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Questions on Removing the Fan Unit from a T42

Last post by Tim M « Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:03 pm
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by joe081484 » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:32 pm

Hi,

Last night I started getting the fan error message on my t42 and have not been able to boot the system up. I removed all parts need to get the...

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Last post by Tim M
Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:03 pm
T43 issues

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:38 pm
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by cegan09 » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:31 am

I'm a new member here, but i've owned and used thinkpads since around 2003. I currently have a t43 type 1871. I recently upgraded the hard drive to a...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:38 pm
computer locked

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:32 pm
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by ginoT » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:54 am

just saw an ad in my local paper for someone selling a T41 super cheap. Apparently they forgot their password and now the pc is locked.

is this...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:32 pm
wireless dilemma

Last post by sojourner « Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:01 am
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by sojourner » Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:29 am

Wanted to upgrade my 2100 3B wireless card. Researched the forum and found most people prefer the Atheros, so I bought an AR5005. Wow, it is sooo...

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Last post by sojourner
Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:01 am
Networking issues

Last post by Uncletoad « Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:41 pm
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by Uncletoad » Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:34 pm

I'm not sure where to put this in the forum but I'm struggling with networking issues with my 3 T42's.

Randomly and unpredictably they don't see...

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Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:41 pm
Unexplainable T43 Mainboard/HDD Failure - not the case??

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:55 pm
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by andyP » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:32 pm

This is for me unexplainable; if anyone can explain it great, it may be of interest to some members.

A customer comes in and has a problem with a...

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:55 pm
Second Hard Drive in T40?

Last post by GomJabbar « Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:03 am
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by Myka » Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:51 pm

Can I install a second hard drive in inside my T40, say in the ultra bay?

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Last post by GomJabbar
Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:03 am
Strange T43/p HD problem, Bios sees drive, OS does not

Last post by fafaforza « Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:21 pm
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by JamesBurt » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:15 pm

I bought a computer used from EBAY, and it seems to have some kind of a problem with the disk, SATA-PATA Bridge, or connector. Has anyone got any...

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Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:21 pm
CPU's: SL7EP vs SL7SA

Last post by aaa « Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:31 pm
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by sojourner » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:35 am

I upgraded the CPU in my T41 from a 1.6 GHz Banias to 1.7 Dothan (SL7EP). Just found out today there exists a very similar model to that Dothan, it...

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Last post by aaa
Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:31 pm
best battery for the T4x series?

Last post by kyrotech « Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:43 am
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by Billmanweh » Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:29 pm

or are there any to avoid?

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Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:43 am
Cloning and swapping hard drives T43

Last post by sagara « Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:19 pm
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by stuartf » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:18 am

I am in China, my rescue disks are in Vermont! I need to swap out the original 40 gb drive for something larger. I have Acronis v10.

Can I just...

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Last post by sagara
Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:19 pm
screen flicker

Last post by shiyang « Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:25 pm
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by shiyang » Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:47 pm

anyone else here experience flickering screens?

mostly when i move the laptop, doesn't seem to be related to the hinges though.

2668 T43

thanks

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Last post by shiyang
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:25 pm
Rescue and recovery keeps failing

Last post by zern « Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:58 am
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by bfgun » Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:21 am

Trying to make a backup of my friend's thinkpad - he has a cdrw drive but i attached a external USB DVD burner. Seems that when ever it gets to about...

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Last post by zern
Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:58 am
Backlight woes...but only when its chilly out.

Last post by Harryc « Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:31 pm
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by ricerocket » Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:28 pm

Here's an interesting one.

My backlight won't light up when running on batteries when it's cold (sub 60 degrees). If I move it into my bedroom where...

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Last post by Harryc
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:31 pm
Best wireless card for T43p?

Last post by Harryc « Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:03 pm
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by jarkko » Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:22 pm

I got fed up with problems with the Intel 2915ABG-card on my T43p (2668-F8G), so what's the best card to look for?

Naturally I'm looking for a IBM...

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Last post by Harryc
Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:03 pm
One long and two short beeps.

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:55 am
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by dclee012 » Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:12 am

Hi All,

Long time no post. I have a problem w/ a T42 here (out of warranty). It posts one long and two short beeps, doesn't boot and LCD is blank....

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Last post by ajkula66
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:55 am
Cisco 802.11b card

Last post by Harryc « Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:44 pm
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by mikek5117 » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:33 pm

I've ordered myself one of the T42p UXGA units from the Lenovo refurb store - the 10% sale pushed me over the edge. Even though I have a T60p UXGA...

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Last post by Harryc
Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:44 pm
Fan error

Last post by incoherent « Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:33 pm
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by incoherent » Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:56 pm

I rebooted my computer today and got this error. The fan seems totally dead (doesn't spin). I opened the case to spray all the gunk out hoping that...

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Last post by incoherent
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:33 pm
Clean Install on T40 - Advice Needed

Last post by stuartf « Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:34 am
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by t40_owner » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:41 am

I am about to attempt a clean install on my T40. The last time I did a clean install was about 4 months ago when I replaced the hard drive. I used...

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Last post by stuartf
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:34 am
T42 to T43 motherboard upgrade & overclock -- DONE, tips

Last post by Brad « Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:05 am
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by yaygabe » Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:57 am

friends,

just completed dropping a T43 motherboard in a T42 chassis (i had the same problem we all get after a while re: graphics chip, was killing...

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Last post by Brad
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:05 am
T-Series long fan question

Last post by Amigaman « Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:23 am
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by tim S » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:59 pm

A quick question.
Is it safe to assume that all T40 T41 and T42 models were made with a short fan, while the T40p, T41p and T42p with 64meg video ram...

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Last post by Amigaman
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:23 am
Ultrabay floppy drive available for T41?

Last post by Amigaman « Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:10 am
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by sojourner » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:33 pm

I've looked for a 1.44MB floppy drive to fit in the T41 Ultrabay but have found none. Is such a one available?

Thanks

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Last post by Amigaman
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:10 am
IBM mouse doesn't work with T40

Last post by Kike G. « Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:59 am

by Kike G. » Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:59 am

Hi,

I have an IBM optical mouse for USB port, model MO32BO (IBM FRU pin 24P0497). It does work fine with my 600E, but I can't make it work with my...

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Last post by Kike G.
Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:59 am
T42 no light in the wireless Lamp

Last post by venro « Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:49 pm
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by olef » Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:19 pm

Have 2 identical T42's with the same problem.

There is no light in the Wireless Lamp placed in the buttom of the Screen :( .
The wireless connection...

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Last post by venro
Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:49 pm
Startup Can Not Find ...\eGather\elauncheg.exe

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:32 pm
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by dweller » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:49 am

Most of the cold starts of my T42 are OK. But, I occasionally get the following Windows message: Windows cannot find...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:32 pm
t40 freezes

Last post by visionviper « Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:06 pm
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by DannyCorvette67 » Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:27 pm

i have a t40 that freezes when i move it so i thiught it was a cold soder on the board so i took it apart and it ran fine apart no prob so i thought...

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Last post by visionviper
Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:06 pm
BIOS and Embedded controller update path for my T40

Last post by visionviper « Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:46 am
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by visionviper » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:02 pm

I am preparing to update my T40's BIOS and Embedded controller to the latest versions. The problem of course is that it is a bit behind. Where can I...

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Last post by visionviper
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:46 am
No network boot option with T40

Last post by jrusch « Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:32 am
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by jrusch » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:44 am

I have a T40, 2373-RU1, and I can't get it to give me the option to boot to the network. When I boot using F12 the network option does not appear in...

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Last post by jrusch
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:32 am
T40 Embedded Controller Program update issue

Last post by franky75 « Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:55 am
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by franky75 » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:20 am

Hello,
I recently bought second hand an IBM T40 and decided to upgrade BIOS as it was a very late version. Following instructions from the website I...

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Last post by franky75
Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:55 am
System Update: Fingerprint Software, CSS?

Last post by USSS « Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:51 am
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by davidspalding » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:21 am

(from another thread) ... I have not used System Update in over a year. I do not have it installed on my system. I'll let the rest of you be the...

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Last post by USSS
Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:51 am
PCMCIA/Cardbus USB and power

Last post by sojourner « Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:26 pm
Replies: 5
by sojourner » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:18 am

Knowing about the USB port failures it seems T-series notebooks often have, I tried my Cardbus USB adapter with an external HDD (no external power)...

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Last post by sojourner
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:26 pm
UltraNav Pointing Device not working after Winxp reinstall

Last post by Stargate199 « Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:28 pm
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by majiali » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:53 pm

Mine is T40, problem:

After I deleted Hidden Partition and installed Winxp, the UltraNav pointing Device and touching pad doesn't work any more. I...

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Last post by Stargate199
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:28 pm
random hangs

Last post by Piman « Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:22 pm
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by Piman » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:05 pm

For some reason my T43 type 2668 randomly hangs
and I mean randomly, unpredictable, no viruses detected, havent installed anything new lately.

I...

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Last post by Piman
Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:22 pm
Hard drive not detected?

Last post by aaa « Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:20 pm
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by visionviper » Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:12 pm

I installed a new hard drive into my T40, but it isn't being detected. I tried removing the hard drive and putting it back in, but nothing. Did I...

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Last post by aaa
Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:20 pm
T41: after shutdown, must wait 75 seconds to power up

Last post by gaiageek « Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:09 pm

by gaiageek » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:09 pm

Anytime my system powers off, such as after shutdown or after a BIOS update, if I power it back up right away I get the AC and battery lights and a...

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Last post by gaiageek
Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:09 pm
Unable to install T41 CDs on new HD

Last post by jdhurst « Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:59 pm
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by lleblanc » Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:26 pm

My T41 30Gb HD is full. I purchased a 100 Gb HD, but after running my 4 IBM-supplied Recovery CDs, the machine does not boot, all I get is a flashing...

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Last post by jdhurst
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:59 pm
Are 1400x1050 and 1024x768 LCD panels on T43s the same?

Last post by chan_man « Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:37 am
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by kim-chee-san » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:38 pm

Is there an actual difference in the LCDs on a T43 that puts out 1400x1050 versus one that puts out 1024x768?

I have an opportunity to pick up a...

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Last post by chan_man
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:37 am
My Thinkpad gone bye2?

Last post by altious « Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:47 am
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by altious » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:19 am

Hello guys,

I have a Thinkpad T42p Which I bought in the year 2004
Until now it has been working perfectly. Usually I turn on my computer for a...

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Last post by altious
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:47 am
t42 frequency scaling problem

Last post by frgtn « Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:35 am
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by frgtn » Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:45 pm

I've just bought a used t42 2373-Y8N and i have frequency scaling problems.

Cpu in my laptop was changed from 1.5ghz pentium-m 715 to 1.8ghz model...

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Last post by frgtn
Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:35 am
Rescue partition inaccessible

Last post by egibbs « Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:14 am
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by puzzlesiege » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:01 am

Hi, I have a thinkpad T42 that I installed linux on. I want to restore my windows partition now but am unable to because I guess from reading all the...

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Last post by egibbs
Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:14 am
T42 frequent involuntary black screen, reboot since update

Last post by Brad « Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:02 am
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by STLEric » Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:41 pm

As far as I can tell, this isn't related to the shutdown-when-you-move-it issue - that's never been a problem for me, and aside from the occasional...

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Last post by Brad
Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:02 am
Weird washed out display problem

Last post by Brad « Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:26 am
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by drsturgeon » Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:02 pm

My t43 got a little wet a couple months ago (got caught in a downpour in my not-waterproof messenger bag); amazingly enough, everything dried out and...

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Last post by Brad
Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:26 am
T40p vs. the Macbook Pro...

Last post by Isaac000 « Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:27 am
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by Isaac000 » Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:39 am

I know the T40p is an old machine, but it's still going strong and a lot of the design features are still on the new T6x series. For sure there's no...

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Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:27 am
How much may I pay for this system?

Last post by Stargate199 « Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:47 pm
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by TJMacGyver » Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:43 pm

I realy can't figure out how much this thinkpad is worth. please help me

it's a T40 with following specs:

P M 1.6GHz, 512MB RAM, 40GB 5400rpm HDD,...

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Last post by Stargate199
Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:47 pm
T40 new system board?

Last post by richk « Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:22 am
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by Kurtismonger2 » Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:52 am

A few weeks ago I posted about a broken DC jack that I had soldered and got working for a while. I've since replaced the DC jack with a brand new...

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Last post by richk
Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:22 am
Something weird on my new buying T42p (second hand)

Last post by underclocker « Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:03 am
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by cchsiao » Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:27 pm

Recently I bought from ebay a second hand T42p, 2373KTU according to the serial no (the BIOS has the same serial no. Moreover, the serial no. sticker...

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Last post by underclocker
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:03 am
PCMCIA adapter, wireless and graphic problem... (T43)

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:44 am
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by ptaszniki31 » Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:27 pm

Hi,
I'm trying to resolve this problem for like a month or so...pcmcia adapter and wireless adapter are not working on my T43...system is actually...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:44 am
Quite a scare !

Last post by ThinkPad « Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:11 am
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by ThinkPad » Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:16 pm

My T42p fell off the bed and closed the screen. The impact was quite hard on the solid floor, my heart skipped a beat and I grabbed it immediately. I...

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Last post by ThinkPad
Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:11 am
LCD replacement, Help!

Last post by micheltan « Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:23 am
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by micheltan » Sat Nov 10, 2007 4:34 am

I have a thinkpad t40. The LCD cracked and I got another LCD from EBay. I purchased the SXGA LCD. Installed it and it works for about 2 mins and then...

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Last post by micheltan
Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:23 am
thinking about buying a T42, couple of questions

Last post by Billmanweh « Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:10 am
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by Billmanweh » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:05 am

I'm currently using a Gateway 450SX4 (1.7GHz P4, 40GB, 512MB) and need to find a replacement. After reading a lot of reviews I think I would like a...

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Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:10 am

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