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My A 20/21/22 won't power on reliably/reboots intermittently

Last post by Bondi « Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:56 am
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by Deb Suran » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:23 am

There are some known issues with the A2 x series, here is the list of things to try if you have intermittent power problems.

1) Take the battery out...

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Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:56 am
Batteryless BIOS Upgrade for ThinkPad A30

Last post by HoldMyBeerAndWatchThis « Fri May 25, 2012 4:07 pm
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by warnergt » Thu Jun 24, 2004 10:12 pm

I just got caught in a situation where I needed to
downgrade the BIOS in an IBM ThinkPad A30
that (incorrectly) appeared to have a battery
that...

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Fri May 25, 2012 4:07 pm
I Found A Z61t With A Working Battery

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by TPFanatic » Sat Oct 11, 2025 9:19 pm

Lo and behold, it's somehow still alive after 19 years and 869 cycles.

Laptop seems to work alright running W7 Ult x32 on the T2300, 2GB RAM, and...

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Thinkpad A31 randomly powering off

Last post by snowycanada « Sat Nov 15, 2025 2:13 pm
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by snowycanada » Thu Aug 28, 2025 7:09 am

Last night while using my A31, it shut off and showed no signs of life despite me trying different things to try to get it to work. This morning i...

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Sat Nov 15, 2025 2:13 pm
IBM ThinkPad R40 (2722-BDG) 06/2004 - Project

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by norrinraddhr » Mon Nov 28, 2022 2:50 am
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Hi Thinkpads Community,
recently I get from my friend some old IBM ThinkPad R40 without Power Supply and CD-RW/DVD ROM Drive. He tried him before...
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Thu Nov 06, 2025 5:55 am
ultrabay R61

Last post by dr_st « Wed Oct 22, 2025 12:01 pm
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by Phil83 » Wed Oct 22, 2025 7:29 am

Hello, which kind of Ultrabay hdd cary is suitable for R61? is it SATA only? FRU?
Is it different from ultraby carry for T61?

Thanks in advance

Phil

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Wed Oct 22, 2025 12:01 pm
ThinkPad A31 and BeOS (Or Zeta)

Last post by eightbit « Mon Oct 13, 2025 9:50 pm

by eightbit » Mon Oct 13, 2025 9:50 pm

Hi everybody,

First post here and hopefully many more :)

Recently I happened upon a somewhat sick A31. Broken power port, broken (but still...

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Mon Oct 13, 2025 9:50 pm
Random hanging/freezing on A22m

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Sep 19, 2025 6:26 pm
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by remihesky » Fri Sep 19, 2025 11:54 am

Hey all! Been using my A22m again for fun and I've noticed it's started having random freezing, the computer won't shut down, but it'll become...

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Fri Sep 19, 2025 6:26 pm
Getting BEAST v8.5c eGPU + GeForce Cards To Work With Z61p ExpressCard Socket

Last post by Shredder11 « Tue Sep 09, 2025 12:33 pm

by Shredder11 » Tue Sep 09, 2025 12:33 pm

I'm currently attempting some upgrades on a Z61p machine. I needed the ExpressCard socket for an eGPU purpose, which had a USB 3.0 + eSATA port...

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Tue Sep 09, 2025 12:33 pm
What does the heatsink in a R60 with a ATI x1400 looks like?

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:38 pm
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by Fabricus » Sat Sep 06, 2025 1:00 pm

Hello! This is my first post in this community since I got myself a Thinkpad R60 in pristine condition! I have acquired all upgrades for it, the...

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Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:38 pm
Z61p

Last post by Shredder11 « Fri Aug 15, 2025 3:55 pm
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by RichardHopton » Fri Aug 15, 2025 1:28 am

So pleased with my Z61p. I replaced the display housing with a titanium one from a defunct Z60m... Now I have my dream ThinkPad

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Fri Aug 15, 2025 3:55 pm
15" T42/T43 (or T60) SXGA LCD upgrade for a cracked G40 XGA?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Aug 06, 2025 5:21 am
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by laboye » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:20 pm

Hi everyone. I have here a ThinkPad G40 with a cracked 15 XGA LCD that I won on eBay. I'd like to know if I could safely order a T42/T43 15 SXGA LCD...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Wed Aug 06, 2025 5:21 am
A21M upgrades

Last post by Stampeder « Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:44 am
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by Stampeder » Mon May 12, 2025 9:36 am

I am new to this forum and blown away by the level of interest in the old Thinkpads.
I am a fan of my Thinkpad as well and glad to find this forum....

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:44 am
Updating the R61 Intel 4965AGN wifi card

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:59 am
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by titang4ppc » Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:00 am

Hi there,

I'm new here so I'm hoping that this post is going in the correct area?... Anyways, I just wanting to know whether anyone has had success...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:59 am
Thinkpad R52 recovery error - restoring from CD [warning: pics]

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I tried to restore ThinkPad R52 Korean...

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Sat May 17, 2025 9:30 pm
R40 with random mouse problems

Last post by rsomethin « Thu Apr 24, 2025 2:42 pm

by rsomethin » Thu Apr 24, 2025 2:42 pm

Got a r40 recently and installed xp twice and it ends up with a problem where the right click has a fit and the mouse will stop working until I turn...

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 2:42 pm
Restored A31p with no sound - driver issues?

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:49 am
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by wujstefan » Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:31 am

Hello all!

One of the systems I have always loved and finally grown up to rebuils is an old beloved A31p.
The thing is, I'm struggling to get Audio...

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Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:49 am
Upgrading an R50e to SSD.

Last post by vesko_m « Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:10 am
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by spamnchips » Mon May 11, 2020 7:38 am

Hi,
I have looked through lots of posts in various locations and they all seem to agree that my R50e 1834 Thinkpad could be upgraded to run with an...

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Last post by vesko_m
Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:10 am
Intel burn test

Last post by ivo850 « Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:45 pm

by ivo850 » Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:45 pm

Hello, I own an R61 European 15 inch model (two units, one T9500 and one T7700). Can you share what temperatures you reach with the Intel burn test?

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Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:45 pm
Thinkpad R52 will not post past first Bios diagnostic screen

Last post by hcooll3 « Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:37 pm

by hcooll3 » Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:37 pm

I have a thinkpad R52 with an R51board in it. The thinkpad is a type 1847 and I switched back and forth between soldering two bios chips that...

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Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:37 pm
Looking to Order Factory Reset Media For ThinkPad A31

Last post by Virtual_Law « Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:07 am
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by Virtual_Law » Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:01 pm

I'm looking to order factory reset media for a ThinkPad A31. It was out first IBM PC.
Just wondering where I can go for this.

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Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:07 am
R50 1830 CPU

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:53 am
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by Opabinia1 » Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:16 pm

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, but I recently dusted off my old R50 1830, and thought it would be a fun project to try and upgrade...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:53 am
ThinkPad A31 Mail-In Repair

Last post by astral « Sun Feb 23, 2025 1:21 pm
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by Virtual_Law » Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:07 am

I have a non-functional ThinkPad A31, and a some what functional ThinkPad A31. I am wondering if there's anyone I can send my ThinkPads to on this...

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Sun Feb 23, 2025 1:21 pm
R61 powers on, but won’t boot.

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Feb 19, 2025 7:49 am
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by kid_b » Tue Feb 18, 2025 9:24 pm

Hello, a month ago I purchased a thinkpad r61 in good condition. I was initially able to use it without any issues or problems. However, when I tried...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Wed Feb 19, 2025 7:49 am
Recently acquired A31 will not boot from CD

Last post by TheOldHat « Sun Feb 16, 2025 8:32 pm
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by TheOldHat » Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:55 pm

Hey all, mad respect for you veterans out there. I need some help:
Purchased unknown condition IBM ThinkPad A31online because I've always dreamed of...

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Sun Feb 16, 2025 8:32 pm
Processor & Spec Line Up For A31

Last post by fegabi « Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:29 am
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by Virtual_Law » Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:12 am

A long time ago we had an A31, but I can't remember the exact specs we had it with. I was wondering if anyone could provide the list of...

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Last post by fegabi
Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:29 am
R52 15" Intel XGA -> SXGA+ Question

Last post by dcfbf « Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:02 pm
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by dcfbf » Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:00 pm

I have an R52 1860-CAU which is a 15 with intel graphics that was originally optioned with an XGA panel. (currently shelved to avoid southbridge...

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Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:02 pm
Thinkpad R51 UXGA

Last post by Medessec « Tue Jan 21, 2025 1:18 pm
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by Medessec » Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:13 pm

I managed to find a really nice condition R51 recently and someone on the Discord suggested the idea of swapping a UXGA into it... can't say I wasn't...

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 1:18 pm
Problem with repasting R52

Last post by TPFanatic « Sat Jan 18, 2025 4:24 pm
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by derwen » Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:10 pm

Recently I got R52 and wanted to repaste it but when tried to take off cooler but it doesn't want come off.
More precisely the part on graphic chip...

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Sat Jan 18, 2025 4:24 pm
Restore Thinkpad r40 on different storage

Last post by depeo « Thu Jan 16, 2025 3:42 pm

by depeo » Thu Jan 16, 2025 3:42 pm

Hii,

I was able to backup the HPA on my Thinkpad R40 in his thread:

Now, I replaced the original drive with a m-sata to ide 2.5 adapter. After...

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 3:42 pm
Backup HPA on r40?

Last post by depeo « Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:48 pm
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by depeo » Thu Jan 09, 2025 12:48 pm

Hello!

I just got a Thinkpad r40 to tinker with, and maybe play some very old games.

I want to backup the HPA, so I followed the IBM pdf guide...

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Last post by depeo
Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:48 pm
Docks/Replicators for R31

Last post by jelabarre59 « Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:40 am
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by jelabarre59 » Tue Jan 07, 2025 3:31 pm

I'm putting together a package of parts for one of our favourite YouTube retro computing people, but I want to validate the components before I send...

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Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:40 am
I Bought A Broken R500 For Repair

Last post by TPFanatic « Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:32 am

by TPFanatic » Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:32 am

Poor thing was listed (A) grade in a bulk lot, but was missing a lot of stickers and clearly had taken fall damage, as inspection revealed a messed...

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Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:32 am
Modded bios for R32 (2658-MNG)

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:34 pm
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by drhse » Tue Dec 17, 2024 1:17 am

Hi,
I have a R32 and 600x. I don't use my mpci Intel 2915ABG wifi card. It shows Error no 1802. I need modified bios file. Is there anyone help me?

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:34 pm
FYI: refitting physical expresscard to R60e does not grant functional expresscard

Last post by TPFanatic « Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:09 pm

by TPFanatic » Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:09 pm

I refit the physical expresscard+PC card cage to my R60e, however this did not yield a functional expresscard slot.

The only functional MPCIE...

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Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:09 pm
R60e without computrace??

Last post by TPFanatic « Mon Dec 09, 2024 7:04 am
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by TPFanatic » Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:53 pm

I've acquired an r60e that seems to lack both a security chip and any mention of Computrace in the BIOS. was this really a thing that you could CTO...

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Mon Dec 09, 2024 7:04 am
Zender's R60e '7euj22uc.zip' BIOS please

Last post by TPFanatic « Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:55 pm
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by madicetea » Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:05 pm

Thanks to everyone for their help in finding the T60 BIOS with a SLIC.

I don't think that R60e has the SLIC table mods done, but I would like the...

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Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:55 pm
Windows 98se on an R51 - missing some drivers

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:48 pm

by Glaurung-quena » Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:48 pm

I have a nice R51 (1836-04u, IPS display). I have put windows 98se on it.

I've got it mostly working but I still don't have a few drivers. Does...

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Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:48 pm
R40 BAttery

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:32 am
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by Grain2077 » Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:44 pm

Last month I got a R40 is quite good condition (only missing the HDD caddy) and she's very nice, but the battery doesnt last very long and I was...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:32 am
Another dead Thinkpad A21m

Last post by Medessec « Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:13 am
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by IBMR60 » Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:52 pm

I was powering on my A21m this morning when I noticed that the backlight was dim and a squealing noise was coming from the machine, then the...

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Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:13 am
R32 PXE boot

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:13 am
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by stevec77 » Tue Jun 11, 2024 4:39 pm

Hey there all

Whilst I love cd ROM drives, the process of burning those CDs is a bit of a pain. They're also not as plentiful in my stash as they...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:13 am
Thinkpad A30 not showing any signs of life

Last post by ThinkpadKai « Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:58 am
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by ThinkpadKai » Tue Sep 17, 2024 3:22 pm

So i have just bought a IBM ThinkPad A30 off eBay and it was listed as untested and now that i have it, ive tried to power it on but it shows zero...

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:58 am
R60 modding to R601

Last post by Phil83 « Sun Oct 06, 2024 2:12 am
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by Phil83 » Wed Jul 27, 2022 12:00 pm

Hello,

I have read about modding R60 using a R61 mainboard 42W7822 to install penryn and up to 8 GB ram. Is only this FRU compatible? which other...

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Sun Oct 06, 2024 2:12 am
Thinkpad a21m won't turn on. Help!

Last post by astral « Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:54 pm
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by Kangking » Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:04 am

Hello everyone. I bought a thinkpad at a flea market for cheap. But it won't turn on. I opened it and the processor fan was fine. When I press the...

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Last post by astral
Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:54 pm
R50 vs. R51 vs. R52

Last post by TPFanatic « Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:53 am
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by dcfbf » Thu Sep 26, 2024 2:38 pm

I'm trying to get a Thinkpad from the pre Lenovo buyout period and I have narrowed it down to any of the R5x series.

I know that the R5x and T4x...

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Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:53 am
ThinkPad R61 NVS 140M Overclocking Question

Last post by unixed « Mon Sep 23, 2024 11:07 am
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by Kaz_VA » Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:47 pm

Hello,

After learning that my r61's temps a very good and messing around with different operating systems I decided I wanted to overclock the GPU,...

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Mon Sep 23, 2024 11:07 am
Safe CPU and GPU Tempuratures for ThinkPad R61

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 19, 2024 3:18 am
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by Kaz_VA » Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:22 pm

Hello!

I've recently acquired a ThinkPad R61 with a Core 2 Duo T7500 and Nvidia NVS 140M graphics and I'm wondering what temps I should expect. I...

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 3:18 am
R40 Restore Discs

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:06 am
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by Grain2077 » Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:58 am

I recently got a r40 in nice condition but the previous owner replaced the drive and I was hopign someone here has a copy of the r40 restore discs so...

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 12:06 am
R60 power managment being strange

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Sep 15, 2024 9:14 am
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by furret5542 » Sun Sep 15, 2024 1:17 am

Hello all! first post here and just getting into old thinkpads, suddenly however my R60 is behaving very weirdly.
I sat it on charge for a few weeks...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sun Sep 15, 2024 9:14 am
The Z-series comparison (Picture warning!)

Last post by wujstefan « Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:09 am
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by wujstefan » Sun May 12, 2024 4:06 am

Hello fellow thinkpadders.

Tempted by a G41 to G50 comparison made by screamer here I'd like to follow up with a Z-thread. Not quite as rare as G50...

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Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:09 am

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