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r61 for $450 - good deal?

Last post by sjthinkpader « Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:51 am
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by repke95 » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:58 pm

t7100 1.8 dual core CPU
Docking station
Extra battery
2 year warrenty
2 gigs of ram (Kingston)
Xp pro / ms office 2003 + CDs
In theory good...

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Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:51 am
LCD problems with A20p

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by valter » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:04 am

Hi there!

I am trying to repair an A20p and I got a odd problem.

It runs well on external monitor, so the motherboard should be fine.

In BIOS...

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Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:04 am
Z61t WWAN Antenna Removal

Last post by sparta.rising « Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:13 pm
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by sparta.rising » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:23 pm

I'm contemplating pulling the trigger on a used Z61t. It has a Verizon WWAN antenna, which would be completely useless to me. Looking at the hardware...

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Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:13 pm
Blank CD-RW Media

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by puget93 » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:43 pm

I've searched this forum, Google and called Lenovo trying to get the answer to what seems like a fairly simple question. But, I've had no luck,...

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Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:43 pm
Z61m video problems (hardware)

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by Zak » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:35 pm

I have a Z61m (9450-38U) that appears to be having video problems. The problem manifests itself differently depending on the software environment,...

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Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:42 pm
Do the R series laptops have the GPU flaw?

Last post by sjthinkpader « Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:52 pm
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by goldenbb » Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:01 am

I bought my wife a T40 two years ago and it recently succumbed to the GPU flaw. I attempted the reflow repair but it did not work. So I am looking...

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Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:52 pm
Thinkpads.com A31P Project - (Pic Warning)

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Following closely on the heels of the successful R51 project , we are starting a new forum build project for an A31P. This machine was donated by a...
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Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:08 pm
A31: Date/Time error with any CMOS battery

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by DoctorLondom » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:49 pm

I have an A31 that I am working on, type # 2652-M3U, and it displays the Incorrect Date/TIme error and loses BIOS settings every time the main...

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Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:33 pm
R61i Vs R61e ?

Last post by spuddog « Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:17 pm
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by Bashar » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:36 am

Whats the difference ? i just bought one it was supposed to be listed as R61i and when the guy gave me the manufacturer number i checked and it...

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Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:17 pm
A31 Won't Boot + crashes with movement.

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by msnyder101 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:51 pm

I have been reading these forums for quite some time (very impressed/helpful), but this is my first time posting.
Hope someone can help me. I have an...

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Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:43 pm
A20 A20P systemboard toggle switch soldering bypass shutdown

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by mzarum » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:03 pm

A20 A20x A20P
Soldering shutdown switch to bypass shutoff standby

Soldering shutdown switch to bypass shutoff switch that shuts laptop off when lid...

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:03 pm
Lower portion of screen is light green.

Last post by SMA « Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:27 pm
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by nicmic » Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:25 am

Hi,

Not sure if this belongs here or in the General Hardware forum.

An old R31 has developed a display problem. The lower portion (roughly one...

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:27 pm
Battery cycling issue in R60

Last post by madkat « Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:57 am
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by bhurley » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:50 am

My girlfriend's R60 seems to have a functioning battery, but the battery meter has gone haywire: when she boots the computer it shows 0%, then...

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:57 am
R50p CD/DVD drive not detected

Last post by madkat « Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:19 am
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by reyelts » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:57 am

My R50p stopped recognizing the fact that there's a CD/DVD drive in the Ultrabay. It doesn't show up in My Computer or in Device Manager.

The...

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Last post by madkat
Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:19 am
G & R series differences

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:06 pm
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by cliddell » Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:28 am

I think this is a rather open-ended question, but can someone please summarise for me the main differences between the G and R series TPs or point me...

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:06 pm
Blue screen after setting ext. monitor as primary

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by martin_f » Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:31 am

Hi, Im a newbie here :-) searched the forum, didn't find similar topic though, so here is what's making me sad these days:

I got a new LCD external...

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:41 am
Outraged !

Last post by madkat « Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:41 am
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by DrThinkpad » Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:51 pm

No one took care of these babies, they deserved better...

Comments on how people don't treat well their Thinkpads ?

Admin edit : Shortened URL...

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Last post by madkat
Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:41 am
Clicking noise coming from new unplugged AC adapter for R32.

Last post by madkat « Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:19 am
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by rhz » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:39 pm

Hi.

I recently bought a replacement AC adapter for my R32 on ebay. The adapter makes a quite audible clicking noise when plugged into the wall....

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:19 am
G40 processor upgrade

Last post by underclocker « Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:42 pm
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by cliddell » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:53 am

I know similar questions have been asked on this forum already, but (i) I can't find them and (ii) they don't seem to give me the answer I need. I...

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Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:42 pm
First SATA model for the R series?

Last post by lparsons « Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:26 pm
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by lparsons » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:45 am

Which R series thinkpad was the first to use SATA hard drives instead of EIDE? I've been poking around through the usual channels for used laptops,...

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Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:26 pm
Cannot Install Sound Drivers R51

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:56 am
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by SteelCurtain » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:19 pm

Bit of a problem that I am currently stumped on...I have a R51 (1830BLU) and cannot get the sound to work after installing new HDD, WINXP and...

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Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:56 am
G40 max HDD size?

Last post by cliddell « Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:00 am
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by cliddell » Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:10 pm

Greetings all from a new member of this community

Apologies if this question has been asked already. I have a 2.4GHZ G40 (I love it!!) with BIOS...

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Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:00 am
Can a Z61t use a 65W Power Adapter?

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:23 pm
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by sparta.rising » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:29 pm

Title says it all. I assume since a T61 can, so can a Z61t, but I figured I'd check first.

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Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:23 pm
cannot connect to wireless network

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:56 pm
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by cspgsl » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:44 am

I have an R52 with an Intel 2915ABG wireless card. I have installed the latest drivers from Lenovo but cannot connect to my WPA network.

Any...

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Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:56 pm
R60e has ThinkVantage corrupt, Restore CD awol : anyone have

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by Peter PumpKin Eater » Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:46 pm

Data not important... laptop was used to logon to terminals... anyone have an R60e and has CD's??? can you post them? that would be huge, as i can...

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Last post by Peter PumpKin Eater
Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:46 pm
resolved

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by Rosaire » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:44 pm

Thank you for your answer I was able to get it working again with the driver updates. :lol:

Admin note : I believe this post is in response to this...

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Last post by Rosaire
Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:44 pm
On Screen Volume Display

Last post by vanaya « Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:51 pm
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by Rosaire » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:03 pm

Hi everyone this is my first time on the forum. I have a small problem which I think is common with many of you. I have made a search and read some...

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Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:51 pm
XP Drivers needed

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by pafire » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:24 pm

After replacing the HD in my R31 I was able to reinstall the XP operating system, however I cannot find the network, pci modem, video controller, and...

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Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:43 pm
R61 vga problem (Quadro NVS 140M)

Last post by budleut « Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:52 am
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by budleut » Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:13 pm

Hi, I have a problem with my Thinkpad R61, with nvidia Quadro NVS 140M.

At first, I saw that its display had colour failure, which for some colour...

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Last post by budleut
Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:52 am
A22m battery and fan issue

Last post by StratLou « Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:43 pm
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by StratLou » Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:35 pm

Hi All,

First time visitor and hoping someone can help. I have an A22m 2826 1Ghz which has 2 issues:

First, the cpu fan only comes on (for about 5...

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Last post by StratLou
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:43 pm
A31 LCD backlight not working

Last post by jamiphar « Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:05 pm
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by xcandrew » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:33 am

The backlight on my A31 with the 15 SXGA IPS screen stopped working and I am seeking some advice about how to fix it. For about two weeks before it...

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Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:05 pm
HUGE 2 Day Sale - Up to 15% off eCoupon Ends 11/12

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15% off ThinkPad R Series eCoupon Nov 12 and 13 only.

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Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:28 pm
I know it was stupid, but i did it anyway!

Last post by rkawakami « Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:22 pm
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by Mad Max » Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:40 pm

I just picked up from Ebay an R50 1.4 Centrino machine for $32.00.
It was supposed to be dead, but it does power up, just no display. It had a...

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Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:22 pm
A31P (2653) Type ?

Last post by sjthinkpader « Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:35 am
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by 1rogerl » Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:50 pm

Hello Everyone - I just bought a parts A31P to repair mine, and I'm trying to determine the type. The sticker on the bottom has been removed and the...

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Last post by sjthinkpader
Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:35 am
Z60m bottom half of screen flickers

Last post by rajm « Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:37 pm
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by rajm » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:01 pm

I have a 2.5 year old Z60m and am having some problems with the screen. The bottom half of the screen starts to flicker and sometimes holds the...

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Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:37 pm
Hard Drive stoped powering up on my R51

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:06 pm
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by spiel1 » Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:10 pm

Hi
I pulled my old 30g hard drive out to upgrade to a 120g. I installed the drive and it would not power up. So I put the old drive back in and it...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:06 pm
A31p boots fine with no battery - but not with

Last post by proaudioguy « Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:23 pm
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by murray » Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:43 pm

anyone seen this behaviour. If the battery is dead would this result in a refusal to boot?

thanks to all for any relevant advice,

Murray Skuce,...

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Last post by proaudioguy
Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:23 pm
Power jack issue with A31 and possible fix?

Last post by stoneco « Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:15 pm
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by stoneco » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:56 am

I have a ThinkPad A31 model 2652 and I love it, but haven't used it in a while because the external power cord will not power or recharge the laptop...

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Last post by stoneco
Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:15 pm
Are there high performance fans for an R60?

Last post by spuddog « Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:29 pm

by spuddog » Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:29 pm

I recently upgraded the processor in my R60e (t2500 core duo). I noticed that when it is pushed really hard (75-80% usage) the temps will rise to the...

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Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:29 pm
IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) for R51

Last post by Paul Christi « Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:37 pm
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by Paul Christi » Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:12 am

Dear All,

I'm newbie here and would like to learn from you guys...

i plan to change the installed modem on my R51 with the IBM Integrated...

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Last post by Paul Christi
Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:37 pm
Thinkpad R61 WLAN connection after boot not working

Last post by Argonaut30 « Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:05 am

by Argonaut30 » Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:05 am

Hello from Germany,

we have got 2 new R61 with Windows XP SP2 in 2 different networks with the same problem.
After booting the notebooks the WLAN...

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Last post by Argonaut30
Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:05 am
Cracked R51 case near hinge and Lenovo warranty

Last post by wildchild « Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:57 pm
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by wildchild » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:53 pm

Hello,
I sent my ThinkPad R51 for repair two weeks ago about a LCD problem and a cracked case base. I just got some update about the repair status...

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Last post by wildchild
Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:57 pm
ABG card for A31

Last post by proaudioguy « Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:12 am
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by proaudioguy » Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:08 am

Is there a list of compatible Atheros ABG or BG cards that will work in the A31 without BIOS mods?

I bought a Broadcom card from a forum member that...

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Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:12 am
What's the Correct BIOS Update for my Lenovo R61?

Last post by froyse « Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:22 am
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by froyse » Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:59 pm

Main question:

I have a Lenovo R61 15.4 screen laptop with IEEE 1394. What is the correct BIOS update version for my system?

** The version on...

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Last post by froyse
Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:22 am
R61 v Rxxx series

Last post by ZaZ « Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:28 pm
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by ZekkusR61 » Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:46 am

Hi folks,

can someone point me to, or summarise the major differences between these two Laptops?

Seems I purchased the R61 just as the Rxxx series...

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Last post by ZaZ
Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:28 pm
R50 Startup Problem

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:12 pm
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by Drumtochty » Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:20 pm

R50, Pentium 1.3, 512 Meg RAM 30 Meg HDD

The machine would not boot and the dreaded clicking hard drive.

Replaced the HDD with a Western Digital...

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Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:12 pm
IBM Thinkpad R51

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:09 pm
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by nick10 » Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:55 am

Hello I am a new member. I write this post from my recently bought IBM Thinkpad R51. I bought this used from a friend of mine in excellent condition....

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Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:09 pm
problem shutting down R32

Last post by rkawakami « Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:55 pm
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by rhz » Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:47 pm

Hi,

I have an R32 which does not shut down (after Start-> Turn off computer-> Turn off) without my pressing and holding down the power button. What...

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Last post by rkawakami
Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:55 pm
Optical Driver not found on R32

Last post by rhz « Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:14 pm

by rhz » Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:14 pm

Hi All,

I have an old R32 which has a CD/DVD ROM drive. When I insert a disk in the drive, it spins and makes all the right noises, but stops after...

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Last post by rhz
Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:14 pm
Installing Radeon 7500 for Vista (Thinkpad R40 and others)

Last post by R40_user « Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:11 am

by R40_user » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:11 am

This is the difinitive way to install the ATI Mobile Radeon
7500 drivers (for the IBM R40 and possibly other makes and
models) in Windows Vista....

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Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:11 am

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