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Thinkspad 2373HTU

Last post by arthur « Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:17 pm

by arthur » Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:17 pm

hi guys.
just wonder if anybody has Thinkpad 2373HTU model.
if i buy it with visa discount the price dropped from $3949 to $3356.
any thoughts, info....

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Last post by arthur
Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:17 pm
fix for creaking palmrest?

Last post by CantStopNow « Wed Jun 23, 2004 4:40 pm
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by CantStopNow » Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:34 pm

I got my T42 last week, and it has been working out pretty well. One of my gripes is that the palm rest creaks a bit on the left hand side, where it...

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Last post by CantStopNow
Wed Jun 23, 2004 4:40 pm
t40 hard drive noise

Last post by AssPenny « Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:27 pm
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by mrporkypig » Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:33 am

I have had my t40 for about 6 months now, recently if I leave my laptop on for more than 5 hrs or so, then if I move my laptop around, or just tilt...

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Last post by AssPenny
Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:27 pm
T series sellers in the UK?

Last post by stgreek « Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:26 pm
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by stgreek » Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:40 pm

I am looking to replace my ageing T23 with a new T4x series to have along with my X31 and I was wondering if anyone knows any T series seller...

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Last post by stgreek
Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:26 pm
T41p slows down with latest video driver from IBM?

Last post by RaysMD « Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:17 pm
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by RaysMD » Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:10 am

So, I just updated my video driver from the factory driver. It's seems to have slowed down quite a bit. Window redraws are lagging. I have to disable...

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Last post by RaysMD
Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:17 pm
Bulge in the LCD - RMA? (LCD not a straightedge)

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by admsteiner » Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:02 pm

Hi,

A couple of people have been complaining about a gap in the 2378-FVU's. Having used a straightedge I've determined that the LCD bulges out (or...

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Last post by admsteiner
Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:02 pm
2373-3UU for $2200

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by jbean » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:29 pm

Hey there. I saw from the other thread that many were interested in the 2373-3UU. Just to refresh your memory here are the specs on that notebook....

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Last post by DarkUnity
Wed Jun 23, 2004 1:50 pm
Has anyone gotten a 2.0Ghz/755 CPU based T42p yet?

Last post by LinuxGuy75 « Wed Jun 23, 2004 1:13 pm

by LinuxGuy75 » Wed Jun 23, 2004 1:13 pm

I ordered a 2373-KUU on May 21st, and it still hasn't shipped yet. The estimated ship date is June 30th.

Just curious.

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Last post by LinuxGuy75
Wed Jun 23, 2004 1:13 pm
755 2.0 ghz

Last post by jeff716a « Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:18 pm

by jeff716a » Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:18 pm

Does anyone know when these will be available again? Also, the model I really like is 2373-KTU, but is it customizable with a 6-cell battery instead...

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Last post by jeff716a
Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:18 pm
RAM Memory Brands

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by GoyoNeuff » Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:38 am

Hi All,

Which of these memory brands do you guys know?

1. CRUCIAL
2. KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY
3. CORSAIR MEMORY, INC.
4. TRANSCEND
5. KINGMAX
6. GEIL...

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Last post by awolfe63
Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:16 pm
Thinkpad Speaker Volume

Last post by Leon « Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:05 pm
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by Leon » Wed May 26, 2004 6:10 pm

I have a 600X, and use it outside all the time to listen to music and internet radio from the built in speakers. Often I need to play it quite...

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Last post by Leon
Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:05 pm
Retail store in NYC that has Thinkpads on display?

Last post by Leon « Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:55 am
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by jeffbl » Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:16 am

I'm visiting NYC this weekend, and would like to see the X40, X31 and T4x machines in person before deciding which one would be right. Does anyone...

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Last post by Leon
Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:55 am
Recommend for an architecture major student ?

Last post by dclee012 « Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:48 am
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by campusx » Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:32 pm

Hello...thinkpads.com forum
I need to get a new one in a hurry.
My sony vaio GRX suddenly stop working.

My field is Architecture.
Which one is good...

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Last post by dclee012
Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:48 am
DVI change in T42's

Last post by dclee012 « Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:20 am
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by jjfcpa » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:13 pm

I just wanted to let everyone know that the T42's do support pass through DVI using the port replicator with the ATI card. Prior to the T42, you HAD...

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Last post by dclee012
Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:20 am
2378FVU screen quality question

Last post by Nabeel « Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:26 am
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by aamsel » Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:50 pm

I am thinking of getting on of these with the 14.1 1400X1050 screen. I know that it is not a Flexview, but wonder what the overall screen quality is...

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Last post by Nabeel
Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:26 am
Questoins about battery

Last post by Humpa « Wed Jun 23, 2004 7:38 am
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by ClayMan » Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:41 pm

I'm sorta paranoid about my battery.
This is a 6-cell, and it came with only 43 Wh full capacity charge , while it's full design capacity is 47.52...

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Last post by Humpa
Wed Jun 23, 2004 7:38 am
Too many people messing with thier Ts

Last post by jdhurst « Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:20 am
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by Guest » Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:33 pm

Hey I have been reading posts about build issues and have heard so many people putting pieces of cardboard here, foam there, even taping something...

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Last post by jdhurst
Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:20 am
Disabling internal WLAN when running PCMCIA WLAN nic

Last post by kjarrett « Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:57 am

by kjarrett » Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:57 am

On my Dad's T30 (which I am setting up for him) the internal wireless b is working very well on my home network (DLink DI-624). I did a test...

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Last post by kjarrett
Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:57 am
Advice on the IBM T41 1373-1FM

Last post by reaxion « Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:12 am
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by reaxion » Mon Jun 21, 2004 7:28 am

T41 PM-1.4GHz, 256MB, 30GB, 14.1XGA, 802.11B, Combo, Graphics Chipset ATI Mobility RADEON M7-CSP32, Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ......

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Last post by reaxion
Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:12 am
Hitachi 60G/7200RPM runs very cool

Last post by akerman « Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:07 am
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by darrenf » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:11 pm

I just coppied partitions from a Hitachi 30G/4200RPM drive to a 60G/7200RPM. The 30G was very warm after the copy (as I would expect) but I could...

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Last post by akerman
Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:07 am
Is this a good deal?

Last post by BillMorrow « Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:01 am
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by Hangfire » Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:00 pm

Thinkpad T-42

Part#: 2379-DWU
CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5G
Display: 15.0 XGA TFT
OS: Windows XP Pro
Memory: 256MB DDR333
Graphics: ATI Mobility RADEON...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:01 am
Screen problem?

Last post by BillMorrow « Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:40 am
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by mathwizard » Mon Jun 21, 2004 3:06 pm

I have kinda problem when entering overlay mode. At least I think what it is. It does it when i try to play a movie. Just when i run the movie player...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:40 am
What type of Memory for T40

Last post by G-Man « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:53 pm
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by najibs » Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:46 pm

I've got a T40 2373 model and I need to know what type of SODIMM's to purchase. Do they have to be DDR266 or can they be DDR333?

What brand is the...

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Last post by G-Man
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:53 pm
Lots of high res 2374-3VU pics

Last post by byron « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:36 pm
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by Skywing » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:24 pm

i took a bunch of pics of my 3VU today, i would like to post them here but i have nowhere to host them, i already have them uploaded to a private...

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Last post by byron
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:36 pm
T42 with an ATI9600 with NATIVE 1024x768

Last post by csv96 « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:31 pm
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by meditate2001 » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:06 am

Hi,

does any1 knows if there is a special modell of the t42 with an ati9600 (or t2 - but NOT with the 7500) which native resolution is 1024x768 ?...

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Last post by csv96
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:31 pm
Keyboard/Screen Protectors for T4X series?

Last post by G-Man « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:18 pm
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by kkapoor » Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:33 pm

I have recently started to notice that my ThinkPad T40 keyboard has started to leave keyboard marks on the screen when I am moving about often.

I...

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Last post by G-Man
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:18 pm
ATI 9600/Fire GL2 Drivers 2379DYU

Last post by G-Man « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:07 pm
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by pearl0 » Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:36 pm

Hi everyone,

I have been lurking and soaking up the knowledge from this group for a while now and ended up buying a 2379DYU. I have to say that I...

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Last post by G-Man
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:07 pm
Where is my Thinkpad t42 going?

Last post by Skywing « Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:54 pm
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by WizardHowl » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:24 pm

This is so weird. I ordered my thinkpad t42 sometime ago, and on june 21 it said it shipped. So I am checking the status of the order and where its...

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Last post by Skywing
Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:54 pm
Does T4x have a hardware reset button?

Last post by admsteiner « Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:05 pm
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by Mofongo » Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:08 pm

A couple of times now (mostly in testing Linux drivers) I have had to reboot my T42 from a freeze by unplugging AC and battery, which is a little...

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Last post by admsteiner
Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:05 pm
Newbie Thinkpadophile... Choices

Last post by JHEM « Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:46 pm
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by DeAnna » Sun Jun 20, 2004 6:26 pm

I wasn't sure where to put this, but since I'm leaning towad the T23...
First, I want to thank you all, especially Bill. This forum has taught me so...

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Last post by JHEM
Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:46 pm
6 Cell vs. 9 Cell - How charged was yours

Last post by admsteiner « Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:45 pm
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by admsteiner » Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:01 pm

In a couple of the other threads people were discussing how full the charge on the new batteries were on their Thinkpads. My 6 cell that came with my...

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Last post by admsteiner
Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:45 pm
Non-FlexView vs. FlexView

Last post by admsteiner « Tue Jun 22, 2004 5:58 pm
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by Hangfire » Tue Jun 22, 2004 4:51 pm

14 non-FlexView (1024x768, or 1400x1050) and 15 FlexView screen (1400x1050, 1600x1200)

What does this mean in regular speak??? :?:

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Last post by admsteiner
Tue Jun 22, 2004 5:58 pm
Looking to buy T-41 or T-42

Last post by ryan « Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:53 pm
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by Hangfire » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:47 am

After looking at other forums and computers, I've narrowed it down to these two fine choices. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I need to buy...

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Last post by ryan
Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:53 pm
Waiting for new chipset, processor, models?

Last post by ryan « Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:49 pm
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by Leon » Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:59 am

I have been in the computer industry for years, so I am WELL VERSED in the wait/don't wait for new technology syndrome. I know that you should never...

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Last post by ryan
Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:49 pm
Debating between R and T series, please help

Last post by awolfe63 « Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:13 pm
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by DGaley27 » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:52 am

This fall I am going to college, and like most will be purchasing a new laptop. I have a couple questions that hopefully can be answered.
1. Is there...

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Last post by awolfe63
Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:13 pm
T42p LCD problem

Last post by dclee012 « Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:01 pm
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by pramit » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:48 am

Hello All...

I am in the middle of my first international trip with my T42p (2379DYU) and I've run into somewhat of a disturbing LCD problem....

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Last post by dclee012
Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:01 pm
Reinstall winxp & Update connector

Last post by Conmee « Tue Jun 22, 2004 2:07 pm
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by matrix » Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:54 pm

Hi, i'm a newbie from Italy.
I have an T41 (2378) and some doubts:

1) If i want reinstall winxp on itself, how i can do? It's very useful for repair...

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Last post by Conmee
Tue Jun 22, 2004 2:07 pm
thoughts on ServicePac warranty upgrade?

Last post by awolfe63 « Tue Jun 22, 2004 2:06 pm
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by Tony Touch » Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:57 pm

Hello, I'm buying a T41 (2379) before I start business school this fall. People on the b-school board I read recommend getting the ServicePac upgrade...

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Last post by awolfe63
Tue Jun 22, 2004 2:06 pm
I thought I said I wanted a CD-RW, not CD-ROM!

Last post by JHEM « Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:28 pm
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by aoeu » Sun Jun 20, 2004 2:34 pm

All right, this is the only thing that's stalling me from buying a T41 right now.

If you look here here you can see under Optical Drives it says...

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Last post by JHEM
Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:28 pm
Warranty Upgrades in the UK from IBM?

Last post by lilserenity « Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:21 pm

by lilserenity » Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:21 pm

Hiya,

I have been searching high and low on the UK IBM website and cannot find for love nor money an absolute answer to how much it is to upgrade my...

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Last post by lilserenity
Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:21 pm
Is it easy to repair a Thinkpad?

Last post by awolfe63 « Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:40 pm
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by kidpaprika » Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:23 am

Hi all

This is a follow-up to my post on repairing a T23.....

I've now managed to find the parts and prices on the IBM website. I need to replace...

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Last post by awolfe63
Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:40 pm
ultrabay slim battery and the multiple battery charger

Last post by snife « Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:55 am
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by hapzunglam » Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:37 am

does the ThinkPad Multiple Battery Charger II charge ultrabay slim batteries????

the ac adapter connector on my Xseries thinkpad keeps breaking (3...

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Last post by snife
Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:55 am
tabook.pdf

Last post by JHEM « Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:30 am
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by mkatz » Thu May 27, 2004 3:30 pm

I've tried downloading the tabook.pdf in an efforto explore options for the T42 line...every time I try to do so I find it to be unavailable. Perhaps...

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Last post by JHEM
Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:30 am
T41 Fan -- should I get T42 instead?

Last post by admsteiner « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:38 am
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by MelissaBF » Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:24 am

Hi - I am looking into a T41 (2379DKU) and I am concerned about this cycling fan noise I have read about. I work in a quiet room and had that problem...

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Last post by admsteiner
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:38 am
What's the triangle on the LCD cover in the middle?

Last post by ian « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:11 am
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by RaysMD » Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:39 am

Does anyone know what the triangle is for near the bluetooth, battery, and sleep indicator are for? It's on the outside cover in the middle. I...

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Last post by ian
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:11 am
Scratches on the top of my T40p - anyway to remove?

Last post by sktn77a « Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:06 am
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by nivla » Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:58 am

I have scratches on the top of my Thinkpad T40p. Is there a special cleaner or procedure I can perform to remove them. Thanks for any help.

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Last post by sktn77a
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:06 am
new memory for a t42

Last post by pete0r « Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:48 am
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by effxiikc » Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:39 am

has anyone tried upgrading the ram of their t4x?

my friend told me that i had to get a low heat version because many ppl got errors when they dind't...

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Last post by pete0r
Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:48 am
T40p Wireless Does Not Work & Question on Dock

Last post by nivla « Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:03 am

by nivla » Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:03 am

I have a Thinkpad T40p with the built in 802.11b wireless card. I connect to a Linksys wireless broadband router fine and signal strength is...

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Last post by nivla
Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:03 am
buying from bill..

Last post by Greg Gebhardt « Tue Jun 22, 2004 5:03 am
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by pete0r » Sun Jun 20, 2004 1:09 pm

how did all of you guys pay for your notebooks from bill? i don't know if i really want to pay cold cash, but it seems like i can get the best prices...

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Last post by Greg Gebhardt
Tue Jun 22, 2004 5:03 am
recovery cds

Last post by ryan « Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:19 pm
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by wmf » Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:32 am

hi,
I am getting a T42 (2378 FVU), but I am going to be replacing the hard drive, so it seems that the best thing to do is to use the recovery cds to...

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Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:19 pm

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