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Indeed, I'm starting to suspect the same.

Just cracked it open this morning to take a look too. Capacitors look ok, no bulging or leaking...

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Looks like we don't have our answer just...

You'd think, but let's just say if the Event logs were any cleaner, they'd sparkle.

NO LEADS whatsoever there. :eek:

baggi,

Does the same thing with two different hard drives, both fresh installs, so it's definitely not Windows.

I'm going to try swapping RAM next. Expect a full report shortly. :)

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Ok, update (apologies for the double post):

As stated above, no luck swapping drives.

Tried updating BIOS, says update not needed, so that should be up to speed.

I seem to be identifying a...

Yes there is, that is the WinDoctor I was referring to. Basically it works alongside the ThinkVantage system update software to run diagnostics on hardware and check software versions. As noted...

Yeah, ran chckdsk already. Fortunately it's a freshly wiped drive, so expendable if push comes to shove.

Ok, been messing with this one for a few days and perpetually running in circles with it. Maybe you guys can help!

IBM ThinkPad T41.

The computer doesn't boot up -- sometimes. That's the kicker...