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T43p SATA Guide (Beware pictures, 56k-ers)

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by Bibin » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:02 pm
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I have written up a clear, documented guide on how to do this modification and hosted it on my website:

As many know the T43, T43p, X41, X41T,...
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GUIDE: Reflow GPU fix - 56K WARNING!!!

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This should go without saying but...
You are voiding your warranty by doing this. You also risk causing permanent damage to your motherboard.

If...
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GUIDE: Make your T4x *FAST* by replacing the HDD with a SSD!

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by Johan » Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:21 pm

GUIDE: Make your T4x *FAST* by replacing the HDD with a SSD!!

The purpose of this sticky is to help make more T4x-owners aware of a hardware...

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Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:21 pm
Options for TTAV BIOS on T41?

Last post by micrex22 « Mon May 21, 2018 11:46 pm
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by micrex22 » Sat May 19, 2018 10:03 am

I have a T41 that I just upgraded with 2 GB of RAM, and now I want to put a different wifi card in it. Of course the whitelisted wifi module thing...

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Mon May 21, 2018 11:46 pm
Recovery cd for T40 (and 365ED if it exists)

Last post by Sir_Waffles « Sat May 19, 2018 10:16 pm
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by Think700 » Fri May 11, 2018 2:46 pm

Hi there,

I have recently started collecting Thinkpads, with a preference for pre 2000 models.
I have two old Thinkpads for which I am looking for...

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Sat May 19, 2018 10:16 pm
Adding WiFi to a T43

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat May 19, 2018 7:02 pm
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by mark-ibmtp » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:31 pm

I'm looking at a T43 that doesn't have WiFi (although it seems to have the WiFi indicator-light mask below the LCD). The seller says that it has the...

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Sat May 19, 2018 7:02 pm
T43 Wifi MiniPCI Replacement procedure

Last post by Annecy « Sat May 19, 2018 3:11 pm
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by briatx » Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:46 pm

Hi,

I have a fairly new (6 month old) 15 T43 with the fingerprint reader, and I'm getting tired of the intel wifi card. I'm seriously considering...

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Last post by Annecy
Sat May 19, 2018 3:11 pm
"Install" a T6x-style Kb on a T43 ???

Last post by Annecy « Sat May 19, 2018 2:54 pm
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by Annecy » Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:12 am

Is there a/ny way/possibility to ...
install a Lenovo'ed T6x-style KeyBoard on a T43 :?:

I've been using RegEdits .. .for 10+years to remap...

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Last post by Annecy
Sat May 19, 2018 2:54 pm
Compatibility of 802.11 wlan mini-pci cards for the T4x ?

Last post by Annecy « Sat May 19, 2018 2:17 pm
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by thinktwice » Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:30 am

Hello,

I'm interested in the criteria to look at when selecting a Wlan mini-pci card, and especially for the ThinkPad T4x series and have many...

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Last post by Annecy
Sat May 19, 2018 2:17 pm
Those who own the 15" T4xp laptops, how useful are they in 2017?

Last post by dr_st « Sat May 19, 2018 4:14 am
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by jlee » Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:01 pm
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Sat May 19, 2018 4:14 am
T4X CPU undervolting database

Last post by ziemeck « Thu May 17, 2018 11:07 am

by ziemeck » Thu May 17, 2018 11:07 am

Introduction
Some of us still use T4X either due to sentiment or as a silent typewriter. I am using a T42 (15' XGA) for www programming using Eclipse...

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Last post by ziemeck
Thu May 17, 2018 11:07 am
Will any t42 mobo work in 15 inch t42p ?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun May 13, 2018 6:08 am
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by WarhawkCZ » Sat May 12, 2018 8:30 am

Hello Everyone, my question is straightforward:

Will any motherboard from t42 work in t42p ? I have a dead t42p and don't know what to do with it ....

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun May 13, 2018 6:08 am
T43 Wlan - very weak performance

Last post by nexgardvietnam « Wed May 09, 2018 11:06 pm
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by Rimrunner » Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:25 am

I have problems with recently bought T43's wlan connections.

Here is how the problems have appeared:
-I have tried the wlan Internet connection few...

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Last post by nexgardvietnam
Wed May 09, 2018 11:06 pm
T41 security chip issue

Last post by nexgardvietnam « Wed May 09, 2018 11:05 pm
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by lather » Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:37 am

I have a T41 that I use mainly to run programs I don't want cluttering up the HDD on my main laptop. Today, I went to fire it up as I had something I...

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Last post by nexgardvietnam
Wed May 09, 2018 11:05 pm
Hotkey Features Integration Driver for T40 with Windows 7

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Sun May 06, 2018 11:03 pm
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by atul » Thu May 03, 2018 7:58 am

I need help locating hotkey features integration driver for Thinkpad T40 running Windows 7. I've found the driver for T41 on (e.g., but I can't seem...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Sun May 06, 2018 11:03 pm
Change Hard Disk on T43

Last post by crux « Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:47 pm
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by josefcarel » Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:57 am

would like advice on the best Hard Disk for the model T43, which can be installed without further problems

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Last post by crux
Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:47 pm
Recovery disks for my T42 (2373)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:17 am
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by Adequz » Sun Jun 04, 2017 4:09 pm

Hello,

Recently snagged a nice T42 for 20 euro, its in really good condition too, but missing its OS. For nostalgic reasons i would like to...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:17 am
T43 2687-DDU Screen Issue

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:58 pm
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by bspooky » Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:40 am

I just won a T43 off of ebay and it seems great except one problem. I notice just a slight ghosting on the display when objects are moving such as...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:58 pm
T43p & FireGL V3200: Good idea to repsste the paste between the heat spreader and the die?

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:48 pm
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by kfzhu1229 » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:20 am

My T43p has a gpu that idles at around 50-55C no matter how I repaste on the gpu heat spreader. in comparison with the same heatsink, LCD and same...

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:48 pm
Trying to recover data from dead T42 HDD

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:34 am
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by ginahoy » Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:01 pm

My wife's T42 HDD bit the dust today. Not surprising. Although I've rebuilt her machine twice and later bought a replacement, this was the original...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:34 am
T42 available...

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:08 pm
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by brucehe » Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:00 pm

Hello all,

I have a T42 that has come back to me. It is in good condition, 1.5 GB RAM, 1024X768 Radeon 7500. 160GB hard drive. Battery has about 1...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:08 pm
T43 with SSD has slowed down

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:03 am
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by burns334 » Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:06 am

Several years ago I installed a SSD in my T43 all went well as far as I remember, I ran crystal disk mark and had read and write readings of 83/79...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:03 am
No LCD, DVI and VGA output working what next?

Last post by brucehe « Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:37 am
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by brucehe » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:45 am

Hello all,

My t42 has seemed to lost its backlight. I can push the case close switch and get flashes of screen images but that is it. With the...

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Last post by brucehe
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:37 am
T42 Memory

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:20 pm
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by gfuller » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:32 am

Since my main T420 machine is down for the time being, I've been using my T42. Works great - only problem is that it has 512MB and runs Windows 7....

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:20 pm
Integrated Bluetooth II + Windows 7: How to use bluetooth headset??

Last post by Annecy « Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:25 am
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by kfzhu1229 » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:00 am

I have that card from a dead T41p and transplanted into my A30p (or else for other machines I have 1803 error is no go). Now after using the Windows...

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Last post by Annecy
Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:25 am
Checking WiFi errors

Last post by dandreye « Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:24 am
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by dandreye » Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:54 pm

Hi All,

While making WiFi LED work with Actiontec 802MBN WiFi cards in my T42 and T43 I decided to try a variation on the method described here on...

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Last post by dandreye
Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:24 am
PM 770 + pin mod on T40 ?

Last post by gruzdev « Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:24 pm
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by gruzdev » Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:10 pm

I put the PM 770 processor ($1.70 on ebay) in the T40, instead of PM 705 (1500 mHz).
has gained a clock speed of 1530 MHz (so it's displayed in BIOS...

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Last post by gruzdev
Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:24 pm
T43 no more error 2010 (picture warning)

Last post by Annecy « Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:40 am
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by TTav134 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:54 am
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The end of infamous error 2010

Originally post on MDL forum

I've figure out to how remove the error 2010 on a T43 when using a non...
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Last post by Annecy
Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:40 am
The mystery of FRU 08K4986

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:18 pm
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by micrex22 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:11 am

After using my 14.1 T41 a lot more (and really digging its keyboard and ultra-clicky trackpoint button assembly--which is even better than what I had...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:18 pm
T40 crisis recovery not work?

Last post by gruzdev « Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:41 am

by gruzdev » Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:41 am

Someone was able to successfully restore the bios to T40 (not on T43, on the T43 procedure works Ok)?
The method described in the manual does not...

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Last post by gruzdev
Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:41 am
T41 Won't Start

Last post by Callahan « Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:24 pm
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by Callahan » Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:52 pm

Started my T41 several times today with no trouble ... late afternoon it wouldn't start.

I get two error messages: Error / 0271 Check Date and Time...

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Last post by Callahan
Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:24 pm
I bought a broken T40!

Last post by beko1987 « Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:00 pm
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by beko1987 » Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:52 am

Not content with my little vintage 240, I spied this on ebay the other day, and after reading all the helpful info on here, decided it could make a...

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Last post by beko1987
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:00 pm
Flash the modded BIOS? T40

Last post by beko1987 « Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:12 pm
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by gruzdev » Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:13 am

I downloaded a modified BIOS on the Internet, in which a bug with wifi was fixed.
But there is only the image of the BIOS in the bundle, without the...

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Last post by beko1987
Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:12 pm
T43 + video drivers under Windows 7

Last post by geka3250 « Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:12 pm
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by SailingAway » Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:53 pm

Hi,

I have a T43 2668-4DU with the ATI X300 and 1400x1050 screen. I installed Windows 7 which initially installed generic drivers for the display...

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Last post by geka3250
Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:12 pm
Can you use a 1.8" PATA drive in a T43

Last post by catback « Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:13 pm
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by catback » Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:02 pm

I have a T43 that I'm trying to get up and running. It needs a new hard drive that I've ordered but will take some time to get here. I have an X40...

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Last post by catback
Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:13 pm
ThinkPad T40 Windows 10 [SOLVED]

Last post by gruzdev « Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:37 am
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by luca9903 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 4:59 am

Hi Everybody,

I have upgraded my TP T40 to Pentium M 725. When i try installing Windows 10 it says it has not PAE, and I Know. But why if i try it...

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Last post by gruzdev
Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:37 am
Youtube on T4x

Last post by irus « Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:01 am
Replies: 33
by Thinkpad4by3 » Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:55 am
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Last post by irus
Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:01 am
ultrabay hdd adapter for T430

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:17 pm
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by thinkheadinspace » Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:48 am

Hello fellow Thinkheads,

I was wondering if anyone can confirm if this adapter will fit properly in the T430.

It says the dimensions are: Size:...

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:17 pm
how to install Thinkfan in Lubuntu 17

Last post by xynxnex « Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:05 pm

by xynxnex » Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:05 pm

Hi, I have a Thinkpad T43 with Lubuntu17.10 and want to install Thinkfan in order to control the fan by the temperature sensors, but nowadays there...

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Last post by xynxnex
Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:05 pm
T42p's battery won't charge while the laptop is turned off

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:28 am
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by maxcreations » Wed Nov 22, 2017 1:20 pm

I have T42p, working new battery, working charger.
The issue is that the laptop won't charge the battery while it's turned off and the battery...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:28 am
is there anyone who knows how to buy t50 parts?

Last post by wujstefan « Mon Nov 27, 2017 3:13 am
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by ijunsung » Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:59 am

Hello,

I am interested in reviving my old t43p by replacing it to t50. I can find some reviews on the internet but can't find how to buy or how...

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Last post by wujstefan
Mon Nov 27, 2017 3:13 am
My T50 review with MANY LARGE pictures

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:08 am
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by ajkula66 » Fri May 02, 2014 11:14 pm
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Yes, the machine that we've all been waiting for is FINALLY here, and by unbelievable kindness of a fellow forum member ended up in the hands of...
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Last post by ajkula66
Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:08 am
AC-DC supply voltage limit

Last post by geka3250 « Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:27 pm
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by Mac-Chatter » Fri Nov 24, 2017 3:45 pm

IBM Thinkpad AC-DC supply has an output of 15,6V according to the imprint. Most Laptops AC-DC converters deliver 19V. Does the T4x or more precise...

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Last post by geka3250
Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:27 pm
Recommended mSATA-to-PATA adapter for use in T4x?

Last post by Mac-Chatter « Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:05 pm
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by karotlopj » Sat Jul 01, 2017 6:05 am

Having read the sticky thread about using SSDs to speed up T4x's I had a look to see what was available...

Amazon have quite a few but the price...

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Last post by Mac-Chatter
Wed Nov 22, 2017 3:05 pm
Wake up after suspend problem on T41 with new SSD on IDE2SATA controller

Last post by Mac-Chatter « Wed Nov 22, 2017 2:56 pm
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by Mac-Chatter » Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:10 am

Dear vintage friends,

I own a second hand company T41 with WinXP Pro and some good software installed. All properly licensed but no disks (No option...

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Last post by Mac-Chatter
Wed Nov 22, 2017 2:56 pm
Error Message on My T41

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:32 pm
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by Callahan » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:48 pm

This week this error message started happening after two beeps. I have searched on Google and can't find the 'exact' answer to my screen message....

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:32 pm
T41, Intel 2915ABG, WLAN LED always off [fixed]

Last post by AbsolutelyFreeWeb « Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:59 pm
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by yak » Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:03 pm

Hi,

some time ago I bought an Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG WLAN MiniPCI card for my T41 (see my sig.). The card works like it should except that the...

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Last post by AbsolutelyFreeWeb
Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:59 pm
T43 battery issue

Last post by wujstefan « Thu Nov 09, 2017 12:52 am
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by mjm4jc » Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:16 pm

Hello everyone,

I hadn't used a battery in my T43 for years since the last one died. I just use the A/C charger. Well, I purchased a new battery and...

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Last post by wujstefan
Thu Nov 09, 2017 12:52 am
Battery charging very slow then stops

Last post by buzzliteyear « Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:27 pm
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by buzzliteyear » Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:57 am

Hi Guys,
Ive had my t420 for about 3 years and the last time I used it from battery alone was a couple of weeks ago as we often have
power cuts etc...

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Last post by buzzliteyear
Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:27 pm
W10 T43 scrolling and youtube

Last post by matn__ « Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:54 am
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by matn__ » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:11 am

Hello,
I recently installed Windows 10 on my T43 and it works better than W7, but I have two problems.
First: Trackpoint scrolling not working on...

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Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:54 am

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