Switch off i have an ibm A20 that starts up fine but every few mins it will switch off instantly the fan works but i cant work it out help Please by the way its on windows office 2000

The oven is probably overheating and shutting itself off to prevent damage/fire. If the cooling fan isn't running. Check/replace the thermostat that switches the cooling fan on.

Should like your unit is working fine unless this is constantly happening. If this is a constant thing then condenser coil if dirty,check thermostat setting

I believe in laptops the fan is a integral part which must be plugged in to function , you have installed a new fan so i would suggest opening the computer again locating the cmos battery and holding it for a minute then put it back in and reassemble it should then work!

A fan that no longer works will cause a heat problem. While it may not cause a complete failure, it can cause some strange things to start happening. Your best best is to shut the PC down and remove the cover. Restart the PC an determine which fan(s) has stopped working.

At this point, you can either 1) contact IBM for a replacement fan or 2) remove the fan yourself and google the name and model number of the fan to find a direct replacement and either order online or 3) visit a local PC repair shop to buy a replacement fan that matches the defective one.

Buying direct from IBM will probably cost the most, but will be the exact type needed for your PC. Buying locally will probably be cheaper and faster, but may not be an exact replacement unless it is the same model, etc.

When calling IBM you'll need the computer model, serial number and any other identifying numbers on it for them to help you out.

Could be overheating problem. Your processor fan is dirty or faulty. Or its vent and airway is clog.

Please check the Fixya repair directory for a list of people who will repair your keyboard port near you.

sounds like your video is going out wheather its your card or lcd not sure but kinda sounds like the screen

IBM G40 screen will cost you about £100. Ebay is a good place to start searching. Auctions like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-15-IBM-THINKPAD-A20-A21-G40-G41-R60-LCD-SCREEN_W0QQitemZ350122466173QQihZ022QQcategoryZ31569QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Your unit may be overheating. That may be the reason that it will work when it is cool and shuts down when it heats up.
First,check and see if you feel a lot of heat under the laptop. Also look to see if the fan is working. You can probably hear the fan if it is working. If the unit is very hot and the fan is bad or intermittent, you need to have it service. Heat can cause more damage.

And if it not the fan, it may be the hard drive that is failing.
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Thanks, Joe


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I would think the problem with loose connection from power adapter
Try another adapter