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Z61P upgrade question

Last post by crav3s2k « Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:10 pm
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by crav3s2k » Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:05 am

Hi I was wondering if it was possible to upgrade the video card on my lenovo z61p?

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Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:10 pm
Want to install X1600 driver for ATI V5200...best way?

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by Crunch » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:26 pm

Hey all, I have the ATI FireGL V5200, which is based on the X1600 ATI Radeon. Is it possible for me to install a driver for the X1600? The X1600's...

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Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:55 pm
System Update 3.13 problem packages do not install on X61

Last post by Mahatma « Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:11 am
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by Mahatma » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:50 pm

System update isn't working on my X60s:

- it seems to detect accurately what I need, goes through the installation process, but in the end does not...

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Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:11 am
Profile to switch off BT & turn of ultrabay to save powe

Last post by jang « Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:11 pm
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by jang » Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:43 am

Is there a profile program that will allow doing both actions at the same time? And maybe include powering off modem, dim the brightness?

I often...

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Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:11 pm
IBM Refuses to Send "Free" XP Downgrade Disks

Last post by bill bolton « Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:40 pm
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by Ken Fox » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:59 pm

Like many, I've read posts on these forums indicating that if you buy a Thinkpad with Vista installed, a simple phone call to IBM Support (Lenovo's...

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Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:40 pm
Travelstar 7k200 vs. Samsung Spinpoint M6: any experiences?

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by hart22 » Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:04 pm

Does anyone have experience with the newly released 320 GB Samsung Spinpoint M6 5400 RPM HD? Tom's Hardware did a review with detailed benchmarks...

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Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:08 pm
What is a T30 2366-WTC ?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:22 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:11 pm

Anybody know what a T30 2366-WTC could be (or based on...)?

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Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:22 am
Which Thinkpad is for me?

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:43 pm
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by ukchris » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:10 am

So I want a Thinkpad... it doesn't have to be the biggest or fastest, I need a balance of portability, price and screen resolution. I had a T61 for a...

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Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:43 pm
Anyone know where I can find a copy TABOOK.PDF from mid 2007

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by dmichael » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:38 am

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Specifically only need the 2 pages that pertain to Z61t (9440-a23).

If you have a copy with this thinkpad in it, I appreciate if if you email it...

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Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:15 pm
some questions regarding Atheros wifi adapter and FRUs

Last post by bill bolton « Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:52 pm
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by Marin85 » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:34 pm

Hi,
as I´m still on my search for a suitable Atheros wifi adapter for my Z61p and my future T60p to replace the Intel one, I just want to make sure...

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Last post by bill bolton
Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:52 pm
T61 is here! Now want to alter partitions...

Last post by ryengineer « Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:53 pm
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by kaczor47 » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:49 pm

I have just received my T61 6460-DWU, and while I am overall very happy with it, I would like to change the partition configuration on its 160GB HD....

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Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:53 pm
Which one is better - T41p or T6x(p)?

Last post by Dead1nside « Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:53 pm
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by getsandy » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:25 pm

Hi All,

Currently I am using T41p & very happy with it.

Now I want to switch to latest T6x(p) model.

Is it a good decision to switch to T6x(p)...

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Last post by Dead1nside
Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:53 pm
SATA vs PATA for backup

Last post by mpcook « Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:53 pm
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by mpcook » Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:45 am

I know that I cannot use a SATA drive in my X31. However, I have a sdrive enclosure and want to up the drive size in it as I use it for external...

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Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:53 pm
External Drive/Backup Options for ThinkPad

Last post by gramaphone « Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:43 am
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by Jay_Z » Sat Feb 09, 2008 3:38 pm

Looking for some assistance or feedback from others...

Currently, I have a T60p w/ the 100GB 7200rpm drive and an external 250GB Seeagate Pushbutton...

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Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:43 am
Hooking up T-61 to a verizon DSL line

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:11 pm
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by kingman99 » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:21 pm

Hi

For my Dell pc l use a verizon/AOL DSL line. Now that my wife's company gave her a T-61 l will have to pick up some kind wifi set up so she can...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:11 pm
Ultrabay 2000 hard drive VS intrenal main hard drive

Last post by gator « Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:12 pm
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by SaberX » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:01 pm

Will you get the same speed or proformance from a Ultrabay 2000 hard drive adapter with a drive in it as a main hard drive.
Both drives are say...

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Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:12 pm
Can't configure Access Connection

Last post by jdhurst « Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:35 pm
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by ulrich.von.lich » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:31 am

Version: 4.42 for Windows Vista
Build: 7RCN38WW

When I click Configure then Global Settings , all the options under the Network tab and Notification...

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Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:35 pm
Will this ac adapter work with my x40?

Last post by andyP « Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:22 am
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by makeitcount » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:13 am

Will this ac adapter (fru 02K6670) work with my x40 without damaging anything what so ever?

says input: 100-240V ~1.0A-0.4A 50/60Hz
output 16V ===...

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Last post by andyP
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:22 am
Win XP Upgrades Overwhelming T22

Last post by texpert5 « Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:50 pm
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by texpert5 » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:56 pm

I upgraded the Win 2000 pro OS on Saturday to XP Pro. Since the installation Cd was dated 2002, there were 87 upgrades (security and or/critical ) on...

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Last post by texpert5
Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:50 pm
F12 not working

Last post by Paul Unger « Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:44 pm
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by Paul Unger » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:22 pm

Is there any place to check / confirm / reset the key mappings for the Fn keys? Mine seem to have gone wonky . . . I first noticed that Fn+F12...

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Last post by Paul Unger
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:44 pm
Opinions on USB2 PCMCIA cards for a T30

Last post by SaberX « Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:24 am
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by tjm001 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:28 am

Greeting,

I'm about to purchase a PCMCIA card to upgrade my T30 to USB2. But before I get one (probably on Ebay) I wanted to check with the forum if...

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Last post by SaberX
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:24 am
recommended vendors for refurbs?

Last post by whizkid « Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:03 am
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by keith5523 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:52 pm

I've posted in the T42 forum looking for service recommendations. In case that gets too expensive, can anyone refer me to any recommended vendors for...

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Last post by whizkid
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:03 am
UpdateMonitor.exe

Last post by ryengineer « Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:56 pm
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by beGi » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:22 pm

I installed R&R 4.2 and i noticed that it started new service updatemonitor.exe with description: Monitors operating system files changed by Windows...

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Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:56 pm
Finding a repair place

Last post by ryengineer « Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:51 pm
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by thatcrazycommie » Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:59 pm

I just called Lenovo to report that my T60p (still under warranty)'s fan has suddenly started making an annoying buzzy rattling noise, and they then...

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Last post by ryengineer
Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:51 pm
Buying a ThinkPad in Hong Kong

Last post by obpsym « Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:06 pm
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by kylera » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:07 am

A comparison between the TP lineup offered by Lenovo Korea and Hong Kong has convinced me to buy one in HK (as well as other minor quibbles) while I...

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Last post by obpsym
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:06 pm
Client Security Solution 8.10 - no Secure Drive?

Last post by USSS « Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:12 am
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by minh07 » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:03 pm

I know most of the members on here are not a fan of CSS but since I update CSS to v. 8.10, I cannot find any option of secure drive ...

Anyone can...

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Last post by USSS
Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:12 am
New Client Security Solution = Firefox crashes?

Last post by mattster « Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:39 pm
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by novasource » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:08 pm

On 1/14/08, I allowed System Update to install Client Security Solution 8.10.0006.00 on my ThinkPad x60 Tablet. I presume this was an update as I...

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Last post by mattster
Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:39 pm
External keyboard scroll button not working

Last post by DavidNY « Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:03 pm
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by DavidNY » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:08 pm

Hello,

I have a USB external keyboard 41A5161 hooked up to my X61t running XP. The scroll button doesn't work in the GUI (scrolling files in a...

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Last post by DavidNY
Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:03 pm
t42p, t43p or maybe t60p?

Last post by Puppy « Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:06 am
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by woomaa » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:17 pm

Hello! It's my first (but not last) post here, I found you by google.

I want to buy some thinkpad for photoshop, lightroom and some web design. Now...

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Last post by Puppy
Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:06 am
Laptop came with Win Xp Home but has Pro sticker

Last post by makeitcount « Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:15 pm
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by makeitcount » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:38 am

1) I've just bought a used x40 which came with Win Xp Home installed, but under there is a Win Xp Pro sticker. Is it possible for me to swtich...

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Last post by makeitcount
Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:15 pm
Questioin: USB Vs PCMCIA wifi

Last post by SMurf « Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:13 pm
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by NautTboy » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:57 pm

What's the different? Is one better than other? USB seem to be cheaper for both that are 802.11G

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Last post by SMurf
Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:13 pm
Portable Drive Bay 2000 Questions

Last post by SMurf « Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:24 am

by SMurf » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:24 am

Hello,
I have a used PDB2000 with a PCMCIA interface. It works fine with the 560X that I use from time to time, but with certain... quirks:-

1. It...

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Last post by SMurf
Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:24 am
Anyone here of a "millinium edition thinkpad "

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:50 am
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by SaberX » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:50 pm

Someone here in town knows that i like thinkpad laptops.
They e-mailed me saying they have a IBM thinkpad for sale for $100.00.
Thats all they say in...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:50 am
Laptop acting wierd when I plug in AC Adapter

Last post by ryengineer « Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:39 am
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by makeitcount » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:33 am

When I plug in the AC adapter my x40 will make the sound that it's connected, the screen will light up and the battery will switch to AC power and...

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Last post by ryengineer
Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:39 am
Ram speed testing program...

Last post by pianowizard « Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:33 pm
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by SaberX » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:31 am

Anyone know of a good free small program that will test the systems speed ?
Heres what i want to do.Test the A31P i have with diffrent amounts of ram...

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Last post by pianowizard
Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:33 pm
New version of PC-Doctor...still crap

Last post by cwestwater « Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:04 am
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by Tim M » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:59 pm

There appears to be a new release of PC-Doctor available:

Against my better judgement, I installed it on my T42. I then ran a system scan. The scan...

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Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:04 am
Excellent description on backlight failure (flickering, red)

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by beeblebrox » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:47 am

After searching endless threads with insufficient information about my problem with a problematic LCD backlight I stumbled upon this excellent...

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Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:47 am
Why have all HDD the same rpm?

Last post by Troels « Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:21 pm
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by IJALB » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:36 pm

Does anybody know why all HDD have the same rotation speed?

Of course, there are different rpm: 4200, 5400, 7200, 10000.

But why are all vendors...

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Last post by Troels
Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:21 pm
Reseat Radeon 9600 64 MB Heat Spreader?

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by Tim M » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:38 pm

When upgrading my CPU, the only way I could remove the fan and heat sink was to separate the GPU's heat spreader from the core and memory modules...

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Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:38 pm
why is the color depth preset to 16bpp? R61i

Last post by majro « Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:34 pm

by majro » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:34 pm

Hello,

This color depth has been preset on my ThinkPad. I changed it to 32bpp, but then I installed the Base Software Administrator (I wanted to...

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Last post by majro
Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:34 pm
Where to buy replacement optical drive?

Last post by JaneL « Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:42 pm
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by jamesqf » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:38 pm

Can anyone tell me where I could buy a replacement optical drive for a T60p?

I have one that I bought last summer. It went back to IBM service...

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Last post by JaneL
Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:42 pm
Changing the Backlight and now new greenish problem

Last post by beeblebrox « Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:14 am
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by beeblebrox » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:34 am

The T20 I was given to fix has a dim and yellowish display (Samsung LTN 141X8). I remember that it was bright white when I bought it 3 years ago....

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Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:14 am
new thinkpad - keep old hard drive?

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by justin » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:58 pm

hello,

my old ibm tp 600x just died on me. i have an i series replacement for the moment, and i would like to put my old hard drive in the new one....

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Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:29 pm
Hard drive file recovery

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:30 pm
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by lorweb » Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:21 pm

Had to replace the hard drive in my T41. But...and you know whats coming next....I want to recover some files from it. Tried it in a usb case but it...

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Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:30 pm
Updated R&R discs

Last post by beGi « Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:11 am
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by beGi » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:56 am

Hi. If installed Rescue & recovery is updated to newer version and I make new recovery discs, are discs updated with it?

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Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:11 am
How to perform HD fitness test on usb HD adaptor attached HD

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:46 am
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by 2think » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:40 am

I suspect the serviceability of a 40 GB Hitachi Travelstar HD model IC25N040ATCS05-0. I attached this HD to my T42 using a usb 2.5 HD adaptor....

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Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:46 am
Does dropping my laptop void my warranty?

Last post by ryengineer « Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:52 am
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by kulivontot » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:31 pm

I have had a problem with the GPU on my T60 overheating for a while now, and it's starting to get almost uncomfortable to use on my lap for an...

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Last post by ryengineer
Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:52 am
Rescue & Recovery rant

Last post by Ken Fox « Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:51 pm
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by Paul Unger » Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:31 pm

So I just borrowed a friend's external DVD writer to burn a set of recovery discs for my new T61. While they're gleaming in their multi-coloured...

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Last post by Ken Fox
Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:51 pm
opinions plesa

Last post by jdhurst « Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:34 am
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by tony6264 » Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:46 am

I am thinking of getting rid of my desktop computer in favor of a good laptop.
I use my current desktop quite a bit and am a little concerned about...

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Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:34 am
Universal adapter

Last post by ThinkPad « Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:30 pm
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by ThinkPad » Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:15 pm

Im looking at purchasing a universal adapter for my thinkpads and was interested in the Kensington 120 Watt adapter.

The specs are listed as

#...

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Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:30 pm

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