Subject: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 - Boots Only on Charger, Fan Spins Full Speed with Battery
Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3
Serial No: PF-437QTG
PCB: NM-E441 Rev 1.0 (JT4C1/JT6C1/JP6C1)
Extracted BIOS: Will upload tomorrow
BIOS Password: None Issue Description:
Could this be a BIOS issue, or should I check something else (e.g., power circuit, EC firmware)?
Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3
Serial No: PF-437QTG
PCB: NM-E441 Rev 1.0 (JT4C1/JT6C1/JP6C1)
Extracted BIOS: Will upload tomorrow
BIOS Password: None Issue Description:
- Boots only on charger → Works normally when connected to AC.
- With battery connected:
- Fan spins at full speed, no display.
- Not all voltages present (some missing).
- Battery charges correctly (detected in Windows, shows percentage).
- When battery is plugged in while in Windows:
- Laptop shuts down immediately, then fans spin at full speed.
Could this be a BIOS issue, or should I check something else (e.g., power circuit, EC firmware)?
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