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Confused about t42 battery types, can't find pictures.

Last post by bluedoc « Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:57 pm
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by bluedoc » Mon Jun 28, 2004 4:41 am

Hi fellows,

Can some one enlighten me on different types of T42 batteries. I assumed that the 6-cell is the included one. Is the 9-cell true name...

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Last post by bluedoc
Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:57 pm
Touchpad creaking?

Last post by roxylo « Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:44 pm
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by ClayMan » Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:16 pm

I have a T41... and my touchpad is creaking prety badly.

It's worse on the lower left side... Do any of your T series creak? Place you finger on the...

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Last post by roxylo
Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:44 pm
anyone else's shipment end up in Alaska?

Last post by pete0r « Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:55 pm
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by Tony Touch » Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:30 pm

About 300 units were shipped on 6/25. Status now is: 'PROCESSING ERROR AT DESTINATION SITE;PKG HAS BEEN REROUTED TO DESTINATION'.

They went from...

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Last post by pete0r
Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:55 pm
received new T42......one question

Last post by Leon « Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:46 pm
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by smitty » Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:44 pm

hello all,

First I like to say thanks because without this forums I would not have choosen the T42. I received the T42 and absolutely love the...

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Last post by Leon
Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:46 pm
Is your new power cord "velcro wrap" SCENTED?

Last post by lilserenity « Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:24 pm
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by d4bjd0 » Sat Jun 26, 2004 3:47 pm

I know this seems personal, but the power cord velcro wrap for my new T42 seems to be SCENTED? :shock: ...maybe like the fake new car smell they...

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Last post by lilserenity
Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:24 pm
T41 or T42 ?

Last post by cfemocha « Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:34 pm
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by cfemocha » Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:10 pm

I'm deciding between buying a T41 or a T42, all specs seemed to be exactly the same (except from screen size)... can someone tell me what is the...

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Last post by cfemocha
Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:34 pm
failed video memory test

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by jeffykim » Mon Jun 28, 2004 11:05 am

hey everybody...wondering if a stuck pixel will fail me on my video memory test (I have one bright one)...it's telling me error at pixel such and...

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Last post by jeffykim
Mon Jun 28, 2004 11:05 am
T40P networking disappears

Last post by kengetz « Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:49 am
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by kengetz » Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:00 am

Folks:

Intermittently, and increasingly, when I reboot my T40P, all networking support becomes disabled. I cannot turn on the wireless, and the...

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Last post by kengetz
Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:49 am
HELP - diagnosis or autopsy on T20

Last post by sktn77a « Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:36 am
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by cheesecake » Mon Jun 28, 2004 4:26 am

Hi all,

My T20 is very sick, possibly with a terminal illness. The display is almost completely unreadable - blurry, jittery and filled with...

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Last post by sktn77a
Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:36 am
T42 first battery charging

Last post by K. Eng « Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:23 am
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by mrflynn » Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:31 am

Hi folks,

I got my 2373-3UU just yesterday and I am wondering how long I should charge my battery in the first times. I know that cell phone...

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Last post by K. Eng
Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:23 am
Do I need help??

Last post by ian « Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:31 am
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by mrbjr » Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:30 pm

Start off with the fact that I'm likely old enough to be a father or grandfather to most on this wonderful forum.
Problem is I want it now :cry: . I...

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Last post by ian
Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:31 am
Fn+Spacebar

Last post by akhavan « Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38 am
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by akhavan » Fri Jun 11, 2004 7:52 am

Hi,

When I use my Fn+Spacebar all I get is a bell sound from my T41P. I know the program is installed on my computer but I do NOT know how to...

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Last post by akhavan
Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38 am
T42 good price?

Last post by Kenn « Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:31 am
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by Kenn » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:34 pm

14
P-M 735 1.7GHz
SXGA+
512MB (1 stick)
80GB
CDRW/DVDRW
ATI R9000 64MB
Intel 802.11 B/G
Standard battery
XP Pro
3-year On-site + accidental damage...

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Last post by Kenn
Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:31 am
Please click here if you have a 60GB 7200rpm T42 :(

Last post by kangazoom « Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:26 am
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by kangazoom » Fri Jun 25, 2004 8:36 pm

Could you possibly open PC-Doctor, go to storage , go to hard drive , and use either of the tests (but the short one would take less time, so it's...

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Last post by kangazoom
Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:26 am
Did I pay a reasonably good price for my T41p?

Last post by Chatbox « Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:20 am
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by Chatbox » Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:10 pm

It's a 2373-GGU, paid $2225 USD (or $3000 CAD).
I know it's not an ultra HOT deal, but do you think I paid a good price for it?

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Last post by Chatbox
Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:20 am
Are there any news about T43 ? :)

Last post by CokeBear « Sun Jun 27, 2004 11:39 pm
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by GoldenKing » Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:37 pm

You konw the T42 right now is not real Centrino 2 techology
Are there any news about T43? or T50?

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Last post by CokeBear
Sun Jun 27, 2004 11:39 pm
IBM Update Connector

Last post by Chobits « Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:00 pm
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by Leon » Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:16 pm

Can't get it to work on my T42... keeps saying An Error Occurred Connecting To the IBM HelpCenter . I can't believe that a big company like IBM would...

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Last post by Chobits
Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:00 pm
Loose lid when closed

Last post by Chatbox « Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:57 pm
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by EnsignRicki » Sun Jun 27, 2004 8:00 pm

When I close my laptop I notice that I can still make the lid move up and down a few millimeters. Is that normal?

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Last post by Chatbox
Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:57 pm
Stucked letter "u" on T20

Last post by MJC « Sun Jun 27, 2004 8:14 pm
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by MJC » Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:01 pm

I just bought a referbished T20 direct from IBM, everythiung is running fine except I get the letter u stuck - liuke for example trying to type the...

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Last post by MJC
Sun Jun 27, 2004 8:14 pm
old tabooks online?

Last post by JHEM « Sun Jun 27, 2004 6:22 pm
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by lhsa » Sun Jun 27, 2004 8:22 am

i'm trying to find whether there is a thinkpad t23 model 2647-JU2. i'm looking to buy one and the seller states that it is the correct model number....

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Last post by JHEM
Sun Jun 27, 2004 6:22 pm
2379DYU 2hdds

Last post by csv96 « Sun Jun 27, 2004 5:03 pm
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by arthur » Sun Jun 27, 2004 4:57 pm

just saw at the ibm website, this model (2379DYU) has 2 hdds. 80G+80G!!!
missprint or promotion, hmm.

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Last post by csv96
Sun Jun 27, 2004 5:03 pm
2378EZU model

Last post by csv96 « Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:11 pm
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by arthur » Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:04 pm

hi,
are there any advantages or disadvatages to build 2378EZU Thinkpad T42p model? it looks like they are around $3000.
thanks in advance for any...

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Last post by csv96
Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:11 pm
T42 construction - no more titanium?

Last post by K. Eng « Sun Jun 27, 2004 2:47 pm
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by trodriguez » Tue Jun 01, 2004 4:18 pm

I was browsing the tabook and noticed that the construction of the bottom cover has changed from titanium-reinforced CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced...

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Last post by K. Eng
Sun Jun 27, 2004 2:47 pm
can't get keycap back on... anyone?

Last post by llama_thumper « Sun Jun 27, 2004 2:36 pm
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by llama_thumper » Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:11 pm

took off one of them but can't get it back on.... does anyone have any idea how to do it? the blue rubber thing is on the keyboard, as is everything...

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Last post by llama_thumper
Sun Jun 27, 2004 2:36 pm
Sony/Matsui vs. Sanyo Batteries - Update

Last post by Hangfire « Sun Jun 27, 2004 11:23 am
Replies: 32
by admsteiner » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:39 pm
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Hi all,

After all the talk of the wiggling Sanyo batteries on the T42, I decided to call IBM and see what could be done. They're sending me via next...
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Last post by Hangfire
Sun Jun 27, 2004 11:23 am
Another Dell --> IBM T42 convert :)

Last post by texref « Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:46 am
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by plucky duck » Sat Jun 26, 2004 11:20 am

Placed my order of the T42 JXU model on Friday. Was told there'd be a 2week.

Specs:
P-M Dothan 1.7Ghz
512mb PC2700 ddr ram
40GB HD
15 1400*1050...

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Last post by texref
Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:46 am
Which is more solid: T23,T40,T41 or T42?

Last post by texref « Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:39 am
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by T23_Owner » Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:15 am

I used to own a Thinkpad 770z and that was a solid sturdy computer. I sold it and got a A20p and it got a little less sturdy but still pretty good. I...

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Last post by texref
Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:39 am
Screen "mottled" in IE

Last post by lilserenity « Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:02 am
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by Leon » Sat Jun 26, 2004 2:08 pm

here's an interesting one...new T42 14 ...Internet Explorer, the grey colored bars on the top (with Menu Items and Internet Icons, both have a...

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Last post by lilserenity
Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:02 am
Embedded Security Chip?

Last post by wozza « Sun Jun 27, 2004 5:39 am
Replies: 6
by JohnV » Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:40 am

I have a question about the embedded security chip? What exactly does it do? Is it worth it to me to enable it?

Thanks for any info,

John

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Last post by wozza
Sun Jun 27, 2004 5:39 am
Better keyboard fix (IMHO)

Last post by JaimitoBond « Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:01 am
Replies: 11
by darrenf » Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:25 am

I see many people here applying shims under the right side of the keyboard to fix the spring in factory T40-series laptops. Looking at the problem,...

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Last post by JaimitoBond
Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:01 am
Backup by copying main partition

Last post by Paul S « Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:41 pm
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by Paul S » Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:34 pm

I have copied the main partition from my T40 to another drive in the ultra slim bay and attempted to boot from the ultra slim bay drive. Now, if the...

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Last post by Paul S
Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:41 pm
Disabling CPU power management on T42

Last post by admsteiner « Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:05 pm
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by admsteiner » Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:00 pm

Hi,

I have a T42. Even when plugged in, the computer sometimes goes at 200Mhz (lowest speed setting), other times it's at 5-600Mhz. Is there a way...

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Last post by admsteiner
Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:05 pm
T42 Cases

Last post by DMS « Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:04 pm
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by modemrat » Sat Jun 19, 2004 11:40 pm

I am going to be getting a T42 with a 14' screen and I was wondering if anyone has had any first hand encounters with very slim cases.

I am looking...

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Last post by DMS
Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:04 pm
T42 at the beach (sand)

Last post by admsteiner « Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:04 pm
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by admsteiner » Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:51 pm

Hi,

Before I'm called crazy, I just had a question.

Does the opening on the left side of the T42 have a dust filter in place which might be useful...

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Last post by admsteiner
Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:04 pm
Typing and Mouse/Cursor Delayed Response...

Last post by Conmee « Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:46 pm
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by Conmee » Fri Jun 25, 2004 8:52 pm

Folks,

Not sure if this is the correct forum for this question, but looks like everything else and the kitchen sink is in here... lol ;)

As I type...

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Last post by Conmee
Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:46 pm
Is Your T Series In This Shipment?

Last post by effxiikc « Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:16 pm
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by Leon » Thu Jun 24, 2004 1:08 pm

127 Units Shipped From Hong Kong Today... mines in there :lol:

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Last post by effxiikc
Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:16 pm
No access to D drive after recovery

Last post by Zeitgeist « Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:15 pm
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by Zeitgeist » Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:03 am

Concerns A31P and T40:

I created two primary partitions C and D on these thinkpads, with D containing the data.

After recovery (F11 resp. access...

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Last post by Zeitgeist
Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:15 pm
"T" Series Recommendation?

Last post by plucky duck « Sat Jun 26, 2004 11:01 am
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by aoeu » Sun Jun 20, 2004 2:00 pm

Hi,

I'm currently on the verge of buying an IBM T Series laptop [specifically The T41 and I was wondering if this is a good choice for me.

After...

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Last post by plucky duck
Sat Jun 26, 2004 11:01 am
Thinkpad Mini-Dock vs. Thinkpad Port Replicator II

Last post by stgreek « Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:45 am
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by csv96 » Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:55 pm

What's the difference? Which one supports DVI pass-through from a T42p?

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Last post by stgreek
Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:45 am
T42 work with Windows XP Professional SP2 RC2 ?

Last post by HKILP7M8 « Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:29 am
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by w0qj » Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:41 am

the (soon?) upcoming SP2 for Windows XP is known to break many programs, and heard some incompatabilities with T42's built-in security chip.

has...

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Last post by HKILP7M8
Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:29 am
What's better for T40p? Mini-dock or Port Replicator II?

Last post by dclee012 « Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:18 am
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by nivla » Sat Jun 26, 2004 7:29 am

What would you recommend to purchase for the T40p? The mini-dock or port replicator II? My company is willing to purchase one of these for me and I'd...

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Last post by dclee012
Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:18 am
T41p display issue ?!

Last post by tntmax « Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:16 am

by tntmax » Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:16 am

I have a Thinkpad T41p, and I have a problem with the display.

When I am running linux (or anything in full screen with black background), and...

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Last post by tntmax
Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:16 am
Is Bluetooth worth it?

Last post by akerman « Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:07 am
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by nowstime » Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:03 am

Hello to everybody...

I can't decide whether I need a laptop with a bluetooth...I don't have any bluetooth devices but might get one in the...

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Last post by akerman
Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:07 am
not able to...

Last post by Daniel « Sat Jun 26, 2004 3:37 am
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by texref » Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:45 pm

find the part number listed listed on the pdf file from IBM... I don't get it. Oh, BTW does anyone know what is the latest time that Bill would like...

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Last post by Daniel
Sat Jun 26, 2004 3:37 am
Which ThinkPad Series is the most Popular?

Last post by Hangfire « Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:03 am
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by Hangfire » Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:45 pm

As a new ThinkPad owner, I am amazed at all of the different series and models of the IBM TP. I made my choice of a T-42 due to my needs and reading...

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Last post by Hangfire
Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:03 am
Sound quality on T42(p)

Last post by edelrc « Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:55 pm
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by edelrc » Fri Jun 25, 2004 2:48 pm

I ordered a 2379DYU before I knew this wonderful site. When it came I was all happy, however as soon as I started I noticed that the right speaker...

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Last post by edelrc
Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:55 pm
Access Connections

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by jdhurst » Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:51 pm

I have been keeping a case open with IBM over Access Connections. V3.1 works fine (using it now); V3.2 is broken (can't log off network); and V3.21...

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Last post by jdhurst
Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:51 pm
activiate ibm service partiton

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by gosha16 » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:51 pm

when i installed linux, i accidentially made the ibm service partion not bootable. its still there but the ibm recovery tool wont work. how do i...

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Last post by gosha16
Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:51 pm
Fn + Spacebar moves my desktop icons

Last post by gte204i « Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:13 pm
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by gte204i » Thu Jun 24, 2004 10:21 am

I have a 14.1 1400x1050 screen. Whenever I use Fn + Spacebar to zoom in on a window, it moves the icons that are on the right side of my desktop to...

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Last post by gte204i
Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:13 pm
anyone with a T42 confirm recovery cd type?

Last post by admsteiner « Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:43 pm
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by gosha16 » Fri Jun 25, 2004 1:47 pm

i got my recovery cd's (8 discs) and they says they are for the R51p. T42 and T42p, however, the types dont match up. my type (2373) isnt on there. i...

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Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:43 pm

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