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"Stock W7" Lenovo T520 always sets refresh rate to 50 Hz

Last post by ssd_thinkpad « Wed May 16, 2012 6:54 am

by ssd_thinkpad » Wed May 16, 2012 6:54 am

I installed Windows 7 with the MS CD. Now the refresh rate is always 50 Hz when I start Windows. I always set the frequency back to 60 Hz but on each...

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Wed May 16, 2012 6:54 am
Battery mode - stored where?

Last post by czatlantis « Sun May 13, 2012 12:16 pm
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by Tony1337 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:40 pm

I am running a dual-boot T420 with Windows and Ubuntu with a 55++ battery. In Windows, when you switch between Always fully charge and Automatically...

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Sun May 13, 2012 12:16 pm
LCD screen replacement - some occasional red/blue pixels

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat May 12, 2012 6:35 am
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by bsod1 » Fri May 11, 2012 2:12 pm

Hi,

I've just replaced my T510's 1600x900 LCD screen with a 1920x1080 one, but I'm having some problems.

The first problem is, colors on this...

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Sat May 12, 2012 6:35 am
battery 92P1127 and 92P1139

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri May 11, 2012 5:32 pm
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by teetee » Fri May 11, 2012 1:48 pm

I have a Z61M that uses 92P1127 battery(6cell 5200mAh), I tried to order the correct battery for it from ebay but the first one I ordered is not...

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Fri May 11, 2012 5:32 pm
Spare-parts in sweden

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu May 10, 2012 12:51 pm
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by plaincollar » Thu May 10, 2012 5:02 am

Hi
Anybody who knows where to buy spare-parts to Thinkpad in Sweden. In this specific case Thinkpad T60?

Thank's I A // Plaincollar

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Thu May 10, 2012 12:51 pm
ultrabay cd and dvd drives T series

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu May 10, 2012 12:46 pm
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by tpprynn » Thu May 10, 2012 12:41 pm

As these seem to be standard laptop hard drives with some bits screwed on, I was going to try and snap up the next drive I see cheap on eBay and...

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Thu May 10, 2012 12:46 pm
Pulling Backlight CCFLs From Dead Displays

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue May 08, 2012 6:20 am
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by singbad » Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:27 pm

Hi,
I got a pile of dead LCDs, some cracked, some just dimm. I'd like to replace the dimm CCFL backlight tubes by the ones I can salvage from the...

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Tue May 08, 2012 6:20 am
DisplayPort annoyances

Last post by bramanis « Mon May 07, 2012 2:56 pm
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by davidhbrown » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:27 pm

So, DP++ seems to be the one video connector to rule them all. Unfortunately, I have found a couple of annoyances using it.

1. Volume On Screen...

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Mon May 07, 2012 2:56 pm
Buying without MS Windows (or get a rebate)?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun May 06, 2012 5:08 am
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by iveand » Sun May 06, 2012 2:27 am

I posted over on the T4x0, T5x0 forum as those are the laptops I would be interested in, but wanted to ask a general question here in case someone...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun May 06, 2012 5:08 am
f11 restore failure - now, No boot

Last post by wackyD « Fri May 04, 2012 8:26 am
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by jcnj6 » Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:45 pm

I posted this here and in the t60 forums
I guess an admin deleted it from here but I am not getting any response there
so, I am re posting it here...

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Fri May 04, 2012 8:26 am
using the expresscard slot.

Last post by Peak2Peak « Wed May 02, 2012 3:56 pm
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by boomshakalaka » Wed May 02, 2012 6:39 am

I can't figure out a way to use my expresscard slot. Would a HP remote control work with my t400?

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Wed May 02, 2012 3:56 pm
Advanced Format Drives in ThinkPads and using Windows XP

Last post by skie « Tue May 01, 2012 6:27 am
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by bill bolton » Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:52 pm

Lenovo will be delivering Advanced Format HDDs (4-kilobyte sector size) in many Thinkpad models from pretty much now on, and in all new ThinkPads...

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Last post by skie
Tue May 01, 2012 6:27 am
SSD, Encryption, Trim, and Wear Leveling

Last post by ThinkRob « Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:35 pm
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by cb474 » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:32 am

I have a used X301 on which I want to create an encypted (Linux) system. Normally one writes random data to the entire drive first, so that there's...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:35 pm
Flaky USB 3.0 / SuperSpeed USB cables

Last post by pjk « Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:03 am
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by pjk » Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:35 am

Today I'm stuck doing a very long (ie 20 hrs) data-recovery scan of a 2TB external drive that I discovered today had a blown-up partition table.

The...

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Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:03 am
Warning about "new" TP batteries on eBay

Last post by pjk « Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:54 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:40 pm

Three months ago I bought a unused battery, sealed in the box, for my X61s, from the eBay seller computeraccess1997 for a very good price. The...

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Last post by pjk
Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:54 am
External eSATA not recognized

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by shiffman » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:26 pm

Running Win 7 on TP 4100. Have gotten a new external drive (actually 2 in a RAID 1 box). Everything works via USB connection, and was able to...

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Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:26 pm
T60 Data Transfer to an SSD

Last post by wackyD « Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:44 pm
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by jpb » Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:23 pm

Hello,

I am going to install an SSD by Crucial into my T60.

I purchased the Apricorn kit with EZ Gig and SATA to usb cable.

In their FAQ section...

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Last post by wackyD
Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:44 pm
Brigthness step when controlled via hotkeys

Last post by thorcik « Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:17 pm
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by Aleq » Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:27 am

Hi,
recently (after some update perhaps) I noticed my W510 started to change brightness in bigger steps than 1. If I set the brightness to 1 and...

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Last post by thorcik
Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:17 pm
t22 upgrade

Last post by crazybush30 « Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:26 am
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by crazybush30 » Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:27 am

hi ive just dug my old t22 out the cupboard an was wondering if its poss to up grade the mother board an if so what would you recomend any help would...

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Last post by crazybush30
Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:26 am
ThinkPad for Photographer - X220 IPS or T520 FHD

Last post by k5552 « Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:53 am
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by k5552 » Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:08 pm

Folks,

Need your help to decide between the X220 IPS and T520 FHD for my photo editing and internet use. I may consider getting an external display...

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Last post by k5552
Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:53 am
Tiny Access Connections window - cannot be expanded/resized

Last post by Johan « Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:58 pm

by Johan » Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:58 pm

I have been struggling with an annoying issue today, and I can't find out how to get it to work?? I recall having messed with it before, but I can't...

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Last post by Johan
Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:58 pm
HDD tray stuck

Last post by thorcik « Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:42 pm

by thorcik » Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:42 pm

I've recently tried to change HDD in my fiancee's R61e and it looks as if one of the rubber elements were worn out. In result of which I can't move...

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Last post by thorcik
Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:42 pm
Motherboard FRU and GPU

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:06 am
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by BobA » Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:14 am

I have a motherboard part number .. How do I know what GPU is on the motherboard? The Lenovo specs say one thing - but Windows 7 says another. The...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:06 am
Power Settings and wifi?

Last post by BrandonKong « Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:49 pm

by BrandonKong » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:49 pm

Can I change when wifi shuts off when I close the lid, it used to only do this with maximum battery life mode on, but now it always shuts off. My...

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Last post by BrandonKong
Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:49 pm
new screen seller?

Last post by remingtonh « Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:05 am
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by Weogo » Sat Mar 31, 2012 1:50 pm

Hi Y'all,

I've seen a post or two here about someone that sells laptop screens, but haven't been able to re-find the post or contact info.

A link,...

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Last post by remingtonh
Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:05 am
Backup ( Rescue and Recovery) problem?

Last post by killer « Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:37 pm
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by BrandonKong » Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:04 pm

I have had this problem ever since I purchased my x220 only a few months ago. I had set the location for backups to the local hardrive (not external)...

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Last post by killer
Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:37 pm
Kingston SSD: SV200S37A/128G or SVP200S3/120G

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:41 am
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by masterus » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:52 am

Hi guys,

I have Kingston SSD: SV200S37A/128G which is 7.5mm height.
Due to performance concern I have contacted Kingston Support re new firmware....

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:41 am
need to boot ssd multiple times in xp

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:37 am
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by retired » Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:53 pm

I just installed a Sandisk ultra 120gb ssd in a T-60. I have it set up with xp and linux. No problem booting into linux. I have to try 4 times to get...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:37 am
AC Adpater Volts, Watts and Amps

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:55 am
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by ParatoOptimal » Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:21 am

I have a laptop that uses a 16V 40W AC adapter.
Would a 16V 60W AC adapter also be OK?

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:55 am
Lenovo Advanced Dock Station- Any PCI Express Card?

Last post by QWERTY Andreas « Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:39 am
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by dvgeetar » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:25 pm

Hello Lenovo Community,

I'm thinking about getting the Advanced Dock Station so I can run my computer with a different graphics card via the PCI...

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Last post by QWERTY Andreas
Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:39 am
Actively Charging Battery (for battery slice)

Last post by bill bolton « Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:00 pm
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by theNewEasy » Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:33 am

I'm using an x220 with battery slice attachment. (Two batteries.) One battery dis/charges at a time while the other is inactive. I was wondering if...

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Last post by bill bolton
Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:00 pm
Cloning Replacement SSD

Last post by WA2SI « Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:38 am
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by WA2SI » Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:45 pm

Good evening,

I am going to replace the stock Intel 160GB SSD in my W520 with a 256GB Samsung 830 SSD using Acronis Home Image 2012. Just wondering...

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Last post by WA2SI
Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:38 am
"Rescue and Recovery": how to use EXISTING partition?

Last post by BigCatAndy « Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:04 pm

by BigCatAndy » Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:04 pm

Hello @all,

I have one question about Rescue and Recovery : is it somehow possible to configure R&R to save backups onto EXISTING NTFS-partition on...

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Last post by BigCatAndy
Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:04 pm
Buying a new, genuine battery for an older Thinkpad

Last post by keithsketchley « Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:30 pm
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by bugmn » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:33 pm

Sorry about the title, can't make it any longer. Anyway my question pretains to the battery life of new/sealed, yet old batteries made by...

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Last post by keithsketchley
Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:30 pm
Is it worth it to buy Thinkpads? R500 dead after 2,5 yrs

Last post by ssd_thinkpad « Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:18 am
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by PRAGUEGUY » Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:09 pm

Hi, I just posted my problem with an R500 that is simply gone for no real reason...
Not in warranty, had it for 2.5 years.
I am looking for a cheap...

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Last post by ssd_thinkpad
Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:18 am
Is my Travelstar HDD getting old? Should I replace it?

Last post by wackyD « Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:44 pm
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by zodiac » Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:03 pm

Hey everybody,

lately I am getting the impression that the IC25N (precisely, its an IC25N030ATCS04-0 with 4200 rpm and 30 gigs) in my X22 is getting...

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Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:44 pm
Beginner's Guide to Computers

Last post by robert213 « Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:29 pm
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by Miguelito » Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:25 pm

I'm a techno-peasant who would like to understand the basics of computers, esp. Thinkpads. I have a T-43 (sort of). I picked up a book by Kris Jamsa,...

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Last post by robert213
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:29 pm
Best place to buy genuine replacement batteries in the UK/EU

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:49 pm
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by cxd9615gb » Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:35 pm

Does anyone have any recommendations for the above topic?

I've been considering purchasing one from HK like I did my brand new monitor lid and...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:49 pm
ThinkPad HD+ Displays with 1600x900 pixel resolution

Last post by forgetcolor « Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:07 am
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by Matthew_Greening » Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:07 pm

I would like to hear from all T520 / W520 / L520 owners who have a HD+ display with 1600x900 pixel resolution. What do you think about your...

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Last post by forgetcolor
Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:07 am
Where can I buy a GENUINE Ultrabay Slim SATA HDD Adapter

Last post by dado1981 « Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:44 pm
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by dado1981 » Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:20 pm

I need this:

PN: 40Y8725
FRU PN: 26R9246

I found many of these on Ebay, and bought one, but it doesn't work with any harddisk. The HDDs I tried...

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Last post by dado1981
Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:44 pm
EXTERNAL Lenovo optical DRIVE USB Lead

Last post by blink « Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:15 pm
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by blink » Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:01 pm

Hi, I think i may have mentioned this before? i need a usb lead for my drive (connections look like a standard a-b printer type lead but standard...

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Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:15 pm
someone please help: Chinese writing inside display cover

Last post by killer « Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:16 pm
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by singbad » Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:25 am

Found inside a T30 display cover:

Just curious - what does it mean?

Best regards,
singbad

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Last post by killer
Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:16 pm
T21 processor

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:45 pm
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by aljohn » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:33 am

I have repaired my Thinkpad T21 with parts from a broken one. It works fine but in the process of discovering the fault I have been swapping parts...

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Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:45 pm
Smart Fortress VIRUS

Last post by dsvochak « Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:49 am
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by jcnj6 » Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:52 pm

Sorry if this is not the right place to post this. I have several thinkpads but my question is about my daughters computer. She has just aquired the...

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Last post by dsvochak
Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:49 am
Best Hard Drive HDD Options 750GB/ 640GB/ Momentus XT 500G?

Last post by wolfman « Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:44 pm
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by crashnburn » Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:28 am

Best Hard Drive HDD Options 750GB/ 640GB/ Momentus XT 500G?

I'd love to get an SSD but I typically have a lot more storage requirement and planning...

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Last post by wolfman
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:44 pm
Replacing CMOS battery without resetting BIOS date

Last post by projanen « Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:04 pm

by projanen » Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:04 pm

Many thanks to ajkula66 and RealBlackStuff for recently pointing out and explaining how an unknown BIOS supervisor PW will wreak havoc once the CMOS...

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Last post by projanen
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:04 pm
Will Windows power Management of Second HDD impact SDD?

Last post by alpuzz « Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:59 pm

by alpuzz » Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:59 pm

I have an X220 with an OCZ nocti as my primary boot drive, and I left the factory 320 gig 7200 RPM drive in there for storage. i've created a power...

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Last post by alpuzz
Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:59 pm
ViDock + nvidia quadro nvs 450 = can't install. HELP!

Last post by AMATX « Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:18 pm

by AMATX » Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:18 pm

Hi all - just got in an nvidia quadro nvs 450 card and am trying to install drivers for it to run in a ViDock/ExpressCard box. Downloaded the...

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Last post by AMATX
Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:18 pm
Help deciding between ThinkPad X120e vs ThinkPad Edge E125

Last post by underclocker « Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:46 pm
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by elzafir » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:13 am

Guys, I'm looking to buy a new netbook or ultraportable ThinkPad.
I got my eyes set on these two:

ThinkPad X120e
CPU: AMD E-350
Graphics: AMD...

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Last post by underclocker
Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:46 pm
Can I copy the OS install files from R&R partition?

Last post by pjcampbell « Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:57 pm
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by pjcampbell » Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:27 pm

Hello,

Computer is a T60.

I got the malware where it deletes all of your icons (XP Recovery or something)

I'd like to do a reinstall of the OS on...

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Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:57 pm

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