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by crashnburn
Tue May 24, 2022 2:59 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Where is the Ultranav Tab in my Control Panel? Want it back!
Replies: 21
Views: 20101

Re: Where is the Ultranav Tab in my Control Panel? Want it back!

RealBlackStuff wrote:
Tue May 24, 2022 2:30 am
Necroposting at its finest!
RBS :) Missed you all - But this is an UltraNav issue I face and am hoping this might be a work around.
by crashnburn
Tue May 24, 2022 2:49 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T440P - Older Ultranav Driver?
Replies: 14
Views: 3927

Re: T440P - Older Ultranav Driver?

RealBlackStuff wrote:
Wed Feb 09, 2022 12:32 pm
How about reading the clunkpad 'sticky'?
Which one is that?

PS: Thoughts on this -

viewtopic.php?p=865858#p865858
by crashnburn
Tue May 24, 2022 2:14 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Where is the Ultranav Tab in my Control Panel? Want it back!
Replies: 21
Views: 20101

Re: Where is the Ultranav Tab in my Control Panel? Want it back!

I just went through a royal battle with Ultranav drivers on my old A31p machines, using XP -- some machines on SP2, some on SP3. I have had three Ultranav external keyboards for several years, and one of them, the travel keyboard, was starting to get sticky keys. Wanted to replace it. I found that ...
by crashnburn
Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: My ThinkFleet, setup & TrackPoint keyboards (+ introduction)
Replies: 9
Views: 12292

Re: My ThinkFleet, setup & TrackPoint keyboards (+ introduction)

Nice. Will have to go through this over the coming weekend and make a wishlist for future scavenger hunt ;) PS: Could you chime in a little bit here on a keyboard related query I had - Would appreciate it. I figured your "guess" or assessment would be better than my amateur one :P https://forum.thi...
by crashnburn
Mon Nov 29, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: ThinkPad X1 / X1-Carbon / X1-Extreme and later Series
Topic: X1 Carbon Gen 9 vs X13 Gen 2 keyboard?
Replies: 12
Views: 10725

Re: X1 Carbon Gen 9 vs X13 Gen 2 keyboard?

There is one key difference: the X1 Carbon has a full-width keyboard, but the X13 has a narrow keyboard which has no dedicated Insert key (it is shared with End). That is VERY important, and I'll look more closely at the photos before buying. Thank you! EDIT: And it looks as if the SSD is easy to u...
by crashnburn
Mon Nov 29, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
Topic: Windows7 drivers for X2100 4th gen
Replies: 18
Views: 14118

Re: Windows7 drivers for X2100 4th gen

All working! The solution was to use Canonking's modified drivers from here https://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/423599-loading-w7-usb-2.html#post3471495 USB is now fully working in Windows 7. Apparently the functionality is there, they just chose to modify the drivers not to work in Wind...
by crashnburn
Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: Now the X61 has USB C Charging too
Replies: 15
Views: 16733

Re: Now the X61 has USB C Charging too

iamdmc wrote:
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:44 am
pigroasts wrote:
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:54 pm


Any suggestions as to where to snag one of these?
EBay, aliexpress, anywhere
Got AliEx but too late. Any other links?
by crashnburn
Thu Nov 25, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: Windows 8
Topic: Latest/ last Gen of CPUs Chipsets (Mobile, Desktop/ Workstation) from Intel AMD still support & can run Win 8.1?
Replies: 12
Views: 17396

Latest/ last Gen of CPUs Chipsets (Mobile, Desktop/ Workstation) from Intel AMD still support & can run Win 8.1?

Latest/ last Gen of CPUs Chipsets (Mobile, Desktop/ Workstation) from Intel AMD still support & can run Win 8.1? What are the latest/ last Gen of CPUs Chipsets (Mobile, Desktop/ Workstation) from Intel AMD still support & can run Windows 8.1? officially or with some tweaks? With MS & OEMs not crippl...
by crashnburn
Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:01 am
Forum: Windows 7
Topic: Windows 7 or Windows 10
Replies: 13
Views: 18037

Re: Windows 7 or Windows 10

The Windows version I like the most is Windows XP but I no longer have it installed on any machine. It's just too old and unsupported. I wish the people in the React OS project would wise up and finish a modern and free 64 bit version of XP... Anyway, I have several machines that I use for differen...
by crashnburn
Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: ThinkPad Compact keyboards (incl TrackPoint II) compared/reviewed + surprises!
Replies: 10
Views: 9705

Re: ThinkPad Compact keyboards (incl TrackPoint II) compared/reviewed + surprises!

sharktastica wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:45 pm
crashnburn wrote:
Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:30 am
Gotta ask you if you know - Which "thinkpad" laptop keyboard is the same or closest" to this one in terms of "structure, size, layout"?
I'd agree with iamdmc - T470-era seems close.
Muchos gracias! Added to my wishlist to buy.
by crashnburn
Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Google's Chrome bloatware revealed
Replies: 22
Views: 15536

Re: Google's Chrome bloatware revealed

In my opinion , Palemoon better/faster now, as latest UC from woolyss freezes/hangs without loading common websites , esp with Ublock Origin active Palemoon still works fine for me, and Umatrix mod and/or UBO legacy still work, Ska I thought I was the only one seeing recent random crashes. Wonder w...
by crashnburn
Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W530/W540/W541/W550 Series
Topic: W530 Still?
Replies: 41
Views: 31029

Re: W530 Still?

I wonder how long that will take to get to market and compete with Apples M1/2 jumps. Don't know, but work is ongoing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RISC-V#Open_source Apple also has made some great special function Co Processors in their SoCs to handle todays computing needs more optimally. Is tha...
by crashnburn
Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: FS: T420S and X230T with docks
Replies: 1
Views: 2315

Re: FS: T420S and X230T with docks

Whereabouts in SF? Wondering if I should ask a buddy to spot in for me :P
by crashnburn
Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:37 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Can you combine Lenovo Recovery disks/files into one image?
Replies: 8
Views: 7704

Re: Can you combine Lenovo Recovery disks/files into one image?

Thanks for that link, I'll have a closer look at it next. To finish my install-story: all those Recovery sets kept failing on the M900, because they couldn't get its USB3.0 ports to work for the (USB) keyboard and mouse! :evil: So in the end I put the SSD in my T440p and installed W7 on it there, f...
by crashnburn
Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: OS-X Questions
Topic: Lenovo 330S is cheapest “Hackintosh” and faster than MacBook Air
Replies: 1
Views: 8695

Re: Lenovo 330S is cheapest “Hackintosh” and faster than MacBook Air

RealBlackStuff wrote:
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:14 am
I just came across this interesting article:
At $339, Lenovo 330S is the cheapest “Hackintosh” yet is faster than the MacBook Air
Not my cup of tea (or pint of RBS) but others may like it.
Thanks for sharing. Its a great option for someone to step into the niche.
by crashnburn
Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:58 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Can you combine Lenovo Recovery disks/files into one image?
Replies: 8
Views: 7704

Re: Can you combine Lenovo Recovery disks/files into one image?

If such needs ever come up again: https://easy2boot.xyz/ Easy 2 Boot. I think he renamed it from E2B hence I was having trouble remembering the name and whether it was E2D or B etc. There's also the hardware external hdd case of mine that allows ISO virtual load and booting - Made by iodd - i forget...
by crashnburn
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
Replies: 602
Views: 128861

Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election

TonyJZX wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 8:45 pm
Also please remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
You mean the controlled demolition to bring down steel towers that a plane made of foil couldn't bring down?
by crashnburn
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Can you combine Lenovo Recovery disks/files into one image?
Replies: 8
Views: 7704

Re: Can you combine Lenovo Recovery disks/files into one image?

Many Recovery sets consist of more than one CD/DVD disks, or a collection of .cue/.bin and .iso files. Is there any way to combine all of those into one single image/iso, which could then be installed onto a bootable USB key? There is. I forget the names - I got it via Reboot.pro forums long back. ...
by crashnburn
Wed Sep 08, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: ThinkPad Compact keyboards (incl TrackPoint II) compared/reviewed + surprises!
Replies: 10
Views: 9705

Re: ThinkPad Compact keyboards (incl TrackPoint II) compared/reviewed + surprises!

Ah! nice. I ordered one. Its not been used yet as I was in some transition and did not want to damage and dirty "precious" :P . Gotta ask you if you know - Which "thinkpad" laptop keyboard is the same or closest" to this one in terms of "structure, size, layout"? I ask because I will need to get on...
by crashnburn
Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: T60/T61 USB Keyboard Controller
Replies: 5
Views: 2158

Re: WTB: T60/T61 USB Keyboard Controller

I have an old T60/T61 keyboard from my T61 (4:3 screen) that I love to use. I'd like to take the keyboard out and make it into a USB external keyboard similar to this: https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-USB-Laptop-Keyboard-Controller Wondering if anyone has a working Teensy keyboard contro...
by crashnburn
Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts
Replies: 15
Views: 5479

Re: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts

It's just one of this kind https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1YhNPw8yWBuNkSmFPq6xguVXaD/Artist-Different-Size-Fine-Wool-Hair-Paint-Brush-Set-for-Watercolor-Acrylic-Oil-Painting-Brushes-Drawing.jpg as for the movement, is random ( involves rolling ) so... Thank god I asked. :) I was thinking tooth brush...
by crashnburn
Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts
Replies: 15
Views: 5479

Re: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts

Well... the method I used was probably not standard... I've used a small brush, and used the bristles to get it to pop But I did only some letters... those do not have any metal underside, unlike the shift / spacebar and such. Personally I don't know if I would risk touching those Oh! Can you show ...
by crashnburn
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Google's Chrome bloatware revealed
Replies: 22
Views: 15536

Re: Google's Chrome bloatware revealed

I suggest look at these 1] The Classic Browser https://theclassictools.com/ Discussion- (dev name Get Real! ) - https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus45383.html 2] Web Browser (Palemoon fork ) - needs help for more devs https://git.nuegia.net/webbrowser.git/ Or use Palemoon with umatrix and ublockOrig...
by crashnburn
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts
Replies: 15
Views: 5479

Re: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts

I've removed a couple of keycaps a couple of times on the travel one (since the silicon under got lightly softer and didn't allow autorepeat on keypress), but has been quite a mess. It feels easy to break everything What kind of tools/ method/ steps and CAUTION / ADVISE can you share from your expe...
by crashnburn
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:43 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Trackpoint on Thinkpad UltraNav USB Keyboard (SK-8845RC) Doesn't Go Right
Replies: 3
Views: 8162

Re: Trackpoint on Thinkpad UltraNav USB Keyboard (SK-8845RC) Doesn't Go Right

Unfortunately no. AFAIK it's a hardware defect and fixing it would require getting a new part... Aside from the Trackpoint, everything works just fine so I'll leave it as-is. Cheers. How do you recommend cleaning it after this experience? And how would you recommend - handling this - popping on and...
by crashnburn
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:27 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: SK-8855 Keyboard
Replies: 4
Views: 1960

Re: WTB: SK-8855 Keyboard

Yuriy.Samorodov wrote:
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:52 am
Hi Dummas,

Do you still have SK-8855 for sale? I would like to get one =)

Kind regards,
Yuriy
Did you get to buy one? Source?
by crashnburn
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:26 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Trackpoint on Thinkpad UltraNav USB Keyboard (SK-8845RC) Doesn't Go Right
Replies: 3
Views: 8162

Re: Trackpoint on Thinkpad UltraNav USB Keyboard (SK-8845RC) Doesn't Go Right

It can go left, up and down, but hardly go right. Any idea? P.S. The trackpad works flawlessly. Cheers. Reference: http://tpholic.com/xe/10931791 Edit: After dismantling the whole thing, spraying contact cleaner lavishly, and rubbing the area around the trackpoint, scrubbing the little plastic roun...
by crashnburn
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:24 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: IBM USB Keyboard with UltraNav - parts replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 11659

Re: IBM USB Keyboard with UltraNav - parts replacement

OP @kulich - Did you ever get the parts from a vendor? Did they fit to work?
by crashnburn
Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:14 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts
Replies: 15
Views: 5479

Re: WTB older usb travel keyboard sk-8835, sk-8845 or parts

I kinda reached that point with my SK's in the last 1-2 years. I've been wondering the same - if and/ what parts from T6x / T4x can be usable towards the USB SKs with UltraNavs. Thanks for the help! Mazzinia- no such luck with mine. While trying to fix the trackpoint buttons, I sprayed the board wit...

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