How to Troubleshoot a Lenovo T61

While Lenovo laptops are generally reliable, Lenovo users are not immune from the hardware problems that eventually affect all computer users. Although a large number of companies offer laptop diagnostic and repair services, many users prefer to avoid the added cost and downtime that come with having a laptop professionally serviced. Fortunately, Lenovo provides powerful diagnostic software for its laptops, which takes the guesswork out of troubleshooting laptop problems and allows users to pinpoint problems on their own.

• 1

  Shut down the laptop.

• 2

  Remove any disks from the laptop.

• 3

  Turn on the computer and immediately press the blue "ThinkVantage" button.

• 4

  Choose "Diagnose Hardware" from the menu now displayed on the screen.

• 5

  Choose "Diagnostics" from the PC Doctor main menu and then select "Run Normal Test." A full battery of tests will be performed on the laptop.