Lenovo Thinkpad W530 intermittent shutdowns
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My laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad W530) has been experiencing intermittent shutdowns, starting a couple of months ago.
These shutdowns (and sometimes freezes - which eventually shut down the laptop) increased in frequency from a couple a week to every couple of minutes. Shutdowns can sometimes occur immediately once the OS starts, right after the initial Lenovo startup screen.
The laptop can enter periods where it will continously shutdown after the first shutdown occurs (if more startup attempts are made), and after this period can work for 10 mins - a few hours. These shutdowns occur after the start screen, however.
I have:
- replaced the stock drive with a new Sandisk SSD
- installed Kubuntu (from scratch, new HDD), was previously running windows 7 on previous HDD
- Checked temps w/ sensors on Kubuntu, they stay within acceptable bounds until the shutdown occurs (max 45-55 deg Celsius)
- Used different batteries, and ran on and off AC power, with and without a battery
- Changed from "Nvidia Optimus" (aka Switchable graphics in the BIOS, which switches between Integrated and Discrete graphics), to always running on Discrete graphics
- Turned off the option in the BIOS that auto-reactivates NVIDIA Optimus
Note : The computer does not undergo any shutdowns while in the BIOS
Note (After turning off Optimus): After a shutdown, the laptop will now shutdown a few times instantly after turning on, before the launch screen, and shutdowns are sometimes correlated with moving the laptop, but at other times it can be shook/moved without any problems.
I assume that this may be a motherboard problem, possibly correlated with temperature.
Specs:
- OS: Windows 7 and Kubuntu
- Laptop: Thinkpad W530
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- CPU: Intel (R) Core i7-3720QM (2.60 GHz)
- SSD: Sandisk (replacement, used to be stock)
- Video card: NVIDIA Quadro K1000M
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My laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad W530) has been experiencing intermittent shutdowns, starting a couple of months ago.
These shutdowns (and sometimes freezes - which eventually shut down the laptop) increased in frequency from a couple a week to every couple of minutes. Shutdowns can sometimes occur immediately once the OS starts, right after the initial Lenovo startup screen.
The laptop can enter periods where it will continously shutdown after the first shutdown occurs (if more startup attempts are made), and after this period can work for 10 mins - a few hours. These shutdowns occur after the start screen, however.
I have:
- replaced the stock drive with a new Sandisk SSD
- installed Kubuntu (from scratch, new HDD), was previously running windows 7 on previous HDD
- Checked temps w/ sensors on Kubuntu, they stay within acceptable bounds until the shutdown occurs (max 45-55 deg Celsius)
- Used different batteries, and ran on and off AC power, with and without a battery
- Changed from "Nvidia Optimus" (aka Switchable graphics in the BIOS, which switches between Integrated and Discrete graphics), to always running on Discrete graphics
- Turned off the option in the BIOS that auto-reactivates NVIDIA Optimus
Note : The computer does not undergo any shutdowns while in the BIOS
Note (After turning off Optimus): After a shutdown, the laptop will now shutdown a few times instantly after turning on, before the launch screen, and shutdowns are sometimes correlated with moving the laptop, but at other times it can be shook/moved without any problems.
I assume that this may be a motherboard problem, possibly correlated with temperature.
Specs:
- OS: Windows 7 and Kubuntu
- Laptop: Thinkpad W530
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- CPU: Intel (R) Core i7-3720QM (2.60 GHz)
- SSD: Sandisk (replacement, used to be stock)
- Video card: NVIDIA Quadro K1000M
motherboard shutdown thinkpad nvidia-quadro switchable-graphics
asked Feb 19 '16 at 21:36
AAA
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Which OS are you running when it does this?
– Moab
Feb 19 '16 at 21:58
It occurred when i was running Windows 7, and when I changed to Kubuntu.
– AAA
Feb 19 '16 at 21:59
1
Have you Tested your RAM? Take one stick out and see if it occurs then do it with only the other and Determine if one of the sticks is bad.
– NetworkKingPin
Feb 24 '16 at 6:45
I am not located with the laptop right now, but I will attempt this ASAP.
– AAA
Feb 24 '16 at 18:42
There's only one stick, will purchase new RAM soon.
– AAA
Feb 27 '16 at 18:45
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My laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad W530) has been experiencing intermittent shutdowns, starting a couple of months ago.
These shutdowns (and sometimes freezes - which eventually shut down the laptop) increased in frequency from a couple a week to every couple of minutes. Shutdowns can sometimes occur immediately once the OS starts, right after the initial Lenovo startup screen.
The laptop can enter periods where it will continously shutdown after the first shutdown occurs (if more startup attempts are made), and after this period can work for 10 mins - a few hours. These shutdowns occur after the start screen, however.
I have:
- replaced the stock drive with a new Sandisk SSD
- installed Kubuntu (from scratch, new HDD), was previously running windows 7 on previous HDD
- Checked temps w/ sensors on Kubuntu, they stay within acceptable bounds until the shutdown occurs (max 45-55 deg Celsius)
- Used different batteries, and ran on and off AC power, with and without a battery
- Changed from "Nvidia Optimus" (aka Switchable graphics in the BIOS, which switches between Integrated and Discrete graphics), to always running on Discrete graphics
- Turned off the option in the BIOS that auto-reactivates NVIDIA Optimus
Note : The computer does not undergo any shutdowns while in the BIOS
Note (After turning off Optimus): After a shutdown, the laptop will now shutdown a few times instantly after turning on, before the launch screen, and shutdowns are sometimes correlated with moving the laptop, but at other times it can be shook/moved without any problems.
I assume that this may be a motherboard problem, possibly correlated with temperature.
Specs:
- OS: Windows 7 and Kubuntu
- Laptop: Thinkpad W530
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- CPU: Intel (R) Core i7-3720QM (2.60 GHz)
- SSD: Sandisk (replacement, used to be stock)
- Video card: NVIDIA Quadro K1000M
motherboard shutdown thinkpad nvidia-quadro switchable-graphics
asked Feb 19 '16 at 21:36
AAA
164
My laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad W530) has been experiencing intermittent shutdowns, starting a couple of months ago.
These shutdowns (and sometimes freezes - which eventually shut down the laptop) increased in frequency from a couple a week to every couple of minutes. Shutdowns can sometimes occur immediately once the OS starts, right after the initial Lenovo startup screen.
The laptop can enter periods where it will continously shutdown after the first shutdown occurs (if more startup attempts are made), and after this period can work for 10 mins - a few hours. These shutdowns occur after the start screen, however.
I have:
- replaced the stock drive with a new Sandisk SSD
- installed Kubuntu (from scratch, new HDD), was previously running windows 7 on previous HDD
- Checked temps w/ sensors on Kubuntu, they stay within acceptable bounds until the shutdown occurs (max 45-55 deg Celsius)
- Used different batteries, and ran on and off AC power, with and without a battery
- Changed from "Nvidia Optimus" (aka Switchable graphics in the BIOS, which switches between Integrated and Discrete graphics), to always running on Discrete graphics
- Turned off the option in the BIOS that auto-reactivates NVIDIA Optimus
Note : The computer does not undergo any shutdowns while in the BIOS
Note (After turning off Optimus): After a shutdown, the laptop will now shutdown a few times instantly after turning on, before the launch screen, and shutdowns are sometimes correlated with moving the laptop, but at other times it can be shook/moved without any problems.
I assume that this may be a motherboard problem, possibly correlated with temperature.
Specs:
- OS: Windows 7 and Kubuntu
- Laptop: Thinkpad W530
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- CPU: Intel (R) Core i7-3720QM (2.60 GHz)
- SSD: Sandisk (replacement, used to be stock)
- Video card: NVIDIA Quadro K1000M
motherboard shutdown thinkpad nvidia-quadro switchable-graphics
motherboard shutdown thinkpad nvidia-quadro switchable-graphics
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asked Feb 19 '16 at 21:36
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asked Feb 19 '16 at 21:36
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asked Feb 19 '16 at 21:36
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Which OS are you running when it does this?
– Moab
Feb 19 '16 at 21:58
It occurred when i was running Windows 7, and when I changed to Kubuntu.
– AAA
Feb 19 '16 at 21:59
1
Have you Tested your RAM? Take one stick out and see if it occurs then do it with only the other and Determine if one of the sticks is bad.
– NetworkKingPin
Feb 24 '16 at 6:45
I am not located with the laptop right now, but I will attempt this ASAP.
– AAA
Feb 24 '16 at 18:42
There's only one stick, will purchase new RAM soon.
– AAA
Feb 27 '16 at 18:45
|
show 3 more comments
Which OS are you running when it does this?
– Moab
Feb 19 '16 at 21:58
It occurred when i was running Windows 7, and when I changed to Kubuntu.
– AAA
Feb 19 '16 at 21:59
1
Have you Tested your RAM? Take one stick out and see if it occurs then do it with only the other and Determine if one of the sticks is bad.
– NetworkKingPin
Feb 24 '16 at 6:45
I am not located with the laptop right now, but I will attempt this ASAP.
– AAA
Feb 24 '16 at 18:42
There's only one stick, will purchase new RAM soon.
– AAA
Feb 27 '16 at 18:45
Which OS are you running when it does this?
– Moab
Feb 19 '16 at 21:58
Which OS are you running when it does this?
– Moab
Feb 19 '16 at 21:58
It occurred when i was running Windows 7, and when I changed to Kubuntu.
– AAA
Feb 19 '16 at 21:59
It occurred when i was running Windows 7, and when I changed to Kubuntu.
– AAA
Feb 19 '16 at 21:59
1
1
Have you Tested your RAM? Take one stick out and see if it occurs then do it with only the other and Determine if one of the sticks is bad.
– NetworkKingPin
Feb 24 '16 at 6:45
Have you Tested your RAM? Take one stick out and see if it occurs then do it with only the other and Determine if one of the sticks is bad.
– NetworkKingPin
Feb 24 '16 at 6:45
I am not located with the laptop right now, but I will attempt this ASAP.
– AAA
Feb 24 '16 at 18:42
I am not located with the laptop right now, but I will attempt this ASAP.
– AAA
Feb 24 '16 at 18:42
There's only one stick, will purchase new RAM soon.
– AAA
Feb 27 '16 at 18:45
There's only one stick, will purchase new RAM soon.
– AAA
Feb 27 '16 at 18:45
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Which OS are you running when it does this?
– Moab
Feb 19 '16 at 21:58
It occurred when i was running Windows 7, and when I changed to Kubuntu.
– AAA
Feb 19 '16 at 21:59
1
Have you Tested your RAM? Take one stick out and see if it occurs then do it with only the other and Determine if one of the sticks is bad.
– NetworkKingPin
Feb 24 '16 at 6:45
I am not located with the laptop right now, but I will attempt this ASAP.
– AAA
Feb 24 '16 at 18:42
There's only one stick, will purchase new RAM soon.
– AAA
Feb 27 '16 at 18:45