So, i just replaced the HD on this laptop with a Samsung MP402..(something) 40GB ....Installed WinXP pro, Runs well (if slow...only came w/128MB) until the HD starts getting really active... then a strange kinda musical clicking (but not like the "click of death") starts and XP either freezes for a ...

Do you hear a repetitive "clicking" sound when it freezes?

Just kidding

But the melting water keeps dripping into my PC

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1028112728

Long story short, a friend gave me an R32 laptop with a failing HD and FANTASTIC battery (20 min life on full charge). Replaced HD with a larger one, installed XP and used COA key on bottom of laptop. Works fine until i try to activate. From the forum i see i may need the Recovery Disk(s) from IBM f...

Hmmmmmm

Well, the COA says it's for XP pro...

I guess i'll just change it to 98...

Thanks anyway!

Long story short, a friend gave me an R32 laptop with a failing HD and FANTASTIC battery (20 min life on full charge). Replaced HD with a larger one, installed XP and used COA key on bottom of laptop. Works fine until i try to activate. From the forum i see i may need the OEM version from IBM for ke...