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Screen Doesn't Turn Back On After Lid is Closed - R61e

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:46 pm
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by Angie » Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:36 pm

Hello -

I'm going to confess that I know almost nothing about laptops, so I'm hoping someone can help me. I have the R61e and for the last few days,...

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Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:46 pm
4 Port USB Hub Doesn't work.....?

Last post by papillon « Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:20 am
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by papillon » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:59 am

Happy New Year everyone!
I have an R40 2682KCU and can't figure out why usb memory sticks work ok when plugged into a usb port but don't when...

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Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:20 am
R60 Lenovo Thinkpad - Where has all my disk space gone?

Last post by hotkeyau « Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:05 pm
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by hotkeyau » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:46 pm

A check of my laptop's storage capacity shows almost full (less than 7 GB available for use), but I have streamlined all data and programs that I...

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Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:05 pm
Power problem with R51, won't work on battery power.

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by njdjh2o » Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:22 pm

A couple day ago, my R51 Windows XP SP3 was working fine when switch to battery power. One day I unplugged it from the outlet and it turned...

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Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:46 am
Temperature parameters for R40?

Last post by papillon « Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:03 pm
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by papillon » Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:38 am

Hope everyone's having a good Christmas,
I have a 5 year old R40 on which I have just had to replace the fan/heatsink unit. I guess it's always run...

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Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:03 pm
Z61m battery detection fault

Last post by 3266fast « Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:36 pm

by 3266fast » Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:36 pm

Z61m faults to detect battery.
Without any battery installed it reports that:
Battery 2: Error detected
Battery 1: The battery was completely...

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Last post by 3266fast
Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:36 pm
Thinkpad R51 no video

Last post by A31 « Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:23 pm
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by radiobot » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:41 am

I've just receive a Thinkpad R51 bought from ebay, it seems to have everything inside. only Battery, a few screws and ram memory are missed.
When...

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Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:23 pm
ThinkPad A31 battery Discharges when laptop is turned off??

Last post by gb_ibmguy « Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:27 pm
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by A31 » Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:35 am

Hi all, I now have another problem with my ThinkPads would you believe? :D (it's not becuase i don't look after them! :lol: )

Today's problem is...

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Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:27 pm
Hard disk for ThinkPad G40 needed

Last post by Neil « Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:51 am
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by magg123 » Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:26 am

My old G40 IBM ThinkPad hard disk is dead. It's making clicking noises and it's not booting.
I would like to know if there what drives are compatible...

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Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:51 am
Thinkpad Z60 using Function Key causes shutdown

Last post by Manarius « Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:12 pm

by Manarius » Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:12 pm

As the title says, whenever I press Fn + F1-10 causes the machine to immediately receive a shutdown command and shut off. Any thoughts here?...

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Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:12 pm
Help!! My ThinkPad R40 will not start up!!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:36 am
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by A31 » Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:30 pm

Hi all,
I am new to this site, I have two ThinkPads (an A31 & an R40, also have a ThinkCentre 8177!! So I'm a BIG IBm fan!!), the A31 (thanks to my...

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Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:36 am
WPA2 encryption on Thinkpad R51e

Last post by jdagis « Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:48 am
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by jdagis » Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:43 pm

I'm trying to connect to an Airport network running WPA2 encryption, and am having no joy. Can a Thinkpad R51e using xp pro service pack 3 handle...

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Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:48 am
Thinkpad R60 T945795U: Need some advice, please help!

Last post by Pepsibottle1 « Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:44 pm
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by Pepsibottle1 » Fri Dec 25, 2009 11:30 am

Hello all. Just got a Thinkpad R60 for X-mas model # T945795U, and I'm looking to do a little project. It hasn't come yet, my parents bought it for...

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Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:44 pm
Fingerprint reader overheating on R61

Last post by mimuf « Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:34 am
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by mimuf » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:49 pm

Hi there, well the subject says it all. I have had my laptop for a while now, bought it second hand so no warranty, but lately the fingerprint reader...

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Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:34 am
28 Autosize DRAM Error

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:12 pm
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by mixz1 » Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:24 pm

ThinkPad A31. On POST getting 1 - 3 - 3 - 1 beep code, which is listed as a 28 Autosize DRAM error. Tried it with memory installed and memory...

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Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:12 pm
R51 Can't Enable Trackpoint. Please help

Last post by dr_st « Fri Dec 25, 2009 3:22 pm
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by daviddep » Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:14 pm

When attempting to enable TrackPoint in the UltraNav Menu under Mouse Properties; The Trackpoint Settings/Enable Options are Greyed Out . I can...

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Fri Dec 25, 2009 3:22 pm
Z60t Windows XP Pro Recovery CD

Last post by emtee3511 « Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:37 pm
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by mqke » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:22 pm

I have a Z60t with Windows XP Pro installed. When clean up the PC I did not create a recovery CD. Right now I can not restore the system back even I...

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Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:37 pm
A31p Bluetooth Wireless Modem Upgrades

Last post by tvccs « Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:34 pm
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by tvccs » Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:13 am

I finally got around to installing an Intel 2200BG Mini-PCI card into my A31p, which works fine after the no-1802 hack. I'd like to upgrade the...

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Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:34 pm
Problem with Thinkpad A30

Last post by MidnightToker « Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:02 pm
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by MidnightToker » Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:12 pm

Hey guys, I'm a first timer here and I was wondering if i could get a little help with my newly acquired Thinkpad A30. I purchased it used about 3...

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Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:02 pm
A31P Latches

Last post by proaudioguy « Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:49 am
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by gb_ibmguy » Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:10 pm

I've just acquired 2 A31P Flexviews that have broken cover lid latches. How difficult are these to replace? I've seen a source on FeeBay for them....

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Last post by proaudioguy
Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:49 am
R61i, docking station and DVI pass-through

Last post by dr_st « Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:23 am
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by sebwaw » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:16 pm

Hello guys,

I was supposed to buy the Thinkpad Advanced docking station (2503) for my R61i hoping to get the digital signal between my external 22...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:23 am
A31p + R50e acquisition - not powering

Last post by notuagain « Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:51 am
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by notuagain » Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:07 pm

Hey there,

First post on these helpful forums.

I recently acquired an A31p and R50e in reasonable cosmetic condition, both have trackbuttons...

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Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:51 am
R51 - not showing a charge (But the charge is happening)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:24 pm
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by Yoshiboshi3 » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:38 pm

I have a very peculiar problem I haven't seen anyone ask before. My R51 thinkpad charges fine, but only up to 98%, and in a weird way. I have never...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:24 pm
IBM ThinkPad A30 WorkStation "Server"

Last post by ThinkPad560X « Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:02 pm
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by ThinkPad560X » Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:26 am

I own a IBM ThinkPad A30 and wanting to know if I could turn it into a Server for a out of service server?
Specs: 15.1 Display, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD,...

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Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:02 pm
R40 Support - Need help

Last post by vanaya « Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:54 pm
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by JAGeHomey » Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:28 am

Got a friends IBM R40. Cd rom doesn't work properly. I get a winlogon.exe error when the computer loads past XP load up screen. Doesn't seem to want...

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Last post by vanaya
Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:54 pm
A21m 2628: SOLVED, thanks to this forum and schen!

Last post by solvn25 « Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:48 pm
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by solvn25 » Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:50 am

Hi. I tried for the past month, off and on, to solve various problems alone, but have failed to accomplish my main goal, so I am here at the forum,...

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Last post by solvn25
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:48 pm
A31P CPU Upgrade - FlexView problem

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:08 pm
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by gb_ibmguy » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:00 pm

Found out an interesting thing (or not, as the case may be) over the weekend. I decided to change out a 1.7GHz processor for a 2.4 in one of my A31P...

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Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:08 pm
Battery advise

Last post by Tõnis « Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:27 pm
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by Peterloh » Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:11 pm

Hi all,

Just gotten a R52 and am using it quite often in office & home. The shop advised me to remove the battery from the laptop everytime I plug...

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Last post by Tõnis
Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:27 pm
Z61M models with MaxBright screen?

Last post by Weogo « Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:02 pm

by Weogo » Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:02 pm

Hi,

I need a bigger screen than my X41 Tablet and am considering getting a Z61M.

I would like to know exactly which 15.4 1280x800 Z61M models have...

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Last post by Weogo
Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:02 pm
R52/T43 Recovery Disks for Intel GPU?

Last post by schen « Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:13 am
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by schen » Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:35 pm

I've never tried it before, but now have a project in hand that has now created the question. I have a compete set of R52/T43 recovery disks. I...

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Last post by schen
Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:13 am
Major virus issue, can't get beyond log in screen

Last post by harvester « Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:10 pm
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by uberT » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:28 am

My daughter's R60e has been hit real bad by a virus (Internet Security 2010) and multiple trojan horses. I've been working on it with multiple...

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Last post by harvester
Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:10 pm
Contacting James Arndt (jamiphar)

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:36 pm
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by L. Unruh » Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:10 pm

James Arndt did repair work on my A31 14 months ago. His work was excellent and reasonable.

For another repair (in no way related to previous repair...

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Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:36 pm
R40 Loud Fan on left

Last post by Harryc « Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:23 pm
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by gtruk9 » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:53 am

Hi ya'll -- I am sure this topic has been posted before, but what would be a suggestion to fix a fan that is getting louder and louder on the left...

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Last post by Harryc
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:23 pm
Thinkpad R51 battery problem

Last post by Harryc « Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:15 am
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by Yoshiboshi3 » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:29 am

My battery has a weird problem.

First off, it never SAYS its charging. Ever. However, when it's plugged in, the battery power slowly climbs. I had...

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Last post by Harryc
Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:15 am
Type 2631 Docking station (02K8660/08N1578)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:02 am
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by pevers1972 » Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:00 am

Hi, Anybody help,have a a21m ThinkPad set-up on a Type 2631 Docking Station, I have connected the serial port to my TV but unable to get any...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:02 am
Who played around A3x rebuilted battery packs?

Last post by jronald « Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:09 pm
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by marco1959 » Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:28 am

Hi all,
I replaced the Li-Ion elements at two A31 battery packs.
No problems with the battery internal charger,it works fine without any security...

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Last post by jronald
Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:09 pm
No cd-r a31

Last post by canaminal « Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:18 pm
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by canaminal » Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:16 pm

I need to find the driver/s that xp-pro sp3 just lost for my cd-r dvd rom

I dont know which opt drive Ive got its listed as GDR8081N is that a...

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Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:18 pm
no work: a22p 15" UXGA screen on a20m 14.1" XGA system

Last post by tom lightbody « Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:14 pm
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by tom lightbody » Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:51 am

the a22p 2629-UTU died blink o' death --may I use the 15 UXGA screen
to replace the 14.1 XGA screen on working a20m 2628-41U?

physically it looks...

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Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:14 pm
convert Z60t to 64bit?

Last post by dsvochak « Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:52 pm
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by jobooth321 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:09 pm

Is it possible to fit a 64-bit motherboard/cpu in a Z60t chassis? I ran some searches and didn't find anything usable. Wondering if anyone here knows...

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Last post by dsvochak
Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:52 pm
Windows update issues xp-pro sp3, media player 9

Last post by canaminal « Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:48 am
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by canaminal » Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:40 pm

Just had SP-3 updated on my A31 got media player 9 and it doesnt recognize my CD burner nor does the device manager
am I missing something simple?...

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Last post by canaminal
Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:48 am
Max HD capacity - bios limitation?

Last post by LGJ « Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:50 pm
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by DaveDD » Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:34 am

Hello,
A question about hard drive capacity. I have a z61t (stats below) running very well. A few months ago I replace the original HD (60 GB I...

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Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:50 pm
PCMCIA & Ethernet Adapter for R51

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:23 am
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by mvramsubbu » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:59 pm

Dear all,

I have a Think pad R51 2889 HQ2 Model. I wanted to clean install XP and unfortunately I lost recovery disk. I formatted HDD and installed...

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Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:23 am
A21m won't recognize untrabay in 2631 Docking Station

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:08 pm
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by fish7 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:44 pm

Hello,
I'm having a problem with a Thinkpad a21m (2628-FTU) and a 2631 Dock. When attached to the dock, the thinkpad doesn't recognize the ultrabay...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:08 pm
hard drive shopping help?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:46 am
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by TSAEB » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:57 am

im looking for a used hard drive because i believe mine is gone....there is a couple of things that im trying to figure out whats something to look...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:46 am
3-com in A31?

Last post by canaminal « Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:38 am
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by canaminal » Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:49 am

does this 3com mini pci work in an A31? 3COM Mini PCI Card 56K 10/100 LAN Dell IBM Sony HP 3CN3AC1556

Does any one have a sl6vb or sl6vc and fast...

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Last post by canaminal
Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:38 am
Flexview Pink tint and slight flicker

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:45 pm
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by gb_ibmguy » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:12 pm

So, I took a chance on an A31P on a flea bay auction. Couldn't help myself :wink:

Turns out the unit has the pink / red screen at startup, OK,...

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Last post by ajkula66
Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:45 pm
1gHz in a 12P3393 MoBo?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:38 pm
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by totaltek » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:19 pm

Just a quick ? ...will the 12P3393 support the PIII 1gHz CPU? TIA
Rick

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:38 pm
Parts Interchange for R-52

Last post by jjmclean « Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:36 pm
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by jjmclean » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:13 am

I've been looking for some parts for my R-52 1846-CTO. I have three questions. Are there a 41.1 and a 15.1 display screen for this machine or are the...

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Last post by jjmclean
Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:36 pm
A31p - XGA instead UXGA

Last post by harvester « Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:26 am
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by palabdul » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:41 am

Hi,

Matrix in my A31p is borken. I need to buy new matrix and i have dilemma. XGA matrix is much cheaper than UXGA but i don`t know will it work...

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Last post by harvester
Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:26 am
how can i update the bios of my graphic card?

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:37 pm
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by sapro » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:52 am

i have an ibm thinkpad lenovo r60 with intel graphics and i updated the motherboard bios. does anyone can tell me how can i upgrade the bios of my...

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Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:37 pm

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