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by olex126
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:37 am
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: ThinkPad A30. Can I replace the 80 gig IDE with an SSD?
Replies: 3
Views: 536

Re: ThinkPad A30. Can I replace the 80 gig IDE with an SSD?

Hi.

I still have several sealed NIB OEM batteries for the A 30/31 series.

PM if interested.

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Thinkpad X220 Tablet Step-By-Step Windows 11 with all Fn key
Replies: 3
Views: 4733

Re: Thinkpad X220 Tablet Step-By-Step Windows 11 with all Fn key

Nomad 1977.... Bravo!.. First Class Instructions and write-up :thumbs-UP:. As the owner of several X220 and "T" versions still running Win 7 Ultimate, I'll find some time over the holidays to convert at least a couple of them to Win 11 using your instructions and downloads. Many thanks for the time ...
by olex126
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: The mystery of FRU 08K4986
Replies: 15
Views: 20262

Re: The mystery of FRU 08K4986

NKR...

I still have about a hundred of the IBM OEM "old-style" Trackpoint caps in all three versions.

If Amazon doesn't pan out for you, drop me a PM and I can slip three in an envelope and mail them.. five bucks plus postage sound OK?

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X20/X30/X40 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: Question regarding an mSATA-IDE Adapter for the X41
Replies: 2
Views: 2239

Re: Question regarding an mSATA-IDE Adapter for the X41

Hi. I have a pair of X41T models, one of which has been converted with an MSATA-IDE board. Runs flawlessly with WinXP. On the weekend I can dig out the converted model (and my associated notes) from storage and let you know exactly which IDE board and MSATA drive I used, probably can include a few p...
by olex126
Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: ThinkPad T20-T23 & T30 Series. NOT for T25-Retro
Topic: T30 Recovery CD Set Needed
Replies: 224
Views: 213621

Re: T30 Recovery CD Set Needed

Hi All. I've got a set of T30 Win2K recovery discs packed away if that's of any use to someone. Problem is...I've just moved, and they are well and truly packed away, probably in an unmarked packing box...one of about 130 to go through.... Probably be a week or two before I get to them, but if urgen...
by olex126
Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:59 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: This is cricket.
Replies: 2
Views: 2180

Re: This is cricket.

Gonna need my morning coffee before I even ATTEMPT to figure that one out! :lol:

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: Lenovo T60/1/p Ultrabay Serial/Parallel Port Adapter
Replies: 18
Views: 3957

Re: WTB: Lenovo T60./1/p Ultrabay Serial/Parallel Port Adapter

I sent him a confirmation email that I'd take one, and asking for a total amount and Paypal address...

That was a week ago and have not received a reply yet
by olex126
Sat Dec 03, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: ThinkPad T20-T23 & T30 Series. NOT for T25-Retro
Topic: T23 with docking station , is it worth anything?
Replies: 1
Views: 2758

Re: T23 with docking station , is it worth anything?

Can you post the T23's 7-digit "TYPE" number?

Thanks. Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: IBM ThinkPad 365XD stock Windows 95 hard drive image
Replies: 2
Views: 2447

Re: IBM ThinkPad 365XD stock Windows 95 hard drive image

Rvarbean.

I made images of the 365XD Supplemental files awhile ago...See:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=130645#p850245

You still need to install the Win 95 OS, and drivers (from the top of the page).

Sorry, no complete disk image.

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Fri Aug 19, 2022 4:16 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Things you never knew about Lucas spare parts for cars
Replies: 2
Views: 3618

Re: Things you never knew about Lucas spare parts for cars

Thanks for this RBS !! Excellent read! Immediately brought back "fond" memories of the many lost hours trying to keep alive my 1972 Triumph Tiger motorcycle back then that had this exact problem with its' Lucas electrics. Ahh...if I'd only known about the secret factory "fix", I would have reclaimed...
by olex126
Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: ** FOUND ** P50 or P51...ASAP!
Replies: 4
Views: 1496

Re: WTB: P50 or P51...ASAP!

Thanks dr_st!

My proof-reading skills are declining with my advancing age :roll: .....Fixed!

Dave
by olex126
Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: ** FOUND ** P50 or P51...ASAP!
Replies: 4
Views: 1496

WTB: ** FOUND ** P50 or P51...ASAP!

Prefer P50 with Xeon, but will accept Intel, also possibly accept a P51, depending on price. Reply with Type number, specs, condition and price. Immediate payment by Paypal, or if in Canada, by email money transfer. Thanks. Regards. Dave I've been remiss in updating this post...Recently purchased an...
by olex126
Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Grumpy Old Man Wonders: Why do new Thinkpads need updates right out of the box??
Replies: 12
Views: 8667

Re: Grumpy Old Man Wonders: Why do new Thinkpads need updates right out of the box??

Pkiff...it's not just Lenovo laptops... My girlfriend recently plunked down 80k for a brand new 2022 Dodge Ram pickup...almost every bell and whistle included... On the day she picked it up, and before she left the dealer's lot, a "software upgrade" was required to allow some of the "features" to fu...
by olex126
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: TP 365ED modding floppy drive [Warning: images]
Replies: 14
Views: 7896

Re: TP 365ED modding floppy drive [Warning: images]

I'm assuming that the new drive won't read a disk correctly? If the heads are firmly stuck, you probably won't be able to insert a floppy disk enough to lock it in place.. I tried various modding attempts on several 701C and 365 external floppy drives with mixed results... You may be able to free th...
by olex126
Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Are the motherboards of my two ThinkPad T60s compatible?
Replies: 3
Views: 4190

Re: Are the motherboards of my two ThinkPad T60s compatible?

You will need to take the interposer card from the 15" planar and apply it to the 14" planar, which allows connection to the DVD drive.

Other than that should be a straight forward swap.

And the upgrade to the SXGA screen will be a nice improvement you will enjoy!

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Mon Sep 27, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: 755 machines with 00201 internal RAM error...?
Replies: 2
Views: 2923

Re: 755 machines with 00201 internal RAM error...?

Did you run the Easy Setup Diagnostics on the base memory (with the IC Dram card removed), or did the error message show on the boot screen?

Dave
by olex126
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: ThinkPad T20-T23 & T30 Series. NOT for T25-Retro
Topic: T30 - Upgrading XGA -> SXGA+
Replies: 8
Views: 9388

Re: T30 - Upgrading XGA -> SXGA+

I have a NOS T30 SXGA screen packed away somewhere, but it's in a room full of unmarked Thinkpad parts boxes that I haven't even begun to unpack since I moved a few months ago...

PM if you get stuck finding a screen and I'll see if I can dig it out.

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Windows OS (Versions prior to Windows 7)
Topic: Installing & Activating windows XP Tablet in 2021
Replies: 1
Views: 7922

Re: Installing & Activating windows XP Tablet in 2021

Hi Welsh-Tim. As you discovered, the type of installation of WinXP depends on the serial number used to activate said installation... All WinXP installs contain all versions of XP...the install you get, and its' specific features, is determined by the serial number used to activate it. Regards. Dave
by olex126
Sat Sep 11, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: Battery level in DOS?
Replies: 3
Views: 3188

Re: Battery level in DOS?

Hi.

Try installing the Thinkpad Utilities for DOS, that should supply the battery meter:

https://thinkpads.com/support/Thinkpad- ... tpfdos.exe
by olex126
Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Preserving Thinkpad ISO
Replies: 5
Views: 5106

Re: Preserving Thinkpad ISO

Theterminator93, I have the original W2K install disk for my A22m.

I'd be happy to forward an ISO if that would be of any use to you in lieu of W98.

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Dancing like you've never seen before!
Replies: 2
Views: 5865

Re: Dancing like you've never seen before!

Had to watch that segment three times to figure out how he did some of those moves!

Thanks RBS!
by olex126
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T601 DVD connector
Replies: 3
Views: 4329

Re: T601 DVD connector

Sounds like you have a 14" planar, which is missing the interposer card. This is an electrically-conductive separate piece of the planar that converts a 14" board for use in a 15" planar. Post a Wanted-To-Buy in the Forum Marketplace, or check eBay. Check here for the part numbers: https://forum.thi...
by olex126
Thu May 27, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: internet on IBM 380Z
Replies: 5
Views: 2897

Re: internet on IBM 380Z

Hi nokolon. Since you've connected to the Thinkpads Forum, you evidently have an Internet connection on some machine. Use that machine and download the drivers. If for Win 95, 98, W2k, etc, then they are less than 1 Mb, and will easily fit on to a floppy disk, or burn them to a CD. Copy the file(s) ...
by olex126
Sat May 22, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: New SSD opt. for T4x : mSATA-to-IDE adapter ST663FD9 *PICS*
Replies: 325
Views: 222907

Re: New SSD opt. for T4x : mSATA-to-IDE adapter ST663FD9 *PICS*

Nex86... I will pull out a couple of units tomorrow and check what the results are. (Just recently moved and have 40+ Thinkpads and accessories still in boxes to sort & unpack....and my box labeling system leaves a LOT to be desired, so it may take some time to find them :roll: ! Will post the resul...
by olex126
Sat May 22, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: New SSD opt. for T4x : mSATA-to-IDE adapter ST663FD9 *PICS*
Replies: 325
Views: 222907

Re: New SSD opt. for T4x : mSATA-to-IDE adapter ST663FD9 *PICS*

Nex86: I have two spare of these Ableconn adapters, each New-In-The-Box. I can sell you one if you can't find any locally. I purchased a half-dozen a few years back, and have upgraded different older Thinkpads with them...2 x X41T units, T40, T42, etc. They are a solidly-built adapter (albeit somewh...
by olex126
Mon May 17, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: Thinkpad 560x refuses to detect hard drives but it powers them - error I9990305 *PICS*
Replies: 21
Views: 8491

Re: Thinkpad 560x refuses to detect hard drives but it powers them - error I9990305 *PICS*

Perhaps your Fujitsu drive needs to be re-partitioned to have a boot partition that the BIOS can see. Try to re-partition your 40 Gb Fujitsu drive with a small (<4 Gb) FAT partition. (FAT32 only with Win95 OSR2, the original Win 95 is 16-bit FAT). These units came originally with only either a 2.1 G...
by olex126
Mon May 17, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: Startup diskette for a 760C
Replies: 3
Views: 2819

Re: Startup diskette for a 760C

Your 760C does indeed have a BIOS back-up battery. If the system did not beep on start-up or require a time/date to be reset, then: 1. The original battery is still functioning, or 2. It has already been replaced by a previous owner. If your DOS installation disk is good, then the system will read i...
by olex126
Tue May 11, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Memory for ThinkPads
Replies: 3
Views: 5435

Re: Memory for ThinkPads

Not sure if a list exists, but for your specific examples of X61/T61, yes they both take the same compatible memory, DDR2.

Regards.

Dave
by olex126
Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: X220 AC7260 wireless issue
Replies: 8
Views: 4815

Re: X220 AC7260 wireless issue

Just a thought George...

Any chance your router has accidentally been set to block a range that includes the 7260's MAC address?

All I can think of for now. :oops:

Good luck with it kind Sir!

Dave

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