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by bretahrnek
Sat May 19, 2018 5:11 am
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: T43p SATA Guide (There are pictures, it's 2020)
Replies: 191
Views: 222435

Re: T43p SATA Guide (Beware pictures, 56k-ers)

Hello, After few years I'm back in there. Just go through garage and found there some of my beauties T43p included. I hardly remember what happened to it as it's over 5 years since I've used it last time. I remember that I did sata mod to it and I was successful while had it stripped on the bench. T...
by bretahrnek
Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: Win 7 Pro x64 ISO or recovery disks for X201
Replies: 3
Views: 3004

Re: WTB: Win 7 Pro x64 ISO or recovery disks for X201

I need to rollback to Win 7 Pro on my X201 3626-F6U. I'm way past the 30 day trial of Windows 10 and the hidden rollback directories no longer exist (nor does the recovery partition). Tried using the COA on the laptop to download a copy of the Win 7 ISO direct from MS but no luck due to the OEM iss...
by bretahrnek
Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:47 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: X201 + X200 Ultrabase audio over HDMI?
Replies: 14
Views: 17118

Re: X201 + X200 Ultrabase audio over HDMI?

Which drivers did you install for the graphics? Did you get it from: 1. Lenovo's web site 2. Windows Update 3. Intel website I'll try all all sources then.. didn't know there is a difference. Think I've installed windows from original lenovo's RR dvds for X200, then lenovo system update - updated a...
by bretahrnek
Sun Oct 25, 2015 5:38 am
Forum: ThinkPad R400/R500 Series
Topic: Broken R400 screen -- where to find a cheap replacement ?
Replies: 1
Views: 19779

Re: Broken R400 screen -- where to find a cheap replacement ?

Hello there! As of subject: i recently refurbished a ThinkPad R400 from a friend of mine who was throwing it away. The screen is not working: i tried replacing the inverter but i think the lamp is broken: when the inverter is replaced, it will only hold level 1 or 2 in screen brightness (out of 14)...
by bretahrnek
Sun Oct 25, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: ThinkPad R400/R500 Series
Topic: (T400 screen)+ (R400 MB) = (R400 w/functional bezel camera)?
Replies: 1
Views: 16426

Re: (T400 screen)+ (R400 MB) = (R400 w/functional bezel camera)?

I'm sure this has been done, tried and asked many times, since the T400/R400 screens look to be interchangeable.... but I can't find the answer. If you stick a T400 screen on an R400 bottom, do you end up with an R400 with a working bezel camera??? 2nd question... If the answer to the above is "yes...
by bretahrnek
Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:52 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: X201 + X200 Ultrabase audio over HDMI?
Replies: 14
Views: 17118

Re: X201 + X200 Ultrabase audio over HDMI?

Before dismantling and soldering try a different Displayport cable. An X201 with the X200/X201 Ultrabase will pass audio+video via Displayport. I am using a generic cable I bought off of Amazon and it works. If using W7: Right-click on the volume icon in the task bar Click on 'Playback devices' Rig...
by bretahrnek
Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:16 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: X201 + X200 Ultrabase audio over HDMI?
Replies: 14
Views: 17118

Re: X201 + X200 Ultrabase audio over HDMI?

http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-HDMI-Video-Adapter-Converter/dp/B001S2PYQY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1282630263&sr=8-2 that adapter WORKS with my X201 in X200 Ultrabase! both audio and video are passed through adapter over HDMI. Hi, I've done plenty research and also tried that myself....
by bretahrnek
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: X201 black screen
Replies: 8
Views: 11733

Re: X201 black screen

Image

hope this helps.

just fixed two of these.

fuse is located near the lcd connector and it is labeled F1
by bretahrnek
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: The definitive X301 SSD upgrade thread
Replies: 118
Views: 97407

Re: The definitive X301 SSD upgrade thread

HI guys, Just want to upgrade disc into my X300. Looking for some kind of ~100GB ssd size is not important, but speed is. I know there is more options. firstly I can buy some 1.8'' ssd perhaps intel's 320 another option might be to buy speedy msata disc with msata to 1.8'' micro-sata adaptor. http:/...
by bretahrnek
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:22 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: graphic improvement for x201
Replies: 8
Views: 3370

Re: graphic improvement for x201

zcohenzion wrote:I understand..

And is it possible to improve the graphics in general?
What would i need to do?

All You can improve is get a good ssd
by bretahrnek
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:21 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Does thinkpad b/g/n wireless card support 300 or 450mbps?
Replies: 19
Views: 11493

Re: Does thinkpad b/g/n wireless card support 300 or 450mbps?

I'm using netgear's WNDR4500 router with Intel's 6300 3x3 and within two meters from router I'm getting 450mbps.
In whole house getting ~ 270-360 mbps.
Outside on the garden then ~ 240 mbps.

Think that upgrade for Intel's 6300 or 5300 is worth it.
by bretahrnek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:56 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: "New" X301
Replies: 5
Views: 2849

Re: "New" X301

I use the Samsung RAM too and it's working for me. The one's I use are the 1333Mhz but if I remember correctly it will only run at 1066Mhz. Now the only thing I am considering is whether to create a RAM disk? Does anybody have experience of them? - I tend to have atleast 4gb of RAM free. I've tried...
by bretahrnek
Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Loose Wireless Radio Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 4392

Re: Loose Wireless Radio Switch

I had problems with mine.

What I did to solve it out is that I've took planar out of the laptop it self and soldered switch.

Now I can do whatever with hw switch, but radio is still on.
If for some reason I need radio off, still can use Fn+F5.


hope this helps.


regards Brett
by bretahrnek
Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:34 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: T4x Motherboard
Replies: 6
Views: 1644

Re: WTB: T4x Motherboard

fleming164 wrote:Found locally, needed it *very* urgently!
do You have any more?
what was the cost?
will need one for T43p
by bretahrnek
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: T43p died after sata mod
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: T43p died after sata mod

just gave it last try today and it works.

well it has 0182 Error and sometimes it beeps with memory problem. so motherboard is probably damaged.

It boots sometimes, not always :(

need a new one again :(
by bretahrnek
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: T43p died after sata mod
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: T43p died after sata mod

no matter if with or without hard drive, or with / without ram or whats ever it just wont do anything. It is a bit weird because as can be seen on the picture, it was working. OCZ might have bad reputation, but what is faster then VERTEX 4 Yes I do know there is some Error if no hard drive in. It wa...
by bretahrnek
Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:31 am
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: T43p died after sata mod
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: T43p died after sata mod

You won't be the first, and you won't be the last, where a SATA mod failed. Check that none of the 'old' 64 pins of the former SATA chip make contact each other. Also check that all the tiny 3/4 x 1 mm capacitors are there at all 4 wires that you are supposed to solder in. And don't ask me to fix i...
by bretahrnek
Sun Mar 24, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: T43p died after sata mod
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

T43p died after sata mod

Hello there, just finished sata mod for one T43p and it was working. Everything was ok when running dismounted on the desk. BUT when I finished laptop died. All it does now is battery charge LED comes on for half a second when charger plugged in and that is it. Nothing more nothing less. I've notice...
by bretahrnek
Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Installing Windows 8 on a X200 advice please.
Replies: 7
Views: 4070

Re: Installing Windows 8 on a X200 advice please.

I have an X201 tablet and after getting the windows8 image with purchase, I used the Windows 7 USB tool at http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool Made a USB boot key, then selected that to boot for, after pressing the Thinkvantage button On my first install...
by bretahrnek
Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: OS-X Questions
Topic: OSX on ThinkPad X200
Replies: 1
Views: 12371

Re: OSX on ThinkPad X200

I have a ThinkPad X200 and I was wondering if anyone can help me get ML onto it. I am familiar with hackintosh, I currently have a SB system up and running, but would also like a mobile unit. I tried getting it working before but I couldn't get the trackpoint working. So here are the specs: Video: ...
by bretahrnek
Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:22 am
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: T43p SATA Guide (There are pictures, it's 2020)
Replies: 191
Views: 222435

Re: T43p SATA Mod Success, Guide (Beware pictures, 56k-ers)

I have now done it several times in a 15" T43p. After a few experiments, I found out that the best one is a SATA connector as used in HP DV6000 and DV9000 laptops. It is imperative to look for this item with HP P/N AT368 . Similar looking parts with different ATxxx are available, but these have sma...
by bretahrnek
Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: X200 speakers work but headphones don't
Replies: 3
Views: 2024

Re: X200 speakers work but headphones don't

I bought an X200 off eBay for my brother who is very happy with it but complains that while the speakers work, headphones don't. It sounds to me like a physical defect but on the off-chance, has anyone had a similar problem that was due to software / bios (and that they managed to fix)? I would say...
by bretahrnek
Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Finding a good screen for X200s in the UK
Replies: 2
Views: 1324

Re: Finding a good screen for X200s in the UK

I need to replace the screen for my X200s, but figure if I'm going through with making the upgrade then I should spend a bit more for something higher quality. Problem is, the HV121WX4-1xx are too expensive to ship from America on ebay, and £100+ from UK sellers. Are there any good deals around? Th...
by bretahrnek
Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Would like to upgrade wireless card on x220
Replies: 6
Views: 9190

Re: Would like to upgrade wireless card on x220

Intel 6205 or 6250 is what you want. A 6300 would would work, but you wouldn't be able to take advantage of the third antennae connector. The webcam takes up the spot where a third antennae would be, so those units are limited to a 2x2 setup. What I did is just bought antenna on ebay and installed ...
by bretahrnek
Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Tablet ThinkPad for Student/Programmer
Replies: 5
Views: 3182

Re: Tablet ThinkPad for Student/Programmer

X60 or X61 (regular or tablet) does not have a webcam and never came with a touchpad. X200 series also does not have a touchpad but the X201 does. Both X200 and X201 (regular and tablet) are available with a webcam. Thank You RBS Though that , just not been sure about it. So the cheapest will be pr...
by bretahrnek
Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: Got my X61 but... it has a Supervisor Password!
Replies: 24
Views: 13736

Re: Got my X61 but... it has a Supervisor Password!

I would not recommend to anyone to try unlock SVP by yourself.

btw it has nothing to do with CMOS battery ( CR2032 ) or bios either.

password is stored in atmel chip mostly 24RF08 .
As it has been mentioned before it is against this forum rules to post there how to hack it.
by bretahrnek
Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:11 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Tablet ThinkPad for Student/Programmer
Replies: 5
Views: 3182

Re: Tablet ThinkPad for Student/Programmer

hello there, I'm currently seeking for laptop / tablet for my girlfriend which will replace her edge 11. X60 Tablet would be great I think, BUT there is one think she would miss and it is touchpad as she isn't very familiar with trackpoint only ( still doesn't understant why - nevermind ). 12'' scre...

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