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Display problem with R61e??

Last post by rkawakami « Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:54 pm
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by Me2 » Sat Jul 24, 2010 12:14 am

I have an R61e with Windows XP SP3. The side of the screen is seeming to flash different colors every so often. Like it gets darker for a few seconds...

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Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:54 pm
A31 newbie with a help question.....

Last post by smw6230 « Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:58 pm
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by smw6230 » Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:38 pm

About 2 months ago I purchased a used A31 off ebay. Everything booted up and worked fine but before I started to actively use it, I decided that I...

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Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:58 pm
POP password appeard after cmos battery removal (R51)

Last post by Harryc « Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:48 am
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by aquasonic » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:02 pm

Hello again! After having some issues with my R51 i decided to remove the cmos battery just in case... but now i am stuck with another problem. When...

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Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:48 am
T61 mobo in R61?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:01 pm
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by radzik » Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:18 am

Hi,

I have a problem with my R61 14'1 NVidia 140 (model 7742-CTO), the gfx card is death. So I must replace my mobo. I have FRU 42W7870 and the new...

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Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:01 pm
Port Replicator II 74P6733 ethernet connection

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by babaloo » Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:24 pm

My R40 can't access my ethernet connection when it's attached to a new Port Replicator II ( part # 74P6733). Has anybody successfully used this...

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Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:24 pm
Upgrading the ol' R50

Last post by t140568 « Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:20 pm
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by t140568 » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:30 am

First off... Thank you for this site... it's wonderful! Having been glued to the it for the past few days, I decided to tear into (gently, of course)...

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Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:20 pm
Seeking highest-capacity batteries for my R52

Last post by hydrostarr « Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:17 am
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by hydrostarr » Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:09 am

I'm seeking highest-capacity batteries for my R52; my brief search suggests 6600 mAh, 9-cell seems to be the stuff I'm looking for, correct? Or is...

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Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:17 am
Please need help with Thinkpad A20p

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:52 pm
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by Lest007 » Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:38 pm

Hi guys someone gave me an IBM Thinkpad A20p because he didn't wanted and is very slow and have useless stuffs i kinda wanted to do a factory...

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Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:52 pm
Resuscitating my R40 [Hard Drive & Battery]

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:03 am
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by AugustusRookwood » Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:54 am

Hello!
I'm working on resuscitating my old Thinkpad R40, and could use a bit of advice.

For the last few years it's lived on a shelf in the...

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Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:03 am
Can an R50e use high-res LCD panels?

Last post by Cherry « Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:50 am
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by rek » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:24 pm

I have an opportunity to buy an R50e very cheaply, albeit with a damaged 15 1024x768 screen. Nevermind, as my intention would be to replace the panel...

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Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:50 am
A31p with loose inductors, system isn't starting up

Last post by mediasponge « Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:07 pm
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by TargetAlpha » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:08 am

Hi,

first i'd like to thank you guys for all the great infos on this forum. It helped me out quite a bit with several Laptops.

I didn't find...

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Last post by mediasponge
Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:07 pm
New Wireless Card Heats Entire System

Last post by hunterman223 « Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:26 pm

by hunterman223 » Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:26 pm

My new Mini-PCI wireless card seems to be very hot. It heats up the keyboard and the fan seems to be running a lot more. It is a Philips card, listed...

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Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:26 pm
screen hinge

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:15 pm
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by asmith219 » Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:33 am

are there any tutorials on how to tighten the screen hinges on a t60? also the fingertip mouse is not working, some on removed the memory and might...

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Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:15 pm
What replacement battery size (in cell) should I get?

Last post by ZaZ « Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:25 am
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by mapleleaf » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:42 pm

Hi there!
I'm looking at replacing my battery (FRU P/N 42T4513) for my R61i 893xxx (dual CPU T2370 @ 1.37 GHz 2 CPU's).
I'd like to purchase one that...

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Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:25 am
r50e Base Cover FRU Compatibility

Last post by TakeTwo66 « Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:02 am
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by TakeTwo66 » Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:14 pm

Hi!

As with most R50 machines, my R50e (1834-TA6) had plastic bits that chipped off at the rear left corner (near the LCD hinge), and at the front...

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Last post by TakeTwo66
Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:02 am
R52 power problem

Last post by erfnsh « Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:22 am
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by erfnsh » Sat Jun 26, 2010 1:49 am

I have a r52 that is blank on screen when i push a button power, it still show indicator Battery n hdd lights and beep sounds to. I have ruled out...

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Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:22 am
R61 WXGA LCD Panel Upgrade to WXGA+ Problem

Last post by ZaZ « Sun Jul 04, 2010 2:45 pm
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by kingtoilet » Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:41 pm

Hi everyone, I am now using a lenovo notebook R61 7733-A91 ( Link Here ). My notebook fall on the ground and the lcd panel is broken. Now, it got a...

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Last post by ZaZ
Sun Jul 04, 2010 2:45 pm
A31 Ultrabay 2000 Release Lever

Last post by AMATX « Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:02 pm
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by HoJo » Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:06 pm

I have been given an A31 that works just fine - except the release lever for the Ultrabay 2000 slot pops out by itself and when I pull on it the...

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Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:02 pm
R51 Restore and Recovery Help

Last post by ricbruggen « Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:38 am
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by ricbruggen » Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:05 pm

Hi... Don't know if this has been covered but I need some help with an R51 (2887-AVG). I attempted a factory restore and it got it wrong a couple of...

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Last post by ricbruggen
Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:38 am
A31P mobo/ thermal pad replacement

Last post by Harryc « Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:12 am
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by Turbo8 » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:30 am

Hi,
While searching for a replacement board for my A31P 2653-H3U I inquired about what with security meant in the description (IBM ThinkPad A31p 15...

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Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:12 am
Can I fit Pentium M 765 2.1 GHz SL7V3 into R50p?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:48 am
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by zaendenwurz » Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:40 am

Hi everyone,

Got another Thinkpad upgrade project in my hand. Just wondering, is it possible to upgrade my R50p laptop (1832-22M) CPU to Pentium M...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:48 am
A22e has distorted video output

Last post by bonestonne « Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:24 am

by bonestonne » Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:24 am

Hey all,

I came across an A22e yesterday, and while the battery seems to be good, it works with my RAM (only the 256mb modules though) and needs a...

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Last post by bonestonne
Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:24 am
IBM Active Protection System on R40

Last post by hunterman223 « Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:50 am
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by hunterman223 » Sat Jun 26, 2010 7:54 pm

Hi,
Just wondering if the R40 has APS? I am trying to install thinkvantage active protection in order to use a program called laptop theft...

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Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:50 am
BIOs password T60

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:59 pm
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by asmith219 » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:39 pm

How do I reset or get around the bios password on t60 to install new os? I am thinking about buying this computer: here is the message the seller...

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Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:59 pm
Hey guys a quick A31/A31p RAM question.......

Last post by smw6230 « Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:45 pm
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by smw6230 » Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:18 pm

Can I put two stic's of PC2 4200 in a A31/31p?

2gb limits should be ok as that is max on the A3X's. I think the A3x line is supposed to use 2700 but...

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Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:45 pm
(very) Small Problem With R40 Keyboard

Last post by hunterman223 « Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:33 pm
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by hunterman223 » Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:13 pm

Hi,
Hopefully someone with an R40 can help me out here. When I first got the R40 as-is off of ebay, only about 3 keys on the keyboard worked. After...

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Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:33 pm
Missing two screw parts from z61t

Last post by underclocker « Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:21 pm
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by phylox » Tue Jun 22, 2010 12:18 pm

Hello,

I'm looking to see if anyone knows where I can get two screws from the z61t 9440-cto thinkpad lenovo. It would be specifically the one under...

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Last post by underclocker
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:21 pm
z61t lid & cpu queries

Last post by ZaZ « Tue Jun 22, 2010 3:59 pm
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by ron781 » Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:17 pm

1. Been googling all over but can't seem to find a titanium lcd lid replacement, that too to be shipped to India, help anyone?..I seem to be the few...

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Last post by ZaZ
Tue Jun 22, 2010 3:59 pm
R51 with broken base cover

Last post by sjthinkpader « Mon Jun 21, 2010 2:53 am
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by at both ends » Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:53 pm

I already have a 1836-QNU and was offered another for a bargain price, so jumped at it, figuring the parts might come in handy one day. As far as I...

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Mon Jun 21, 2010 2:53 am
what is the cheapest CDRW to fit my A21p?

Last post by hunterman223 « Sat Jun 19, 2010 10:54 pm
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by wild_bill » Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:31 am

what is the cheapest CDRW to fit my A21p (2629-HXU) that would be available NEW on ebay? - I have seen several on there, but not sure if just any...

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Last post by hunterman223
Sat Jun 19, 2010 10:54 pm
What wireless lever switch do I need for my r61i

Last post by Harryc « Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:45 pm
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by mapleleaf » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:14 pm

Hello Community!

I have an r61i (8932CTO) thinkpad and am looking to replace my broken plastic wireless lever switch/knob.

Given that I no longer...

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Last post by Harryc
Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:45 pm
G4 LCD Compatibility

Last post by NautTboy « Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:21 pm

by NautTboy » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:21 pm

Could someone tell me if iSERIES 1300, 1400, T21 screen fit the G4 model?

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Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:21 pm
HELP - my A21p is overheating - my fan stopped! why??

Last post by AMATX « Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:08 pm
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by wild_bill » Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:16 pm

HELP - my A21p (2629-HXU) is overheating - my fan stopped! why??

what is the most likely cause in this machine? bad fan? bad sub board? bad...

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Last post by AMATX
Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:08 pm
Inherited A20p

Last post by wild_bill « Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:42 am
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by ninjaronin18 » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:26 pm

Dear all,

I inherited a Thinkpad A20p from a relatively low-level computer user who thought the laptop could not be fixed. Anyways, it looks very...

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Last post by wild_bill
Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:42 am
A21p very nasty problem on readability whith new XP rel.

Last post by wild_bill « Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:05 am
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by niga » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:29 am

Hi all,
realy need your help!
What makes me crazy is that, after installation of a new W. XP pac. I can't read the characters on the screen of my A21...

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Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:05 am
Audio Drivers R52

Last post by asmith219 « Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:56 am
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by asmith219 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:53 pm

I can`t get any sound. out of this R52. I installed a new 160 GB hard drive, windows XP and I can`t get any sound. sounds and devices says legacy...

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Last post by asmith219
Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:56 am
my otherwise fine A21p seems to have a dead mini-PCI slot?

Last post by wild_bill « Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:37 am

by wild_bill » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:37 am

I recently bought an A21p (2629-HXU) cheap and it runs great, except I cannot get the wireless working. It seems it was originally shipped with a...

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Last post by wild_bill
Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:37 am
R50p Memory

Last post by le_porquer « Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:59 am
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by le_porquer » Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:56 am

Hi,

Thinkwiki says that the R50p only supported memory is PC2700 - but google says that it supports any 200PIN SODIMM, regardless of PC2700 or...

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Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:59 am
R50p base/INTEL R52 MB/T42SXGA+IPS FRANKENPAD .....

Last post by ZENPLA « Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:04 am
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by ZENPLA » Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:17 am

Hello,
and many,many thanks to Forum and his kind members to share so useful informations,two years ago i never touch any laptop screw and i learn...

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Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:04 am
Proper Hard Drive Models for R61i

Last post by ZaZ « Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:57 pm
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by yvonnet1960 » Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:41 pm

I would like to upgrade my hard drive from 160gb to 500gb for R61i.
I heard most hard drives would not work as it is not supported by Lenovo/IBM....

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Last post by ZaZ
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:57 pm
Supply of screen bezels for R61

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:07 am
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by jfenton » Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:34 pm

Can anyone point me to a source of screen bezels for the R61 15.4 screen {Fru 2010}-at a reasonable price?The Lenovo site is unhelpful as is E-bay at...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:07 am
Restore and Recovery for Thinkpad R32

Last post by shazzatpm « Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:44 am
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by shazzatpm » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:39 am

Hi guys! My memory has gone completely blank and I have forgotten how to restore Windows XP to default settings without the CD. On start up I have...

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Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:44 am
funky on screen display for volume

Last post by charlienyc « Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:17 pm

by charlienyc » Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:17 pm

hi, i'm having a similar problem to losing my OSD for volume control as in this thread:
however, the volume does show - just stays at 0, whether...

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Last post by charlienyc
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:17 pm
Pointer Movement Erratic in Response to Trackpoint pressure

Last post by daventure « Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:37 pm
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by mzarum » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:22 pm

My pointer is going bonkers! It started to drift wildly and has become very sensitive when touching the trackpoint button, the pointer flies rapidly...

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Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:37 pm
R52 hard drive

Last post by asmith219 « Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:20 pm
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by asmith219 » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:50 pm

I just bought a IBM think pad r52, I bought it to restore, build and hopefully resale. It came with no hard drive. so I installed a 160 GB Hard...

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Last post by asmith219
Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:20 pm
Z61m: Replacement CFL starter

Last post by ploing « Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:28 pm
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by ploing » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:10 pm

Hello friends,
hope you can help me out here: I just replaced a broken LCD screen on my z61m. Gave it a test run before reattaching the outer display...

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Last post by ploing
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:28 pm
External Case for Thinkpad Optical Drive

Last post by jronald « Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:33 am
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by ZaZ » Mon May 31, 2010 6:18 am

Anyone know if there's an external case made for Thinkpad drives, specifically a 12.7mm drive for the R series drives? Thanks for any help.

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Last post by jronald
Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:33 am
Category and year?

Last post by Harryc « Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:01 pm
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by SilentLucidity » Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:10 am

Hey guys, when did this Lenovo come out and what is its proper category on here?

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Last post by Harryc
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:01 pm
R61 lost wireless controller? "SOLVED"

Last post by Reo51St « Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:15 pm
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by Reo51St » Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:59 am

Recently I ran recovery disks on a R61 (7735-Y1D) and then realized that I had not run the supplementary disk.

The install went well all devices...

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Last post by Reo51St
Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:15 pm
Z60m friction pad on bottom

Last post by rajm « Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:49 am
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by rajm » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:18 pm

One of the four friction pads from the bottom of my Z60m is missing. This makes the machine wobble on my desk and transfer vibrations onto the wood...

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Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:49 am

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