Problem with Advanced Mini Dock on restart T61

[Belenus]

Hi all lenovo users

Recently I had some Issues with my Advanced Mini Dock, I have a T61

The problem is, when I turn on the Laptop Its OK, but when it start loading the SO or the desktop, WinXP, Win7,  freezes and nothing works, I need to power off by pushing the power on button a few seconds, when I push the turn on button again, it sounds like start the process of power on, but the screen never turn on, the red led of the docking never turn on, and the 'play' green led stay turned on, never changes to the red and green led when it turn on correctly, and when I push the power on button it turn it off immediately

I dont know what is happening if I undock my laptop, and make all the process related above all works fine, Idisconneted all thecables of the docking and nothing changes

Thanks for your help, and sorry for my english

[fmyhr]

Hi Belenus,

Does your T61 start up and shut down properly when you have it plugged into the wall via the AC adapter (but NOT the dock)?

[Belenus]

Hi, Yes all works normal when I not use the dock, plugged to the wall via the AC adapter, and without the AC adapter (Battery), I only experience problemes when it's on the dock

[fmyhr]

Hmm...

What happens if you boot from CD (you could try PC Doctor) while your T61 is docked?

[Belenus]

ok I downloading the PC Doctor and ill try and post what it says

Thanks

[Belenus]

I downloaded and try but when Its doing some test the Laptop turn it off, for VGA the GPU test failed, how can I test the advanced mini dock??

[fmyhr]

I don't think that PC Doctor will test the dock directly.

But, could you please try booting the PC Doctor CD again, this time with your T61 NOT in the dock. And see if the GPU test passes then. I expect it will pass when you're not docked.

It's really looking like there's a problem with your dock. Or maybe the docking connector on either or both your T61 and your dock. You might try blowing any dust out of both connectors and inspecting them (magnifying glass?) to see if they appear ok.

Good luck, please let us know how it goes.

[Belenus]

I checked and I think that its a problem with the dock, because 2 USB ports are not working, and about the Nvidia GPU test failed, I read something that most of the nvidia cards for laptop has that problem, 

So I need to call to the support and guarantees?

I dont know also If they can check my Advanced Mini Dock

Thanks four your help, opinion! 

[fmyhr]

If your dock is under warranty, definitely call for service. In this case Lenovo will probably just exchange it for a working one.

If it is out of warranty, your least expensive option may be to buy a used dock rather than repair yours. Lenovo Outlet sometimes has the docks for about $70. I bought a "scratch and dent" one that looks brand new. Of course you can also check eBay.

Good luck!