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Symantec HTTP proxy and wireless internet - issues

Last post by Ken Fox « Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:03 pm
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by gator » Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:30 pm

I have had lots of trouble with the Intel3945 abg card and I recently made a post in the T60 forum about my troubles. I do not want to make a repeat...

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Last post by Ken Fox
Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:03 pm
Burning a PC Doctor for DOS bootable CD

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by GomJabbar » Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:30 am

Yesterday, I decided to burn a PC Doctor for DOS bootable CD. Since making bootable CD's is not something I do with any regularity, my first couple...

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Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:30 am
Using IBM model M kbd with Thinkpads - questions

Last post by gator « Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:22 am
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by gator » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:56 pm

I got hold of one of these amazing keyboards from university surplus and am planning to use it with my T60. I read here that these older keyboards...

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Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:22 am
Lost T60 Docking Station Keys

Last post by minehan « Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:28 pm
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by freemama » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:47 am

A new colleague lost both of the keys to his docking station on his 2nd day with the company. The laptop is now locked to the docking station...

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Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:28 pm
does power manager run when the gauge is not displayed?

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by skanky » Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:30 am

for the most part i have my TP on dock so its rarely on battery. however the thing i dont like about it is that it displays the gauge regardless of...

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Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:30 am
Video just broke, I think. Lots of artifacts...

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by mainadungo » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:32 am

Ok, so I just bought a T40 last week. It was working fine for days, then all of a sudden, the video started having red vertical lines through any...

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Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:09 pm
"cssauth.exe failed to initialize"?

Last post by Steerpike « Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:48 am
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by hodad » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:01 am

When booting up I periodically get a message that cssauth.exe failed to initialize . Is this part of McAfee or something? Feedback greatly...

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Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:48 am
Stopping/killing most thinkvantage/thinkpad/ibm software

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:14 am
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by Steerpike » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:55 pm

I'm still undecided as to whether the massive amount of software that is pre-installed on my new T60 thinkpad is worth it or not, and thus, I'm...

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Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:14 am
Network Install of XP on a X31 w.o. CD (long post)

Last post by Ken Fox « Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:15 am
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by HansT » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:30 am

I recently bought a company surplus X31 with a windows sticker. Since it was under warranty, I called Lenovo and got a new set of five restore disks...

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Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:15 am
ThinkVantage overview?

Last post by msandberg « Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:26 am
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by msandberg » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:50 pm

My second newbie post... Is there a reasonably clear and concise overview of all the ThinkVantage software somewhere, as in what components there are...

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Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:26 am
Software Installer v. System Update II

Last post by ashleys « Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:19 am
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by uberT » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:16 am

I've only recently noticed the presence of System Update II on my T30. I think it's a new addition - - I don't recall seeing it in the past and I've...

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Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:19 am
New Intel 4965 802.11n card - upgrade from 2915 possible?

Last post by kulivontot « Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:38 am
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by jeremy_norbury » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:55 pm

I appreciate it's not out yet and was only just announced, but do you think that it will be possible to upgrade to 802.11n with this new wireless...

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Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:38 am
What games have you tried with "Intel 950"

Last post by The Spirit of X21 « Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:19 pm
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by LasseFJ » Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:59 am

Hi, this is my first post as I've just bought a new Z61m!! :wink:

Allthough I didn't buy my IBM for games, i would like to know what games can run...

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Last post by The Spirit of X21
Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:19 pm
Clearing default directories prior to installing apps?

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:58 am
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by Deckard » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:47 am

I didn't pay attention until today (and can't report any side effects), but here goes;

I downloaded the latest Access Connections installer.

The...

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Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:58 am
Ram Discussion From Marketplace

Last post by JaneL « Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:31 pm
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by brentpresley » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:57 pm

thanks pianowizard...he wants me to go to 130.00

this memory is 150.00 at bb a piece right now!

150 for both is a great deal and I wont go...

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Last post by JaneL
Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:31 pm
What a n00b needs 2 know about the service partition!

Last post by LasseFJ « Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:55 pm
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by LasseFJ » Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:11 pm

And that n00b would be me...

I just got into the forum, and i've got a load of questions for you, this is my second post...

What does the R&R...

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Last post by LasseFJ
Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:55 pm
A secure place for my digital signature?

Last post by LasseFJ « Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:37 pm

by LasseFJ » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:37 pm

I would really like to put my digital signature for my bank, on my Ibm Z61m...

Can i put the digital signature, somewhere in the TPM/hardware? Or...

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Last post by LasseFJ
Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:37 pm
Does anyone watch TV on their Thinkpad?

Last post by Purcy « Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:02 am
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by Purcy » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:43 pm

I've been looking at the WINTV USB module that plugs into the USB of your laptop, then you connect your TV cable to the other end. They also one with...

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Last post by Purcy
Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:02 am
lcd resolution scaling

Last post by tomh009 « Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:47 pm
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by JohnnyM » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:01 pm

I have a T20 with a native resolution of 1024x768. When switched to 800x600, the scaling is very jagged. On newer lcd panels, the scaling is a smooth...

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Last post by tomh009
Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:47 pm
Which ThinkPads Have USB 2.0?

Last post by jamiphar « Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:53 pm
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by jamiphar » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:31 pm

When did the ThinkPads start coming with USB 2.0? Was it after the 3x generation?

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Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:53 pm
Fingerprint-reader-on-used-X60 question

Last post by FredFromNYC « Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:42 pm
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by jkbrand » Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:25 pm

I've searched but can't find the answers to my questions about the pending purchase of a used X60.

When one buys a used X60 what needs to be done to...

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Last post by FredFromNYC
Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:42 pm
Most durable for outdoor technical use

Last post by tomh009 « Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:28 pm
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by liliggyracin » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:07 am

We are currently looking at the Dell Lattitude ATG for its durabilty and rugged design and shock deflection. However we have 95% IBM computers...

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Last post by tomh009
Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:28 pm
Disk Defragmentation

Last post by brainpicker « Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:01 pm
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by The Bard » Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:42 pm

I have had a T60 for about 9 months. Several times I have successfully defragmented the hard drive using the Diskeeper Lite that came pre-loaded on...

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Last post by brainpicker
Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:01 pm
T40 built-in speaker problem

Last post by raku05 « Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:41 am

by raku05 » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:41 am

hi,
I have T40 with dual OS (Linux & Win XP). My sound card is perfectly fine but since last few days, I haven't heard any sound from my laptop...

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Last post by raku05
Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:41 am
smoke screen :S

Last post by pianowizard « Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:55 pm
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by RfromR » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:10 am

Hello,
I recently bought a Thinkpad t23 which evidently did not come from a smoke free environment.
As a result, all colours on the screen have to...

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Last post by pianowizard
Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:55 pm
How to disable ThinkVantage Password Manager??

Last post by sickity « Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:56 pm
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by galileo634 » Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:58 pm

Hi. How can I disable the startup of Password Manager when I turn on my Thinkpad? I don't use this program, and it ask me a password every...

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Last post by sickity
Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:56 pm
600X vs T2x

Last post by rkawakami « Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:38 pm
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by kstuart » Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:57 pm

Hello,

I've seen a couple of indications that some people think that a 600X is better than a T2x with equivalent specs.

I do understand that the...

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Last post by rkawakami
Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:38 pm
Thinkvantage Software is APPALLING

Last post by GomJabbar « Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:00 am
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by Ken Fox » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:16 pm

Hi,

I'm new here and I stumbled onto this forum after some web searching related to problems I've been having recently with my two Thinkpad systems...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:00 am
ThinkVantage System Update keeps installing Picassa!

Last post by nickdutton « Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:16 am

by nickdutton » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:16 am

Hello,

System Update (v2.00.0084, on a T40p with XPSP2) is telling me that I have updates for TP Hotkey Features and Access IBM Message Centre....

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Last post by nickdutton
Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:16 am
Processor issue

Last post by tomh009 « Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:49 am
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by pedromsouza » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:06 pm

Which one is better?
Pentium M or Pentium 4 M?
Are there any differences?

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Last post by tomh009
Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:49 am
Removing Service Partition

Last post by SGD « Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:18 am
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by Ken Fox » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:00 pm

This question pertains to the 80gb 5400rpm SATA hard disk that shipped with my Z61T. I have replaced this disk with a new 7K100 100gb disk, which has...

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Last post by SGD
Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:18 am
power manager selling new batteries from taskbar gauge

Last post by davidspalding « Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:35 pm
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by dsigma6 » Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:20 pm

this has never happened before today-

my ultrabay battery reached 2%, and then a black triangle with an exclamation in it appeared directly to the...

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Last post by davidspalding
Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:35 pm
Sata Ultrabay HD usable in a T43?

Last post by Ken Fox « Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:07 pm
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by Ken Fox » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:38 am

Recent thread(s) have established that although not supported by Lenovo, a PATA drive in a PATA ultrabay slim adapter, is usable in a T60 even though...

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Last post by Ken Fox
Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:07 pm
use recovery discs to reinstall one program?

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:12 am
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by allen » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:29 am

about the set of recovery discs i created, are they good to just reinstall/reset/repair one of the preinstalled programs? if so, how?

for example...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:12 am
CMOS battery peeve

Last post by leoblob « Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:51 pm
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by nooneyouknow » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:00 am

[ Moderator edit: thread moved from Legacy Hardware forum]

Why did/do all computer makers insist on soldering CMOS batteries to the MB? I guess I...

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Last post by leoblob
Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:51 pm
Video Card drivers for T21

Last post by Albert1 « Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:21 am

by Albert1 » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:21 am

Hi,

I'm very new to this and would like some much needed help.

Just been given a T21 from my boss to instal Win2K Professional as everything was...

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Last post by Albert1
Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:21 am
PCI Express

Last post by akhavan « Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:01 pm
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by akhavan » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:47 am

Hi,

Could somebody tell me if this

Fits in ThinkPad Advanced Dock. I'm not in US now so I have to make sure before ordering it.

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Last post by akhavan
Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:01 pm
Cingular GSM card makes mouse move aimlessly

Last post by JohnnyM « Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:06 pm
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by dsigma6 » Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:54 pm

I have installed a Cingular 3G LaptopConnect Card on the X22. When the Cingular Communication Manager opens, there is no problem.

When the pcmcia...

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Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:06 pm
Recovery of OS to shipped state

Last post by GomJabbar « Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:30 pm
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by Davidhs » Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:21 pm

Any experts on Thinkvantage Restore & Recovery here?

Apologies for a duplicate post. I put this in the Z series forum before I noticed that Restore...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:30 pm
What's this 1234-ABC stuff exactly?

Last post by tric « Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:50 am
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by wehugheog » Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:14 am

ok, I have a 560E (well I have it, but don't use it).

I also have a T40 (2374-7CG) and a T60P (2613-CTO)

so... what the he.. does this 7CG or CTO...

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Last post by tric
Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:50 am
NO internet ser for Firefox or any 3rd partys, BUT IE6,7 ok

Last post by waynesdukeess « Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:46 pm

by waynesdukeess » Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:46 pm

HI,

I just found this issue with all my laptops, 3 desktops all ok.
I always did updates manual because auto seems to go on line just any ol...

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Last post by waynesdukeess
Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:46 pm
Lenovo US website service options

Last post by acasto « Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:55 pm
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by tomatoeblue » Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:29 pm

When you select a product (T60) to buy on the US website, it gives you 2 kinds of service options: Warranty service upgrades and Protective services....

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Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:55 pm
Question: 2 batteries, which discharges first?

Last post by gator « Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:07 pm
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by gator » Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:44 am

I have a question regarding batteries: If I have say the 6 cell and the ultrabay battery, what is the usage pattern? Is there any? I mean which...

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Last post by gator
Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:07 pm
Intel 3945 wifi problem...

Last post by eggoeater « Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:34 am
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by eggoeater » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:33 pm

I'm having a problem with my Wifi card and wanted to find out if anyone has had a similar problem.
I've got an Intel 3945ABG network card in a Lenovo...

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Last post by eggoeater
Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:34 am
is there any SN on 40Y8726

Last post by rbi « Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:35 pm
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by rbi » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:34 pm

Is there any serial number on 40Y8726? How to tell a genuine one? THanks.

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Last post by rbi
Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:35 pm
T43 registry key help needed

Last post by USSS « Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:27 pm
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by jared » Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:44 pm

I've run into an error trying to resolve the Fn +F5 issue that has been noted elswhere. In a nutshell, there is an issue with a missing registry key...

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Last post by USSS
Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:27 pm
New T43; Devices I can't figure out

Last post by Ken Fox « Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:19 am
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by Ken Fox » Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:40 am

I've sold my T42 on ebay and replaced it with a T43, primarily because the 15 version I had was too big for me, and I decided against getting a T60....

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Last post by Ken Fox
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:19 am
Bad AC Adapter?

Last post by rkawakami « Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:46 pm
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by invictus » Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:40 pm

I've got a remote user at work that supposedly has a bad AC adapter (it's the 72 Watt type for T2x, T3x, and T4x series). This is the first I've...

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Last post by rkawakami
Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:46 pm
Upgrading Hard Drives, Blinking Cursors, and the MBR

Last post by tarheel77 « Wed Jan 10, 2007 4:29 pm
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by Ken Fox » Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:53 pm

I have had a rather frustrating last 36 hours. I think the problem, although obscure, is common, and fortunately it has an easy solution mentioned...

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Wed Jan 10, 2007 4:29 pm
Hard drive question

Last post by sun365 « Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:45 pm
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by sun365 » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:41 pm

I am looking into perhaps upgrading my X31 from an Hitachi 60 GB 5400 to an 80 GB 7200.

I see these two drive that seem identical but different...

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Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:45 pm

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