BTDT - when I upgraded my T61p to Win 7 Ultimate x64 I did a clean install and wiped the original Vodafone Mobile Connect - you can find old versions on the web but I downloaded the latest Vodafone Mobile Broadband Version from Vodafone UK and it works ok.

I had two T61p both model 6457-BQG. The one I gave to my son (an August 2008 build) developed the Nvidia problem and the loose LCD hinges with play in them . It recently went away to be repaired and Lenovo replaced the hinge assembly to cure the loose LCD lid as well as replaceing the main system bo...

I ordered them from IBM UK parts - you can check the parts situation on-line on their parts system. The T61p 9 cell is listed with the suffix PNS which means made by Panasonic but the T42p one is just listed as normal without the PNS suffix. I guess this means Sanyo :( . Interestingly, the Sanyon ba...

Well the batteries from IBM finally arrived - the T61p battery is a Panasonic battery 92P1134 (42T4620 ) and the battery for the T42p is a Sanyo 42T4608 . Prices were significantly cheaper than from Lenovo.

The FRU for the T61p 9 cell Panasonic battery is 92P1133 which shows up as available on the IBM web parts system on 4 week delivery. It does not give the manufacture date but would obviously be covered by the 12 month IBM warranty. The FRU for the T42P one is more difficult to determine as the HW Ma...

Assuming you can find one. There is no guarantee Lenovo will continue to buy old batteries from Panasonic (try sourcing a new T4x Panasonic battery now, for example). I am just going through this whole process - as my signature line shows I have quite a few Thinkpads in use. In addition I recently ...

Mine (2758-75G a W700 with Quad core Extreme ) shows up the same as yours in control panel and Lenovo Toolbox.

I have a T61p (July 2008 build) which is exhibiting the Nvidia FX570M problems in that it fails to display when used for extended periods. In the past when repairing broken Thinkpads, one could drop the laptop off at a local TNT or other courier depot and the machines would be shipped to Scotland - ...

We have 5x T61p all with the FX570M chip - no problems on any of them.

Yes the lack of proper expansion docks on the newer Thinkpads is a big step backwards. I use this feature extensively with both T42p and T61P - have docking stations at work and at home. I have been looking to upgrade to a W510 and lack of proper expansion dock means I am looking now at HP who do se...

However, people have reported seeing T9500 processors, now that would be nice to have. Check the list on Lenovo UK website http://www5.pc.ibm.com/uk/products.nsf/OtherProducts?open&OpenAgent&brand=THINKPAD&series=ThinkPad+T+Series&epi=web_express There are quite a few new models listed with the new...

The Lenovo website in the UK indicates that T61p with FX570M 256 MB are still available and furthermore the site has recently being updated to show new T61p models with the T9500 Intel 2.6Ghz Core 2 Duo processor with 6Mb cache which come with the FX570M graphics card with 256Mb.

The problem with Thinkpads locking up on intensive graphics (such as games) also happened on the T60P and in my case (and many others) occurred when dual ram was installed which whilst equal in size was perhaps from a different batch number or different manufacturers. The cure in that case seemed to...

Agreed - it is rather annoying that IBM/Lenovo have changed the power adapter to 20V. As a long time T series owner I have most of the power accessories and multiple adapters at home work etc. So the change to power adaptor is a real pain as it means not just buying one spare (which I already have d...

Is there anyone who has concretly figured out the reason for these crashes. In my case when i play games the computer freezes and the sound is like stuck in a loop and i have to hold the power button to turn it off. I have pin-pointed that it is not a heat issue as it happenes sometimes when i have...

I gave up trying to get Lenovo in the UK to do something about this - ordered two new 1gb memory chips (made by Samsung) and it's now working working fine with no crashes. Clearly there is some sort of slight incompatibility with certain memory chips when using dual channel which Lenovo (in the UK) ...

Well after another call with Thinkpad support here in the UK, I'm still not much further forward. The hardware support rep I spoke to after trying out their suggestion of installing one memeory card at a time (they both work fine singly but as soon as I install them both together the system locks up...

I have this issue on my T60P with 1gb factory installed and an extra 1gb Lenovo installed (Micron manufactured 23/05/2006) I get the lockup when playing Counterstrike Source after about 30 mins. I phoned IBM support in the UK and they seem to want me to prove that it's a defective memory chip by jus...

I have a T60P 2007-93G with 2Gb ram which I'm currently moving onto. In general, it is a well built machine with all the "Thinkpad" qualities that I have grown accustomed to. However in one area it does not appear as good as my other Thinkpads and that is wireless reception. In the same conditions w...

I use a number of profiles in Access Connections and in particular have one for Work and one for homewired. The locations use the same IP address range but different IP settings for DNS and default gateway. In both locations I'm using a static IP address for the Thinkpad - On my new T60P I noticed t...

Interesting jparr's experience seems to mirror mine - nothing seemed to be happening with IBM reporting that the system board was still on back order. Eventually I got fed up of being told this and contacted Customer Marketing/Customer Service - they were appalled by the level of service I'd receive...

Wasn't there an issue with the IBM a/b/g when used with WinXP and SP2? I think the IBM drivers won't work with SP2. That is what I found when I investigated installing SP2 on my A31p with WinXP SP1. IBM didn't have drivers compatible with SP2 and they didn't have a workaround. That was the reason I...

Yes same thing happened to my T41P - exactly the same symptoms you describe.
The cause ATI Firegl chip has gone - IBM had to replace system board and system is now fine.

Model T42p 2373 QIG
9 cell battery
Full charge capacity 71.18 wh
Design capacity 71.28 wh
Cycle count 7
First used 2004-11

Model T41p 2373 GEG
9 cell battery
Full charge capacity 73.02wh
Design Capacity 71.28wh
Cycle count 12
First used date 2004-02

I've bought all my thinkpads from www.action.co.uk - they seem to have a wide range of models either in stock or on ordered on request.

sktn77a wrote:Smart move - calling the Sales & Marketing group! So, when you got it back were the problems fixed?

Yes the system has a new system board with new ATIFireGL card and is as good as new. Shame it took them a month and a half to get it repaired.

Hmm let me tell you about my recent experience with IBM service (repair) In November my T41p develops a fault where the display (external or LCD) goes blank - fault gradually gets worse until no display (external or LCD) at all. I diagnose it as a graphic card (ATI FIREGL ) failure and this is confi...

Counterstrike Source and Half Life 2 run fine on a T42 with 512Mb, 1.7Ghz P4M and ATI9600 with 64mb.

Just checked my battery nealth on my ten month old 9 cell battery
Full charge capacity 73.02Wh
Design capacity 71.28Wh
Cycle count 12
First used date 2004 -02

So I appear to have a battery that has above average performance.

As I understand it IBM is having problems with shipping this particular model from China. Here in the UK this model is in severe shortage.