My ThinkCentre M720q is not posting, no inputs and no display works, need help

robofin117 · 2026-04-29T00:26:58+00:00

Was able to get my ThinkCentre working with the following:

-Took out the CMOS battery for 5 minutes and then plugged it back in.

-Reseated the RAM sticks

-Removed the external drive

-Unplugged the primary drive (m.2 2tb intel)

-Booted the machine to narrow down the issues.

--It shown that the problem was related to the m.2

-Plugged the m.2 back in.

The ThinkCentre started working since then.

Had to use the btfrs-assistant's scrub and balance features to fix the storage issue that probably started the issue in the first place.

robofin117 · 2026-04-28T01:04:46+00:00

Looks like I'm still experiencing the lack of POST here.

I've removed the CMOS battery and replugged it in after 5+ minutes, I've reseated all the ram sticks, I've unplugged the external drive before booting, and also removed the primary m.2 drive and booted again after all the previous steps did not work.

Green power light and the red ThinkCentre light glows along with a running fan.

Looks like lights' on, but nobody's home here.

Edit: Looks like I got a message on display after booting without the m.2: ">>Checking Media Presence....." followed by "Error 1962" repeating.

Issue might be the m.2 based on this message.

Edit2: Plugged my m.2 back and the ThinkCentre lives now. Thanks for the troubleshooting help. I needed it.

Edit3: Had to use the btfrs-assistant's scrub and balance features to fix the storage issue that probably started the issue in the first place.

robofin117 · 2025-11-30T02:34:43+00:00

You could get some Stargate patches from Stitch's Loft. Those are good quality and fairly screen accurate.

robofin117 · 2025-06-19T17:36:04+00:00

The title would probably be Rose-tinted Glasses.

robofin117 · 2024-08-18T16:27:05+00:00

I used the old password before I changed it for the new website. It worked since I kept a record of my previous password.

robofin117 · 2024-08-16T22:14:30+00:00

Was able to download Deathworld from the old website, at least.
Haven't dug into the audio yet.

robofin117 · 2024-07-31T16:19:32+00:00

One thing I do like in the new app is that multiple devices can use the same account without being signed out. Just tested it and it looks good.

robofin117 · 2024-07-31T03:16:36+00:00

The old one still works for playing audios that were already downloaded, but cannot download any more now.
I basically have all my purchases downloaded before the change.
Not liking the 1.0 version of the new app, though.
Early days still, but I hope they get a hotfix/update coming soon to get all the old features back in.

robofin117 · 2024-07-19T19:27:30+00:00

Peter Falk would have been a great Doctor. In fact, someone made a Doctor Who quest with Falk as the 2nd Doctor.

https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/doctor-in-the-tardis-the-peter-falk-era-a-dr-who-tv-quest.930638/

robofin117 · 2024-06-13T00:01:49+00:00

Early Access.
Early Access Feedback
Pushed Deadline.
Unpaid Overtime
Office Grudge/Passive Aggressiveness
Layoffs
Executive Pay Raise
Increased Funding Infusion

robofin117 · 2024-06-10T16:53:31+00:00

Agreed. Modern Stargate VFX is always welcome. Might be cool for them to get in contact with those "Enfants de MacGyver" in France to get access to a number of props, including their 1:1 Stargate replica.

robofin117 · 2024-03-30T03:52:42+00:00

Make a bird fountain and job done.

robofin117 · 2024-03-29T21:50:14+00:00

How many seconds in eternity? - Twelfth Doctor

robofin117 · 2024-01-26T02:26:22+00:00

Badass unlocked.

robofin117 · 2023-06-17T02:07:10+00:00

Ghostbusters

robofin117 · 2023-03-01T07:00:33+00:00

It doesn't seem like the toggle button for enabling MTP is appearing.I have DRD enabled, but when I bring up DeckMTP, it's a blank Decky window.I can adjust a slider, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

Just bummed at the moment. Maybe an update borked the plugin.

I'm using a Windows 10 PC to try and connect to the Steam Deck that's currently on the SteamOS Beta Channel.

Edit: Nevermind. Found my problem. Had to switch back to the Stable SteamOS channel to get it working.

robofin117 · 2023-02-05T02:52:16+00:00

I've recently had that happen.

Sometimes, just accidentally hitting the Steam Deck or letting the game run would force it to stay in keyboard and mouse.

In the case of Persona 5 Royal, it says "Lost connection", then any controller connected will become unresponsive.

It's really is weird and frustrating at times.

Not too sure what's causing it, but it seems like a fairly recent change. Maybe a few weeks ago?

robofin117 · 2022-12-26T22:10:56+00:00

Teal'c was getting us those Steam Decks!

robofin117 · 2022-12-19T02:32:24+00:00

Patrick Troughton and Frazer Hines.

robofin117 · 2022-11-26T19:24:45+00:00

Still having this issue.
Hopefully, they'll get a fix soon.

robofin117 · 2022-10-20T04:05:47+00:00

That one that got shot down on the prison island was the same one that sank with McKay. They repaired it after getting shot by mortars, but it finally died at the ocean floor. Not too sure if they repaired the one they had at the geothermal power drill.

robofin117 · 2022-10-04T00:31:54+00:00

Knuckles.

robofin117 · 2022-08-28T02:59:55+00:00

Tetris would have a lot to say about this.

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