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T40 Reboot button with Fan Error

Last post by Metallo « Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:47 pm
Replies: 7
by Metallo » Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:03 pm

Hi all,

Given that I am about to format, I decided to bring up this strange issue I have been experiencing with any OS, previously with Linux,...

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Last post by Metallo
Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:47 pm
T40 Upgrade to SSD

Last post by dandreye « Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:29 pm
Replies: 14
by Metallo » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:03 pm

Hi guys,

Due to a different use of my PC I have re-installed the old WXP PRO and my car diagnostics software, this is the only program I will run on...

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Last post by dandreye
Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:29 pm
Power cord and adapter for T43 made for the UK

Last post by Sudevan « Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:15 pm
Replies: 6
by Sudevan » Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:44 pm

I haven't posted here in a while, partly because I was busy moving this summer, and then unpacking -- too many books, stamp albums, and of course,...

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Last post by Sudevan
Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:15 pm
Fellow T43/p owners, looking for a new LCD? Come inside..

Last post by wujstefan « Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:18 am
Replies: 6
by Kaervak » Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:23 pm

I bought one from this seller last week and the panel arrived yesterday. They are indeed factory sealed NOS 15 SXGA+ LCDs. Very bright and no defects...

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Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:18 am
[SOLVED] This program does not support this system HOTKEY

Last post by dandreye « Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:49 am
Replies: 9
by Cola » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:11 am

Go to last post for solution

Hi all.

As in title.

When installing the hotkey driver on my T43p (Windows 7 Ultimate x86) I get that error. I...

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Last post by dandreye
Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:49 am
Broadcom BCM943222 and BCM43222 802.11n WiFi cards for T4x

Last post by dandreye « Sat Jan 21, 2017 1:17 pm
Replies: 5
by dandreye » Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:48 pm

Hi All,

Has anyone tried either of these in a T4x, particularly running Win7? Any good?

As follows from these pictures, BCM943222 is single...

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Last post by dandreye
Sat Jan 21, 2017 1:17 pm
ThinkPad T43 to T43p - MASSIVE GPU capability difference

Last post by dr_st « Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:39 am
Replies: 3
by kfzhu1229 » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:44 pm

I have bought 3 T43p motherboards from China and tried one of them to replace my current T43 struggling in UXGA LCD. In Windows 7 and later you can...

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:39 am
Extra RAM problem on T43

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:49 pm
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by Machster28 » Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:57 pm

I have installed 1GB RAM stick in the bottom of the laptop for a total 2GB. Once in a while the system doesn't see it and it boots up seeing just the...

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:49 pm
GPU problem (artifacts) on T40

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:29 am
Replies: 7
by WarMachine » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:47 am

Hello,

I've bought a 14.1 T41p last week, with an SXGA+ LCD and 1.5 GB. The machine was very dirty but fully fonctionnal, with an ancient version of...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:29 am
Thinkpad T43p heating

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:16 pm
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by boodi » Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:29 am
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Good day.
Probably the problem has been discussed hundreds time
I need a fast thrusty opinion

My t43p gpu/cpu temperature this year with summer has...
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Last post by kfzhu1229
Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:16 pm
WiFi flaps frequently with Intel 2915ABG NIC in T43

Last post by dandreye « Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:06 pm
Replies: 10
by dandreye » Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:58 am

Hi All,

At some point a few days after installing W7 and drivers onto my newly SATA modded T43 upgraded to an SSD my WiFi started flapping every...

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Last post by dandreye
Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:06 pm
remove SATA2PATA Bridge in T43

Last post by dandreye « Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:52 am
Replies: 7
by pointfielder » Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:21 am

I have a T43p and it is kind of frustrating not being able
to upgrade the PATA HDD beyond 100GB as I need 7200rpm.

Is there a way to get rid of the...

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Last post by dandreye
Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:52 am
Custom CPU instead of t50 motherboard possible?

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:35 am
Replies: 26
by irus » Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:18 am

if with the 479 socket there was a new 14nm CPU with latest instruction sets SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 etc. and integrated GPU wouldn't that be a great way to...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:35 am
T42 1.5 Upgrade Question

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:57 am
Replies: 43
by Callahan » Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:32 pm
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I would like to upgrade my T42 (1.5 Banias - 2374E88) to a 1.7. Can someone verify if this Pentium M 1.7 would work in my T42? I found this at eBay...
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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:57 am
For Free: T43 for parts

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:31 pm
Replies: 7
by rckrchrdsn » Sat Oct 29, 2016 12:30 pm

The T43 won't power light doesn't come on with or without battery. Otherwise it is in great condition. Has 2GB RAM. Needs new BIOS battery. No HD or...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:31 pm
T40 - Which Windows OS for my needs?

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:53 pm
Replies: 30
by Metallo » Sat Nov 19, 2016 5:45 pm
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Hi all,

Currently, my ThinkPad runs perfectly fine on Linux with the configuration you see in my signature.

However, I have decided to give a...
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Last post by kfzhu1229
Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:53 pm
ThinkPad T40 Fan No Voltage (F4 chip works)

Last post by luca9903 « Mon Nov 28, 2016 3:50 pm
Replies: 17
by luca9903 » Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:26 am

Hi,

I recently bought a T40. The PC Power On but the Fan doesn't start. I read it could be the F4 chip but testing it with a tester gives me 5 volt....

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Last post by luca9903
Mon Nov 28, 2016 3:50 pm
T43 1871-4BU Modem Speaker Not Working during Dial & Handshake

Last post by CeeBee « Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:50 am
Replies: 4
by CeeBee » Tue Nov 22, 2016 3:11 pm

As this may well be a hardware (or combined) issue, please check the last post of this link and give your input if any:

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Last post by CeeBee
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:50 am
Upgrade T43 to SSD

Last post by Bibin « Fri Nov 18, 2016 4:37 pm
Replies: 14
by Slipstream » Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:21 pm

I'd like to upgrade my T43 1875DMU to an SSD.

I'd like to keep the cost under $100, but would like at least 60GB. I've found one with 128GB.

1) Is...

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Last post by Bibin
Fri Nov 18, 2016 4:37 pm
T40 series cross compatibility and other questions

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:27 pm
Replies: 1
by ncovert » Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:41 pm

I've recently dug up my old T40. And I remembered why I had retired it - flaky motherboard. Sometimes it'll work - but it crashes within seconds of...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:27 pm
Would you buy a T43 today?

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:38 pm
Replies: 248
by shahidt » Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:39 am
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Considering these were the last pure IBM Thinkpads, would you consider buying a T43 today? I see many sub $50 T43s listed on eBay.

I have a T60...
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Last post by kfzhu1229
Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:38 pm
ThinkPad T43 BIOS Update Procedure [SOLVED]

Last post by luca9903 « Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:50 am
Replies: 3
by luca9903 » Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:10 am

Hi I'm writing because I have encountered some issues with BIOS Update:

I download the 1.29 Non-Diskette but it says DeviceIoControl() 24 please...

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Last post by luca9903
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:50 am
T42's MB/Screen swap with R51 - possible?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:08 am
Replies: 1
by Andrew479 » Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:13 am

Hi there again!
I got my hands on R51 in great condition and seeing that it's not that different from 15 T42 in terms of port placement (only...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:08 am
T42 Freezes on IBM logo screen at boot

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:33 pm
Replies: 14
by ichhabegedroppen » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:10 am

Hi there, I have a problem with a T42, When i boot the system, it does power up, but freezes at the IBM Logo screen, it won't get any further than...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:33 pm
Who has a rework station to fix 4 tiny SMD parts on T43p motherboard

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:14 am
Replies: 2
by RealBlackStuff » Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:41 am

Last year, during one of my last SATA-mods, 4 tiny SMD parts got dislocated on a brand new T43p motherboard.
They are on the left side of the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:14 am
t40p for RDP connections only

Last post by rychuu « Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:07 pm
Replies: 4
by rychuu » Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:53 am

Hello,
I have old t40p IBM computer and I need it to make it 'thin client' for a short time.

I would like to ask you what would give me best...

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Last post by rychuu
Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:07 pm
Why wont it pinmod? (T43) // and pinmod attempts

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:39 pm
Replies: 8
by DaKKS » Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:45 am

I've been trying to pin mod my T43 and its just not working. I've done it before on other computers and I know I'm doing it right, but it wont bump...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:39 pm
Windows ME, no sound on T42? Edit: Success

Last post by danikayser84 « Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:13 pm

by danikayser84 » Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:13 pm

I wanted to try Windows ME on my ThinkPad T42 (comparing it with 98SE), all the drivers are working fine other than sound; I receive the error The...

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Last post by danikayser84
Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:13 pm
IBM T43p won't boot with battery in

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:10 am
Replies: 3
by Priyash.g » Mon Sep 26, 2016 8:44 am

My laptop won't boot with battery inserted but work with only AC adapter also when laptop is started and we insert battery the laptop turn off...

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:10 am
Your thoughts on using T42 with ATI 9600 for 98SE gaming rig?

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:24 am
Replies: 9
by thinkpadcollection » Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:04 pm

Topic says all.

I have been aware of many comments about 98SE on 'net but still can deal with it for drivers and old games.
Will that work out well...

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:24 am
questions on old ThinkPad T40p

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:50 am
Replies: 2
by fjs08 » Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:53 am

Cleaning out the house and happened onto an ole ThinkPad T40p.
Booted right up. Very slow.
Wonder what I can do with it, or to it, to improve it....

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Last post by ajkula66
Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:50 am
T43 whole lid swap?

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:25 pm
Replies: 7
by dcouzin » Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:40 pm

I have two identical model T43's. One runs Win 10 as my main computer. The other runs Win XP (needed for a few old actions).
One T43 has an...

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:25 pm
ThinkPad T43P / Audio Analog Devices AD1981B & Win 7

Last post by krudolph « Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:00 pm
Replies: 4
by krudolph » Fri Sep 09, 2016 7:53 pm

I have a ThinkPad T43P with a Audio Analog Devices AD1981B AC97 Soft Audio card. I have loaded win 7 Pro and cannot get the audio to work. I have...

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Last post by krudolph
Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:00 pm
T41 screen broken - R51 screen usable?

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:57 pm
Replies: 9
by HarryHo » Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:59 pm

Well it happened, cracked the old girl's screen. External display can be used so except for a dead CMOS, I'm hoping to replace the screen. I have a...

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Last post by ajkula66
Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:57 pm
WinXP activation fails & some OS/2 findings

Last post by micrex22 « Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:38 am
Replies: 3
by lukee » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:20 am

After playing a bit with OS/2 Warp during few previous days, I have decided to switch to Windows XP recently.

Few things I don't like on OS/2...

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Last post by micrex22
Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:38 am
W7 Pro on T43p, high temps related to SP1? Share your experiences

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:28 pm
Replies: 6
by ajkula66 » Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:42 am

I've been playing with W7 (mostly Pro) on both standard and SATA-modded T43p systems for years now. Created my own image for these machines based on...

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Last post by ajkula66
Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:28 pm
T42's FlexView in R60 - possible?

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:33 am
Replies: 3
by Andrew479 » Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:04 pm

Hi,
is it possible to transplant 15 1400x1050 FlexView screen from broken T42 into Lenovo R60 which has classic XGA 1024x768? Do I need different...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:33 am
Need T43 Recovery CD-isos

Last post by betatestaaja « Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:45 pm
Replies: 2
by betatestaaja » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:58 am

Hi!
I need Thinkpad T43 recovery CD ISOs (Finnish or English).
My machine model is 2678-A27. (With ATI graphics)

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Last post by betatestaaja
Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:45 pm
Big problem with T43

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:36 am
Replies: 12
by Ilovechardamom » Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:05 pm

It doesn't turn on; but first:
I'm not a thinkpad user, and i repulse the idea of even using windows, in fact I am writing from a macbook. Problem...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:36 am
T43 blue screen trying to install ac97 and drivers

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:39 pm
Replies: 3
by mellco99 » Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:15 pm

Hello All,
I'm the new kid on the block. I have a t43 2668 44u that after re-installed windows xp sp2
I can not get the sound card to work. I have...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:39 pm
no-2010 mod for T43

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:07 pm
Replies: 4
by kfzhu1229 » Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:31 pm

I have received a T43 that does not detect primary hard drive properly. The Ultrabay works fine. I have decided to leave the primary hard drive bay...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:07 pm
T43p has gone kranky

Last post by Retours « Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:10 am
Replies: 4
by Retours » Sat Aug 06, 2016 12:25 pm

My T43p has gone kranky. When I boot up the screen goes blank after 75 seconds and returns to normal at least 30 minutes later. It repeats this...

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Last post by Retours
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:10 am
Verification after burning TTAV134 BIOS into T43

Last post by dandreye « Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:13 pm
Replies: 2
by dandreye » Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:07 pm

Hi All,

I recently followed all the steps to burn TTAV134 BIOS into my T43 and it seems to have succeeded. When I put in an adapter with a Samsung...

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Last post by dandreye
Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:13 pm
T-42 UXGA swap

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:47 pm
Replies: 1
by wsalomon » Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:38 pm

I'm rebuilding a 15 T-42 with an XGA LCD.

I'm not going to go through the time and effort of finding the IPS LCD (92P6683), but have just put an...

1 Replies

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:47 pm
Slow the "go to sleep" process

Last post by Kasm279 « Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:50 pm
Replies: 4
by CeeBee » Sat Jul 16, 2016 4:36 am

T43-1871 w/ 2GB memory running W7

Is there a way of telling the T43 software (or registry) to give the sleep-down process more time to stop services...

4 Replies

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Last post by Kasm279
Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:50 pm
ThinkPad T43 + blu-ray = Awesome!!

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:09 pm
Replies: 8
by kfzhu1229 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:57 pm

Here is what I've done/requirements:
A ThinkPad T43/p with ATI graphics (of course with appropriate drivers)
CPU upgraded to max (Pentium M 780 or...

8 Replies

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:09 pm
Ultrabay Slim HD Drive Adapter FRU 62P4553

Last post by erik « Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:03 pm
Replies: 3
by CeeBee » Sat Jul 09, 2016 5:53 am

Is the Ultrabay Slim HD Drive Adapter FRU 62P4553 suitable for PATA or SATA HDs. What's correct? Was there an early IBM version for PATA and a later...

3 Replies

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Last post by erik
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:03 pm
T42 SSD Conversion Success (1.8" SATA drive + bridge board)

Last post by petter5 « Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:17 am
Replies: 59
by Tycho » Thu Oct 06, 2011 3:31 am
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After some disappointment with a KingSpec 64 GB PATA SSD in Windows XP (worked OK after lots of tweaking, worked fine in Linux ... no pauses, but...
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Last post by petter5
Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:17 am
Reflashing a T-42 BIOS Ver. 3.23 (1RETDRWW)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:57 am
Replies: 3
by wsalomon » Sun Jul 03, 2016 6:52 pm

This may have answered previously, but after searching, i can't find a reference.

I am reloading a number of T-42's after rebuilding them, and, to...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:57 am
Southbridge or CD-DVD drive problem (or both)

Last post by CeeBee « Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:33 am
Replies: 3
by CeeBee » Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:17 am

T43-1871 with CD-RW/DVD (FRU p/n 13N6769) running W7 Pro with 2GB Memory.

I have had occasional CD drive disconnect issues for a good year,...

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Sun Jul 03, 2016 3:33 am

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