they cost in today's used parts economy? Would there be any overheating issues considering the voltage and power they use?
My second question is considering the RAM in my system. I have read that adding up to 8GB is possible, but Lenovo homepage says max is 4GB(which I have). Is it possible for me and how much would they cost in today's used parts economy? Would it be useful?
My third question is about extra add-ons, my edition of this computer didn't come with a built-in SD-card slot, but instead had a built-in Smartcard slot, can I add an SD card slot somewhere(PCMCIA or anywhere else besides USB)?
Also I don't have the firewire port, but instead it has just a black plastic in front of it. Can I add a firewire port there?
Are there also any 3G possibilities on my system, besides 3G USB?
My fourth question is about the HDD, what is the maximum a T61p will support, right now I have a stock 100GB HDD, I was planning on putting a 1TB in, since it fits in there. Is this possible?
Also, what kind of motherboard do I have? I heard the penryn is newer compared to a merom and has more possibilities. How to determine, which model I have?
My last question is considering the TrackPoint, I have the old-fashioned TrackPoint, which the old T23 had(http://blog.codinghorror.com/content/images/uploads/2006/05/6a0120a85dcdae970b0120a86d647f970b-pi.jp... so I really want to upgrade to this new one(http://www.vath.co/images/IBM%20Trackpoint%20SOFTDOME%20165.jpg). Is it possible and will it fit?
Are all these choices useful, considering I do lots of work, install a lot and do med-heavy gaming(CS: GO, old classics, some new ones etc.)?
I am also wondering; which Windows suits me best, right now I have Windows7 Home Premium, what is the next best thing, Enterprise or Ultimate, or stick with Home Premium, what are the differences in perofrmance? Should I go to Windows 8 or 8.1, maybe 9 or 10???
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TYPE: 8889-3DG
S/N: --/-----
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Does UEFI exist on Lenovo T61P running Windows 8.1?

Just installed Windows 8.1 on my Lenovo T61P and running great after fixing wi-fi issue. Need to know how to boot from CD in this new operating system, as BIOS is still same as from XP days. I have read I have to change from UEIF mode to Legacy mode but don't know where it is, it it even exists, or what. This is important as I am setting up rescue boot CD's to recover backups. I can only get into the BIOS Setup Utility screen. See no options for setting to legacy anywhere. Please help as I need to boot from CD to test out emergency options. Has to be a way I would think as I believe Windows 8.1 automatically puts this boot mode in UIFE but I have no issues with security and would like to keep this off if possible.
I have tried also to go in via the options route after stariting Windows. When I get to the screen that gives the option to do this, that option is missing. I read that "Lenovo preloaded Windows 8/8.1 is set up with UEFI boot. If your computer is not fitted with UEFI boot, you can only enter BIOS setup or UEFI firmware via the traditional method."
Last updated 26 Mar 2014.
Are there any downloads that will install this? Am I stuck in UEFI mode or what? Please comment. Am I in Legacy mode? How do I find out?
Is the Bios Update Utility for Windows 8 etc released 8/4/2013 the fix for this? Is this an installed feature or one that can only be run off a boot CD or USB? Looks like it only supports T420s and T420si. Sorry. need on for T61P.
Edit to say;
Forgot to add this info.
Bios vers. 2.3 (7LETDOWW)
Bios date 2012-02-27
CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T9300
CPU Speed 2.5GHz
I did not know the BIOS checked out so new, as it must have been updated on my last warranted repair for this system. Is their an updated file that adds this UIFE to Legacy option in to some type of system setup screen on boot?
thanks and need help soon while I have time to do this.
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Hi,
Your T61p BIOS is pre-UEFI. The Win 8 install couldn't have changed that. You don't need to change anything.
To boot a CD, hit the power button and start tapping F12. That should bring up the boot menu. Select the CD.
[edit] You may find this interesting: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/General-Discussion-Knowledge/What-is-UEFI-and-when-was-it-introduced-on...
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Lenovo T61p Cannot logon

I have a Lenovo T61p running Vista Ultimate which I purchased in May of 2008. Last Friday, I attempted to upgrade my anti-virus package (Spyware Doctor) and somehow damage my system. The laptop hangs just before displaying the login screen...stuck on the "Please Wait..." screen. I encounter he same problem (stuck on Please wait) if I attempt to boot in safe mode. Here is what I have tried without success:
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Lenovo T61p temperatures

Hellp again fellow community members!
First of all I would like to wish all of you a happy new year!
So, I wrote here again, because I have some concerns with laptops and their temps. Ever since I changed my CPU from T7700 -> T9300 C2D on my Lenovo T61p, but after this, the temps have gone down way too much! What I mean is, that before when I used the laptop, idle CPU temps were at 40C and GPU at 48C. Now, the GPU is about the same, but the CPU temps are too too low, from 40C --> 26C. Is this normal? CPU Usage is the same, around 2-10%.
I did change the thermal paste and clean out the dust though, there was no dust!
I have used many many laptops, old, new and from different companies but I have NEVER seen such low temps, EVER! Even on my desktop!!!
Should I worry?
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Bios mode disables all fan controls, smart mode lets the app control the fan and it can be tweaked to give you better cooling or to avoid fan noise depending on your preference. Most use smart mode. Manual mode allows you to set the speed and to run the fan constant, this is generally only good for testing or specific type of use like if you want to run the fan constant at a slow speed instead of having it cycle on at high speed then off again. This can be handy if you're using your laptop while someone is sleeping next to you, the constant slow speed won't disturb someone as much as the on/off. In manual mode it will re-engage control if the temps reach a dangerous level to prevent overheating.
Your results confirm that your laptop is running cooler than most, this could be a good thing and most likely it's because you're not stressing the cpu/gpu chips enough to get the temps up. You can try playing games or watching videos with a player that uses the discrete gpu or you can run a GPU stress test to get the temps up. I use Furmark, it's a free GPU stress test app. When you start it hit the "space bar" to disable the fuzzy donut which isn't required to stress a laptop gpu, it's only needed for a gaming computer many of which have multiple GPUs. When stressed in smart mode you should see the fan coming on when the temp of the CPU and GPU reach 60 to 65c. Temps below this won't engage the fan. With heavy use temps upto mid 80s aren't abnormal and once you get over mid 90s you risk thermal shutdown to prevent damage.
Some factors regarding temp are the room temp and humidity where it's used. If your room is cool and dry the laptop will run a lot cooler. In hot humid climates you'll see a well tuned laptop reaching 60c pretty quickly under moderate use and with cool dry air and light use you may not need the fan at all so I suspect that is what you're experiencing. Cool is usually always better as long as your laptop is working properly and performing well. The stress test I recommend should get your temps up so you can be sure it's working properly and you'll see the fan working properly if it engages when you hit about 60-65c.
The test can also be used to demonstrate the health of your gpu, with the fan on manual mode speed 7 you should see a nice level graph for gpu temp in furmark. This is one example when the manual mode is useful so the changes in fan speed won't change the gpu temp and you can see the chips temps when running at max with max cooling.
In summary I'm inclined to think you have a very efficient cooling system, but these tests will help confirm that.
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New IdeaCentre K330 Won't Boot

Help - I just bought K330. Ran all Windows 7 updates. Ran fine. Everything OK. Then downloaded and installed MS Office Professional. When I restarted machine, it won't boot.
It displays the following message:
"No bootable partition in table"

hey alanwnash,
i do hope you made a recovery disc for your system. If you had, insert the disc and set the bios to boot via optical device.
if no recovery disc was made, i suggest calling our tech team via the number listed in the link below
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T500 won't boot

I recently started having a problem with my T500 where it won't boot. When I press the power button, the fan starts spinning, I can hear the DVD drive & HD spin up, and the light to the left of the battery icon turns on, but that's all I get. It doesn't even get to the BIOS. To confuse the matter a bit, this happens almost 100% of the time, however if I power off & on about 20-30 times, if I'm lucky, it may boot all way into Windows and is fully functional.
I tried calling tech support, but since my laptop is a week out of warranty, they're not interested in helping. They just want me to pay $575 and send my laptop to them.
Since it's not completely dead and occasionally boots, it seems like it may be a loose connection somewhere, or maybe a motherboard going bad. Any suggestions?
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Sounds like a motherboard problem, but this is the first time i have seen a problem like this, i am not sure whether you can attribute it to the motherboard.
But if you are only 1 week out of warranty then you can still upgrade the warranty to 3 years. As i think Lenovo give a one month grace period after the warranty ends where you can upgrade the warranty. You should call Lenovo customer service/sales department and enquire.
If you can get warranty, then it is surely cheaper than you paying the $575 for a once off fix.
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Ideapad S10-3 black screen, won't boot

Hello, every body.
I have a lenovo ideapad s10-3. Right now it is black screen and won't boot, but power works.
I disassembled it, and just left CPU, graphics card, and RAM. Power works, and fan starts rotating and stops. I leave it running, i can feel CPU and Graphics Card hot.
Before this problem(black screen and won't boot) happened. sometime it can boot, somtimes it does not and black screen. Sometime after trying several time (force ti shutdown, restart power on), it boots and goes to be normal. Right now it won't work anymore.
At the left-bottom of laptop, there are 4 flash lights, the former 3 are working fine, and the last (4th. there is small arrow (two sides) in the center of cylinder, what does it mean?) does not flash. If it flashes fine, the computer works well, if not, won't work.
I clean the RAM fingerpin, won't work. Tried to connect with external screen, won't work. Remove BIOS battery, won't work. I tried another Hard Drive and RAM seperately, it does not work.
I did try this solution (How to fix Graphics Card in Lenovo R61 ), but it does not work for my computer.
I can press power button to force the laptop shut down, it looks like the motherboard has no problem
What is going on my laptop. Please help me of this trouble. Thanks a lot.
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Hi,
1) Yeah, somehow OS X has been messed up enough that it can't finish loading. What else have you done with it lately? When I went through my machine fiddling with Quicktime in the system Library folders, I ended up where you are.
2) I don't think you can fix it from the OF prompt. I had a daily backup of my drive, and so I was able to boot off of that. You can boot back into OS 9 though, by holding down the Option key after a cold boot's chime.
4) I'd say it's worth fixing. Beats plunking down $500 or more on a new machine.
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XP won't boot, mising dll, asking for install cd

I have a friends Lenovo 3000 C200, and it won't boot. I do not have a Lenovo Install disk, but do have a XP Pro install disk. When using it, at the start of the recovery, I get prompted for the admin password, which I nor he knows.
With the hard drive in an external SATA cradle, I can view it on my windows 7 box, but there are no files in his profile's My Documents folder, just 200 empty folders. There should be numerous pictures from his camera in the folders with dates that the pics were taken.
I found a sma.txt file on C:\ that has a list of files from his documents folder, and it relates to the time a backup was evidently done prior to the OS crash. Backup is in the C:\RRbackups folder. I have made a backup of this folder (29.5Gb) on my external hard drive, in case I screw up something.
How do I procede? I discovered pon visiting this forum I can boot into the previously unknown recovery partitioin on his hard drive, and do some sort of recovery, but that sounds like it would wipe out the back up files I mentioned above.
What is my next move?

hi BretShooter,
Welcome to the Lenovo Forums.
Just to verify, when you're scanning for document / picture files to backup on the XP drive, do you have "Show hidden files and folders" unchecked on the Folder Options?
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If "Show hidden files" is unchecked then the data must have gotten deleted along with the missing .dll files. If the files are very important I would ran first an undelete utility to recover the files (e.g. via Active Undelete or similar utility).
From here, you can proceed if you'll install a clean Windows XP Pro, install it in parallel, or perform a repair on the current Windows XP installerion.
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