I did a clean install of my XP pro on my T42 (2686-M4U). No problems up to now. I found the instruction on making the XP disc somewhere here in the forum. Just search of it. Reason why you need to make the XP disc for the serial number on the sticker on the bottom of your machine to work. Retail XP ...

I got mine from ebay. I like the designs especially with lots of pockets. Not to mention the cool semi Batman-Xmen look.

So guess mine...2686 M4U, would mean 2686 "Made For You". hmmm, makes a lot of sense.

Installed Windows Vista RC2 before on my T43 (2686) with the same GPU as yours, Aero was automatically enabled, at that time I only had 1GB of RAM.

Hi guys, I'm looking for a Hitachi 7200rpm (OEM) drive for my T43 2686-M4U. Between 80-100GB which wouldn't give me that 2010 error.

Also looking for an Elpida 1 GB DDR2 SODIMM PC2-4200 533Mhz CL4. Likewise for the same machine.

Thanks.

Hi guys,

Just curious. I have a T43 (2686-M4U), that is 14.1" XGA (1024x768) ATI X300. Now, I'm curious if I can install a 14.1" SXGA+ (1400x1050) LCD. I understand I can't do anything with the GPU. It's embedded on the mobo. Thanks.

Peformance, I think it signifies that the certain model is top of its class. If you look at the specs, the "T43P" models comes with a 7200RPM HD, graphics, etc.

"Performance" - I'm just guessing.

wats ur price?

nice docs/review. me on the other hand couldnt help but noticed your laptop sleeve. hehehe. Care to shed more info about the sleeve. thanks

I found two different sellers of 1GB PC4200 for my T43 2686-M4U, need some advice from you guys. I currently have 2 512MB sticks, I want to upgrade my T43 to 2GB max. I found someone selling 2 different sticks 1 epidia (IBM OEM), and 1 samsung, with same specs PC4200. My questions is, would it matte...

I'm planning to get the same HD as yours, could you post the steps. Thanks.

Bro im about to send you paypal. you still have stocks right? mine is a T43 14.1 6-cell

Strange, using 4.21 with no problems, including the Fn+F5 thing. Why don't you try to remove the Intel Application via Control Panel, reboot, and then install it again. If not, remove it in Safe Mode, then install the software again.

Hope this helps.

Hmmm, I'm using that version. Fn+F5 seems to be working fine. I have set it to Enable/Disable wiressless. How bout completely removing the Intel Software + Driver.

I encountered the same incident last time.

Try this:
1. Download the Drivers for your Intel Wireless from the Lenovo site.
2. Thru the Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs, Remove the Intel program there.
3. Install the Driver/Application which you downloaded from Lenovo site.

Regards

I installed Windows Vista RC2 Build 5744, so far, it's the best Build I've ever tested in my T43 (2686-M4U/1GB RAM). I did an upgrade from Build 5728. I was to lazy to do a clean install even though I know, I clean install would be better than an upgrade. My Peformance index increased by .1 hahahha,...

Windows Vista RC2 is now available for download for a limited time only. Its open to MSDN, Technet, and CPP participants. I'm downloading it now. Will try to install it as soon I'm done with it.

Here's the download link for the EN x86

http://download.windowsvista.com/previe ... wnload.htm

You still have those THAI keyboard, the one in mint condition. Thanks.

I experienced that on RC1 also, also on Build 5728 for a while. But now I don't experienced it anymore. I'm not too sure while one I did made it go away. Either the Windows Update or when I installed the ATI Vista BETA Catalyst software. Just give it a try. I know how annoying it is.

Regards

Well it boils down to your needs really. Like in our case, we develop solutions. We like it or not, we have to go Vista to test our applications. Even if I don't like the new OS and our clients want it, we dont have a choice. I'm running Vista Build 5728, so far so good on my machine. It's not perfe...

Did a clean install last night of the latest Windows Vista Build 5728 on my T43 2686-M4U. I find it a bit more stable than Build 5600. Most of the ThinkVantage software doesn't work still, but I can live without those. The clean install was better compared to upgrading Build 5600. After the installa...

I dont know if you guys would agree with me. But for me, You cannot compare apples with oranges. That goes for a ThinkPad and a MacBook. They're 2 different types. I used to have a Powerbook too. For me, if you're doing high end desktop publishing/non-linear edition, then mac would be a good choice....

Microsoft has released an interim build of Windows Vista, also known as an EDW, or External Developer Workstation. This build is number 5728 and serves as an update to RC1 and runs in parallel with that release. The build is available to the public. http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/rc1/en/do...

I haven't created any Recovery CD, Backup or anything since I got my T43 (I feel so stupid, that I didn't do it. Hehehe) Anyway, I'm just betting on the RnR in the hidden partition. As for made an ISO RnR boot disk. I came across it in Lenovo website. It's I think for people who doesnt have a Floppy...

Hi guys, I installed Windows Vista RC1, after checking it out, I'm thinking of going back to WinXP. Now the thing is, the HPA (EISA) is still intact, and I'm quite sure of it. But since I understand that the original Lenovo MBR isn't there already coz of Window Vista RC1 I couldnt do the startup F11...

If you plan to upgrade, it will just work fine. Like what I did first. But wanted to try a fresh/clean install of Windows Vista RC1, and when I did, some of the drivers, I have to install manually: Audio Winbound Biometric Just after a clean install of Vista RC1, go to device manager, and the one wi...

If you plan to upgrade, it will just work fine. Like what I did first. But wanted to try a fresh/clean install of Windows Vista RC1, and when I did, some of the drivers, I have to install manually: Audio Winbound Biometric Just after a clean install of Vista RC1, go to device manager, and the one wi...

Thanks guys, I got it working already...thanks for your help all.

Hi did a fresh install of Windows Vista, just wanna ask you guys what software do i need to install to bring back my:

On-Screen display indicated, the one that shows the level of the volume, mute, lcd brightness level, thinklight.

Thanks.