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by LavaChild
Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Ultrabay Security Screw Specification (W700ds)
Replies: 0
Views: 914

Ultrabay Security Screw Specification (W700ds)

Hello! I would like to install the Ultrabay Security Screw on my W700ds however I do not have one. I have am having a hard time finding one to purchase and would like to avoid dealing with Lenovo direct (I can only imagine the cost for a single screw). Can anybody recommend another source of the scr...
by LavaChild
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:06 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W700ds Palm Rest Flex - Normal?
Replies: 0
Views: 705

W700ds Palm Rest Flex - Normal?

Hello! Yesterday I replaced the terrible keyboard on my W700ds with a T60 keyboard which does not suffer from keyboard flex. The replacement keyboard is excellent and really makes using the laptop much more enjoyable. However! In replacing the keyboard and reinstalling the palm rest you are to apply...
by LavaChild
Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:48 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WANTED: UK keyboard for W700ds
Replies: 2
Views: 526

Re: WANTED: UK keyboard for W700ds

Johan, Thank you for taking the time to reply; the reason my post is unspecified (acknowledged!) is because I do not actually know the model number that I require. I have tried to obtain that information in the corresponding sub-forum but my post [*] has received no replies. I also found the 'Keyboa...
by LavaChild
Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:25 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WANTED: UK keyboard for W700ds
Replies: 2
Views: 526

WANTED: UK keyboard for W700ds

Hello, I would like to purchase a UK keyboard for a W700ds. I am looking for one from an older generation laptop which does not suffer from the loud/hollow sounding keys, a 'feature' of the current keyboard. I'd ideally like a 'new' keyboard but would, condition dependant, consider a 'used' one. Tha...
by LavaChild
Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:20 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W700ds Keyboard - Which part number to buy? UK
Replies: 1
Views: 836

Re: W700ds Keyboard - Which part number to buy? UK

Anybody? I'd like to purchase a suitable replacement ASAP! :)
by LavaChild
Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:11 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W700ds Keyboard - Which part number to buy? UK
Replies: 1
Views: 836

W700ds Keyboard - Which part number to buy? UK

Hello! I have a W700ds and it has the, what appears to be 'normal', 'loud' keys on the left side of the keyboard. I would love to be able to ignore it but I am having a hard time doing so. Therefore, I've read elsewhere that replacing the keyboard with one from an older model would be just fine. Can...
by LavaChild
Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W700ds: Enable RAID
Replies: 5
Views: 2609

Re: W700ds: Enable RAID

Thank you for your comments. I have now solved my problem (and will detail the solution below) however for the benefit for anybody who may be searching the forum with a similar problem I will cover some of the points you discuss first: My W700ds does have Intel Raid chipset and the Intel Matrix Stor...
by LavaChild
Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:07 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WANTED: W700 / W700ds Windows Vista Business Recovery Media
Replies: 0
Views: 366

WANTED: W700 / W700ds Windows Vista Business Recovery Media

Hello! I own a W700ds with Windows Vista Business installed and with recovery partition intact (COA on the underside of the device). I have created recovery media using the ThinkVantage tools but it would appear that this media is not suitable for installation with RAID array enabled in the BIOS (mi...
by LavaChild
Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:49 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W700ds: Enable RAID
Replies: 5
Views: 2609

Re: W700ds: Enable RAID

Thank you for your help :) I will call Lenovo later - It's a public holiday in the UK so they may not be available, in which case I'll try again tomorrow. I'll update my progress here - I'm doubtful, though, as the ThinkPad is out of warranty. I have done a significant amount of searching for help b...
by LavaChild
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W700ds: Enable RAID
Replies: 5
Views: 2609

W700ds: Enable RAID

Hello! I own a ThinkPad W700ds, though I'd imagine that my question would be just as well answered if it were a W700... Please, any help would be great! :) I purchased a 'used' W700ds with Windows Vista Business (COA and recovery partition intact, but no media supplied). The laptop was advertised wi...
by LavaChild
Sun May 13, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: Lenovo Thinkpad T or W Series - UK Buyer
Replies: 4
Views: 1573

Re: WTB: Lenovo Thinkpad T or W Series - UK Buyer

Kilowatt wrote:not quite the resolution you want, but if you want a cheapo -

Morgans computers UK

T61 14.1" 1280x800 100GB HDD Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz Vista

£174 + £7 p&p
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, as you pointed out, the resolution is not high enough. I appreciate the thought, though.
by LavaChild
Sun May 13, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: Lenovo Thinkpad T or W Series - UK Buyer
Replies: 4
Views: 1573

Re: WTB: Lenovo Thinkpad T or W Series - UK Buyer

Do you need powerful, dedicated graphics, or is integrated graphics good enough for you? What is the intended use of that laptop? Hello! I'm not entirely sure what I want to be honest; I had originally started out wanting a ThinkPad because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. It seemed a T...
by LavaChild
Sun May 13, 2012 5:55 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: Lenovo Thinkpad T or W Series - UK Buyer
Replies: 4
Views: 1573

WTB: Lenovo Thinkpad T or W Series - UK Buyer

Hello, I am looking to purchase a Lenovo Thinkpad, T or W series. I live in the UK but would be willing to purchase internationally. Please state any prices including necessary postage to the UK. Please also state, if not a UK model, what differences the laptop has compared to a UK model. For exampl...
by LavaChild
Fri May 11, 2012 4:13 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61p - Intel® Turbo Memory hard drive cache
Replies: 4
Views: 1309

T61p - Intel® Turbo Memory hard drive cache

How can I tell if 'Intel® Turbo Memory hard drive cache' is installed in a T61p without having to physically remove the casing? Can I check in device manager? What entry should I look for? Thanks.
by LavaChild
Fri May 11, 2012 4:12 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61p GPU - Any way to check if from 'bad batch'
Replies: 4
Views: 1101

Re: T61p GPU - Any way to check if from 'bad batch'

Thanks for the replies. I have found out it is 08/07. Strictly speaking this not 'safe' from the previous 'rule of thumb' but how likely is it that this month has the bad chip? Am I, say, safer than 'normal'? Thanks!
by LavaChild
Thu May 10, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61p GPU - Any way to check if from 'bad batch'
Replies: 4
Views: 1101

T61p GPU - Any way to check if from 'bad batch'

Hello! :) As subject; Is there any way to check if the T61p nVidia GPU is from a 'bad batch'? E.g., can I ask a seller for the serial number and somehow find the manufacture date on the Lenovo website? Alternatively, is that listed anywhere on the laptop? If the manufacture date of the laptop is bey...

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