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Access Connections...

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:51 pm
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by GoEatFood » Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:17 pm

yesterday, for no reason at all it seems that something went wrong with access connections. I got a message twice saying I need to update the...

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Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:51 pm
One pixel brighter then others.

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by Orbitz » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:23 am

I was asking about an add a used X series on ebay and of course asked about stuck / dead pixels. The seller said there was one pixel (no idea if he...

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Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:23 am
why is my battery charging?

Last post by wantathinkpad « Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:17 am
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by wantathinkpad » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:05 am

In my power manager it says that to increase battery life you have set you battery to start chargin when below 60& so why does it charge when i plug...

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Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:17 am
Thinkpad desktop extenstion....

Last post by SaberX « Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:09 am
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by SaberX » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:28 pm

I have an older Thinkpad 390.(cel366,256ram,10gig).I'm running XP Pro.The video on the 390 is 2.5Meg NeoMagic MagicGraph256AV.
I have the 14.1 TFT...

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Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:09 am
boot problem

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by abvc » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:30 pm

hi all,

i have a boot problem in the last 2 days. it is during morning time. after i let the laptop sleep for 6 hours, i pressed the power button....

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Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:30 pm
Thinkpad Dock (or II) noise

Last post by RonS « Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:15 pm
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by beaker » Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:14 am

Is anyone using a docking station that is dead-of-night quiet? I have Thinkpad Dock I, and the noise is noticeable. Is anyone using a Thinkpad Dock I...

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Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:15 pm
Windows freezes on suspend

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by Skip » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:56 pm

I'm having problems when trying to enter suspended mode on my X40. Windows appears to freeze after switching to the blue screen that precedes the...

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Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:56 pm
using a generic battery

Last post by doppelfish « Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:33 pm
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by gx243 » Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:40 pm

What do you think?

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Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:33 pm
How to get Norton preload back?

Last post by pipspeak « Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:54 pm
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by pipspeak » Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:08 pm

After deleting the pre-installed Norton AV software and installing PC-Cillin on my T43 I have had no end of problems and now want Norton back for the...

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Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:54 pm
Rapid Restore, backup to partitioned USB drive?

Last post by fschwep « Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:29 am
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by fschwep » Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:11 pm

Recently I tried to use Rapid Restore Ultra to backup my T42 to an external USB harddisk that was partitioned: one 20 GB partition in FAT32 for data...

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Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:29 am
Battery dies in less than a year it get replaced?

Last post by AlphaKilo470 « Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:25 pm
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by wantathinkpad » Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:35 pm

So with this warranty thing, if I use my laptop on battery alot and it loses its charge I get a new battery just like that?

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Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:25 pm
Is it possible to connect PCI sound card to ThinkPad ?

Last post by arion « Sat Sep 10, 2005 8:06 am
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by arion » Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:18 pm

Is it possible to connect PCI sound card to ThinkPad T4x using a dock or port replicator ?

Thanks

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Sat Sep 10, 2005 8:06 am
Where did my taskbar battery icons go?

Last post by bibendum « Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:00 am
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by bibendum » Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:44 pm

My task bar used to have two battery icons. They were always there, just to the left of the systray. I could click on them and select a battery...

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Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:00 am
Where to buy and pickup IBM stuff in WA or OR

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by kthch » Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:53 pm

I would like to buy IBM's external USB DVD-RAM drive but not by the internet (travelling along US west cost.)
So where I can buy and pickup this USB...

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Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:53 pm
Alternative wireless management software

Last post by bhtooefr « Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:45 pm
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by bhtooefr » Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:35 am

OK, I've got a little problem here.

I'm running Windows 2000. Therefore, I can't run Wireless Zero Conf.

Access Connections doesn't like my WiFi...

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Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:45 pm
Internet Explorer problem.

Last post by kaplanfx « Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:28 pm
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by bikereff » Fri Sep 09, 2005 2:32 pm

I've got Internet Explorer 6 with SP1 installed and running Windows ME on an upgraded (PIII) 770Z. The problem is that the browser will not bring up...

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Last post by kaplanfx
Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:28 pm
New WiFi card.

Last post by ctbenski « Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:51 pm
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by Boegh » Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:00 pm

Hi. :)
I have a T42.
It is equipped with a 802.11b WiFi card.
I was thinking about a A/B/G card..
I have the choice between an IBM branded Intel...

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Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:51 pm
Problem with IBM Access Connections..

Last post by pipspeak « Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:51 pm
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by Scud » Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:52 am

I ran software update and updated my Intel ABG wireless driver (9.0.2.31) , my Access connections refuses to work with the wireless card (saying...

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Last post by pipspeak
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:51 pm
alternatives to Presentation Director?

Last post by pipspeak « Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:47 pm

by pipspeak » Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:47 pm

I'm kinda fed up with IBM's Presentation Director (PD) for toggling between my T43's LCD and an external monitor via port replicator/DVI and wondered...

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Last post by pipspeak
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:47 pm
Software installer giving me Japanese Intel wireless driver?

Last post by alpuzz « Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:10 pm
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by alpuzz » Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:24 am

I just ran software installer, and it's showing a new package for my system:
The (Japanese) Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, 2915ABG network driver....

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Last post by alpuzz
Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:10 pm
dvd player

Last post by MadeInJapan « Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:44 pm
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by tony6264 » Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:34 pm

does any have or know how to get the Mediamatics software that originally came with TP 600....and will it work with Windows XP?

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Last post by MadeInJapan
Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:44 pm
Anyone has a good choice of backpack/sleeve for 14.1' T43?

Last post by kaplanfx « Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:51 pm
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by Procter » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:38 pm

I'm using the free Targus Groove backpack from lenovo, but the problem is that this thing is way small for me since I have a lot of books and other...

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Last post by kaplanfx
Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:51 pm
video capture thru USB 2.0 hub/adapter - does it work?

Last post by Rahula « Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:01 pm
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by Rahula » Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:26 am

My laptop has only USB 1.1 but in order to get good video quality, I would like to buy a Video Capture card with USB 2.0 quality. So, if I use a USB...

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Last post by Rahula
Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:01 pm
anyone tried the cat 5.8s yet?

Last post by Tonic « Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:45 am
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by skanky » Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:31 pm

just been released today: and wondered if anyone had modded them and tested them yet?

i had tried modding some 5.7s but the performance was totally...

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Last post by Tonic
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:45 am
How safe is it to move my T43 while its on?

Last post by Esben « Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:08 am
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by Navck » Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:32 pm

Well technically is it safe for me to move my T43 around if the harddrive is spinning? (I'm worried about HEAD-CRASHs)

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Last post by Esben
Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:08 am
IBM Software Installer problems

Last post by krma-thkpds « Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:07 pm
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by Filip » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:01 pm

Today I entered into the Software Installer and the program asked me to update itself. Now it's the v.3.14.0508 (release date: 31.08.2005). OK... but...

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Last post by krma-thkpds
Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:07 pm
Throwing something your way - IBM Rapid Restore Suggestion

Last post by revolutionary_one « Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:26 am
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by revolutionary_one » Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:18 pm

Ok so obviously the RR issue is easy to understand, its a simple easy way to get to preload. If somthing goes wrong, great. But what if you trash...

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Last post by revolutionary_one
Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:26 am
A20P - AVAILABLE RAM IN BIOS DOES NOT MATCH INSTALLED MEMORY

Last post by JoeyC « Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:03 am
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by JoeyC » Fri Sep 02, 2005 10:30 am

Greetings to the most honored members of this forum. I am in need of some technical support.

FYI, I have searched the IBM/Lenovo website as well as...

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Last post by JoeyC
Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:03 am
objective hardware comparisons? dell vs. ibm

Last post by slagmi « Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:21 am
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by chexmix » Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:29 am

I dug myself up a ThinkPad R31 off eBay because I was less than thrilled with the hardware feel of a Dell Inspiron I purchased, and had heard (from...

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Last post by slagmi
Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:21 am
I'm returning my thinkpad.

Last post by Rhuobhe « Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:40 am
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by Rhuobhe » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:44 pm

I decided it wasn't worth it. I am not satisfied with my T43 so I'm going to return it and get a Sony S460.

Anyway I was wondering if anyone knows...

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Last post by Rhuobhe
Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:40 am
R&R sucks (warning for all users of the program)

Last post by krma-thkpds « Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:40 am
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by krma-thkpds » Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:54 pm

Just to tell...

wanted to restore my system to base backup which I made when set up the computer. The only softwares there were at the time were...

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Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:40 am
Model number or?

Last post by Filip « Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:43 am

by Filip » Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:43 am

Today I am buying the X41 and I just got the model number from the store where I play to buy it. It is US265CD . When I was buying the T43 I also got...

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Last post by Filip
Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:43 am
IBM DOCK 2

Last post by Wildmanme « Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:44 pm
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by Wildmanme » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:32 pm

I've recently received the subject docking station and use it with my TP T-23. I want to upgrade my sound quality while when it's docked and am...

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Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:44 pm
Any way to fix trackpoint / mouse button?

Last post by whizkid « Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:17 am
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by villemann » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:36 pm

Hi!

I am the proud owner of a Thinkpad 560X... I got it second hand and it has been working perfectly sofar.

Recently, however, the left mouse...

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Last post by whizkid
Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:17 am
will extra ram improve graphics performance?

Last post by Jonathan Cordery « Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:05 am
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by Jonathan Cordery » Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:26 pm

I have a T41p and would like to improve graphic performance, would increasing ram from 512 to 1 GB significantly improve the graphic performance?

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Last post by Jonathan Cordery
Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:05 am
ibm 1yr battery warranty

Last post by pphilipko « Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:58 pm
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by gx243 » Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:00 pm

When you call IBM to replace the battery,

Do they ask you to return your original battery?

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Last post by pphilipko
Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:58 pm
Power jack damage from laptop use

Last post by verktyg « Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:39 pm
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by r50cheapskate » Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:48 am

95% of the time I'm using my ThinkPad, it's on my lap. I have learned to keep the left side clear for venting (it just seemed like common sense when...

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Sun Sep 04, 2005 10:39 pm
Sony BX series

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by tom2517 » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:52 am

Looks like another company is joining the fight for business markets. The spec. looks pretty good.

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Sun Sep 04, 2005 4:19 pm
Wireless problems?

Last post by r50cheapskate « Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:27 am
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by Trip » Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:12 pm

I've been having some really annoying problems with my T42 since I've been using it. Periodically, my internet connection just seems to 'hang' -...

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Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:27 am
Can recovery discs be written on DVDs

Last post by krma-thkpds « Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:50 pm
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by krma-thkpds » Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:04 pm

Im writing this form knoppix conqueror so sory for any mistakes. The keyboard is englih which I am not used to.

However, I want to make recovery...

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Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:50 pm
Link to IBM 30 day return guarantee ...

Last post by wiesl « Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:58 am
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by wiesl » Sat Sep 03, 2005 2:08 am

Hello!

Has anyone a link to IBM/Lenovos 30 day return guarantee (no asking).

Thank you.

Ciao,
Wiesl

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Last post by wiesl
Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:58 am
Looking for firendly service center - worldwide!

Last post by feklee « Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:37 am
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by feklee » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:18 am

I'm looking for a friendly Thinkpad service center that could help me get a certain diskette image, which is - according to tech support - only...

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Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:37 am
desktop to thinkpad

Last post by Filip « Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:56 am
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by izinc » Sat Sep 03, 2005 1:32 am

Is it possible to connect a desktop to thinkpad and out put the display from the desktop to thinkpad's LCD. Is there any device/adapter that can make...

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Last post by Filip
Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:56 am
Bios Password

Last post by kaplanfx « Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:42 am
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by redsdreads » Fri Sep 02, 2005 5:37 am

Hi

My bios is password protected. Can anyone help me in resetting or recovering the password on my x31?

I'm gutted I am unable to get to the bios...

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Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:42 am
Protecting mechanical damage of USB connector by USB hub ?

Last post by Puppy « Fri Sep 02, 2005 10:30 am
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by Puppy » Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:45 am

I'm thinking of two ports hub without external power for ThinkPad R51. Local store has this model (ATEN UH-102) only. Are there any experiences with...

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Last post by Puppy
Fri Sep 02, 2005 10:30 am
solved Multiburner CD Reading Problem

Last post by zbolle « Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:55 am
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by zbolle » Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:40 pm

hi,

I just bought a USB2 PCTV 100e box from Pinnacle. After I fed my Burner with the setup cds nothing happened. The burner just coulnd't read these...

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Last post by zbolle
Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:55 am
Good source for online battery purchase? T42 and X40

Last post by BigWarpGuy « Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:35 pm
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by RoundSparrow » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:18 pm

Anyone recommend a good online provider of extra battery for T42 and x40 models? Good price with fresh stock?

Thanks.

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Last post by BigWarpGuy
Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:35 pm
Rescue and Recovery 2.0 and External USB Drive

Last post by pphilipko « Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:24 am
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by DIGITALgimpus » Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:10 pm

Will Rescue and Recovery work in the following situation:

- USB2 drive connected via PCMCIA card (IBM was the last vendor on earth to upgrade to...

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Last post by pphilipko
Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:24 am
Has anyone successfully made an internal wireless antenna?

Last post by Nolonemo « Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:12 pm
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by brainpicker » Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:05 am

I have a young lady who is upgrading her T23 and is interested in adding internal wireless, but her model is not the type containing the built-in...

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Last post by Nolonemo
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:12 pm
need to straighten pccard-slot PINS - how?

Last post by whizkid « Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:48 am
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by Ogg » Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:49 pm

Anyone have any tips on how to straighten out the pins in a pccard slot? A foreign object made its way into an open slot, and then when a card was...

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Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:48 am

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