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SOLVED: Issues with SDHC and TI SD Card Reader on Z6x series

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by minc3d » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:35 pm

I think I have found a solution to a problem which I ran into with my new Z61t and others may have in the near future when they start upgrading to...

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Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:35 pm
R51 Motherboard issues

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by hellaxe » Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:36 am

Hello people:
This is the thing and not related with the other topic.
I was working and suddenly the monitor went black. It was a very hot day so I...

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Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:09 pm
R40 Overheats and kills video

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by rolfsing » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:37 pm

Hi - I'm pretty much a novice, though I've been around computers for years, so can follow direction well. My R40 started getting very hot about a...

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Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:41 pm
R51 have they same problem than T41/42 ? gpu

Last post by ludox « Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:27 am
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by ludox » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:05 pm

Hi,

Have the R51 serie the same problem with gpu than T42 ?

Could you indicate me the known problems on this serie ?

Particulary the 14.1 ?...

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Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:27 am
*SOLVED* thin, verticle lines across entire A31 display

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by L. Unruh » Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:14 pm

>> thrilled to report i have a perfectly normal LCD again. after reading through all the insightful opinions and not giving up, i have my screen back...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:45 pm
==== R61i Speakers

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by gard » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:52 pm

Why my speakers don't work both? Specially right one,

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:52 pm
R51 motherboard compatibility

Last post by hellaxe « Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:01 pm
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by hellaxe » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:06 am

Hello everybody:
This is my first post.
Well my dear R51 has boot issues. The IBM screen don't even appear.
So i think is a problem with the...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:01 pm
Changing what the blue thinkvantage button does at POST(R60)

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by kpedersen » Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:35 pm

Hello,

I have bought a thinkpad R60, and have completely wiped the hard drive and put a clean copy of RedHat Enterprise 5.1 on it. What I was...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:35 pm
Battery woes.. Is the HelpCenter server ever on?

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by pt1209 » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:34 am

Seems my battery is acting up, it drains down normally from 100% to 71%, then at 70% it kicks right to 60% then a minute later it drops to 3% then...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:55 pm
Z61t Screen Dead? No Brightness

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by dB02k1 » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:50 pm

My z61t is barely showing the screen at all. If I look very very close I can see outlines but there is absolutely no brightness. Any ideas? It does...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:21 am
R61 and mouse highlighting

Last post by pierreN « Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:32 am
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by cwirth » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:14 pm

We are having a problem with R61 computers with Windows XP. It seems that occasionally we have a problem with the the external USB mouse highlighting...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:32 am
A31p crashing

Last post by ivan_uemlianin « Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:22 pm
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by ivan_uemlianin » Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:35 am

Dear All

I have a problem with my Thinkpad A31p, which is my main development machine. I need to know asap whether it can be fixed or whether the...

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Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:22 pm
R60 SXGA+ - upgrade screen.. witch no succes:(

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by X32UseR » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:15 pm

Hi

I have put FLEXVIEW IDTech screen from R51 into R60 with Samsung 1400x1050...

The lamp is lighing but the screen is black :(... connectors are...

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Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:15 pm
Another R61 issue: The screen!

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by Roevhat » Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:56 pm

I recently bought this fine R61 14.1 (7732-4SG), which I am going to use for study.
But a few issues have come to my attention, which is annoying,...

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Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:55 am
Problem w/ TP R51 randomly turning off

Last post by vlyne « Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:59 am
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by SteelCurtain » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:36 pm

Just picked up an R51. At first it would come on and then shut off. Then I started getting the 4 beeps (security chip issue, which I still don't...

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Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:59 am
s-video out only in black & white on linux?

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by moore.bryan » Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:21 pm

i've scoured the net, but to no avail... hoping this community can help-out. no matter what my xorg.conf settings, no matter what i type-in xrandr,...

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Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:01 am
R61 7732-4SG palmrest problem

Last post by Roevhat « Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:20 pm
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by Roevhat » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:33 am

Hello fellow ThinkPadG33kz,

I recently got me this new ThinkPad for a new schoolyear, and at first it was brilliant.
There were only the problem...

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Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:20 pm
Need informations R51

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by kedal » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:01 am

Hello !!!!

I have a Thinkpad R51 (model 1830 W5Y) with Vista 32bits Sp1
Motherboard Intel i855PM
Intel M 715 Dothan (1.5Ghz)
2Gigas DDR 2700
HDD...

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Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:00 pm
Forgot Bios Password on THinkpad R52

Last post by JaneL « Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:26 pm
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by kebomix » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:23 pm

hey

i have IBM Thinkpad R52 laptop , i made bios password along time ago and i cant remember it , when i turn on power and press Access IBM button...

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Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:26 pm
R40 Max Battery life, control charging

Last post by unperson « Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:06 pm
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by unperson » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:03 pm

On my t43 I was able to tell the computer not to charge the battery until it dropped below my defined level.

I installed the same software on my R40...

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Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:06 pm
Should the R40 Fan be on at all times?

Last post by unperson « Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:53 pm
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by pt1209 » Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:31 am

I had my Thinkpad apart to repair a Standby switch problem (which vanaya helped me greatly) and noticed the fan didn't come on while I had it open...

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Last post by unperson
Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:53 pm
A30 - High density SODIMM support?

Last post by bretski « Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:49 pm
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by bretski » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:20 pm

Hi all,

I just purchased an A30 (2652-36U), and would like to upgrade the RAM. I've been searching through old threads, but couldn't find a...

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Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:49 pm
Where to find antenna assembly for A31?

Last post by schen « Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:44 pm
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by Excalibur418 » Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:29 pm

I got an extra A31 lcd screen that needsa CFL in it anyways, so I thought I'd put in the factory antenna leads before I had it fixed. 2 questions......

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Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:44 pm
R40 Temps??

Last post by agarza « Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:59 am
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by pt1209 » Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:51 am

Can anyone recommend what would be the ideal temp to run my ThinkPad R40? At the moment I have TPFanControl keeping it around 34-44C.. To warm or...

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Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:59 am
Z61m & Z61t impressions...

Last post by KristianJ « Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:45 pm
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by underclocker » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:21 pm

FYI, I picked up two Z61m's recently. I am somewhat impressed. They are very solid machines, they seem to be built well and strong. I also recently...

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Last post by KristianJ
Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:45 pm
Can i somehow restore type number in BIOS

Last post by thomaslp « Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:54 pm
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by thomaslp » Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:29 pm

Hi,
I have a R51. I orginally bought it as defect. The type number written underneath the laptop is 1831-cto (Motherboard with ATI chip). The...

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Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:54 pm
upgrade z60m (intel 915) from WXGA+ to WSXGA+ ???

Last post by Kieran Huggins « Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:55 am
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by Kieran Huggins » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:06 am

I bought a z60m with an Intel 915 chip and a WXGA+ LCD a couple of years ago, and I really love it. The thing is this: I want more desktop real...

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Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:55 am
Z61m, Vista and Multimedia port

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by vital-analitix » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:28 am

I seem to be unable to locate the Texas Instruments PCI xx12 integrated flash media controller for Vista Business on the Z61m.

Anyone know where to...

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Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:28 am
Thinkpad R40e?

Last post by new_user « Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:15 pm
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by new_user » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:33 am
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I just found this site and I though I get some ideas. Just got a used thinkpad r40e off ebay. He said tested and working. But I just need a few...
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Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:15 pm
R40e battery?

Last post by Harryc « Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:46 pm
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by new_user » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:32 pm

I got this.

It says r40e battery. But it won't fit in my TYPE 2684 - QBU S/N 99 - MXR05 0411

Is that the wrong battery? And what is the harm of...

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Last post by Harryc
Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:46 pm
Z61p + Advanced Mini Dock = screen problem

Last post by Pepa « Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:37 am

by Pepa » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:37 am

Hello,

im having toubles using mine Z61p (ATI Mobility FireGL V5250) with Advanced Mini Dock + external monitor (no matter if its DVI or D-Sub)....

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Last post by Pepa
Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:37 am
Z60m takes long time to come out of standby

Last post by rajm « Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:36 pm

by rajm » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:36 pm

My Z60m is taking longer and longer to come out of standby. It can take 1 minute of me pressing the power button until everything comes back on.

I...

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Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:36 pm
Seeking advice about the use of Recovery CDs

Last post by alanr51e « Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:24 am
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by alanr51e » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:49 pm

Hi Group,

I've managed to grab a bit torrent for a set of Recovery Disks for an R51 but I'm having trouble using them.

TP is an R51e type 1843. The...

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Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:24 am
Which CCFL for a R50p (IPS Flexview 15" UXGA)?

Last post by Harryc « Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:27 am
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by tluzat » Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:58 am

Hello,

recently the screen of my Thinkpad R50p screen went dark. I diagnosed it to be the CCFL (nverter works, external screen works, ...). The...

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Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:27 am
HUGE 1 Day Sale - 8% off eCoupon Ends 8/4

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by ecoupons » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:39 am

8% off R61 Series eCoupon for Lenovo USA Ends 8/4 11:59 EST.

Stackable with up Back to School Sale with up to 30% off instantly.

Additional 4%...

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Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:39 am
Obtain RAM specifics for running in Dual Channel Mode.

Last post by chuckenheimer « Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:57 pm
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by chuckenheimer » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:31 pm

Is there a good utility that can analyze your onboard RAM to verify each's specifications so as to obtain the appropriate RAM and enable the Dual...

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Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:57 pm
About the ThinkPad A21 A22 etc Series

Last post by agarza « Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:17 am
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by BillG » Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:59 pm

I have a 700MHz 15 ThinkPad A21e laptop, 2628-JCU. The LCD screen is bright and brilliant to see!

It would make me happy to do a cheap upgrade of...

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Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:17 am
Intel i845MP chipset INF update utility on 2653-R9U (2008)

Last post by chuckenheimer « Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:28 pm
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by chuckenheimer » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:46 pm

Intel released this software:

and I d/l'd the file and installed it. THEN, I noticed is didn't support the ICH3-M and got nervous. How to recover?

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Last post by chuckenheimer
Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:28 pm
Bluetooth CDC card for A31?

Last post by schen « Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:07 pm
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by hseaver » Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:26 am

I'm thinking of adding a bluetooth card to my A31. I see them for sale for the T40, R40, etc and I've read elsewhere that these will also work in the...

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Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:07 pm
3 to 4 minute waiting period at boot process -- any HELP?

Last post by jwege « Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:51 am
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by jwege » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:48 am

Hi all,

since some weeks, I have a strange problem with one of my IBM TP's.

When booting (or rebooting from Windows), it starts booting normal...

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Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:51 am
z61m after 1 year of use

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by mbigoo » Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:53 am

I am user of 1 year old z61m 9450-g6u

and several questions...

1. from the begining after I install Daemon Tools under XP I have warring about...

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Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:53 am
IBM Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3)

Last post by chuckenheimer « Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:28 pm
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by a31pguy » Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:56 pm

FRU 39T0022 - will this work in an a31p? Anyone know? AKA IBM FRU PN: 26P8396, 91P7259, or 91P7315

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Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:28 pm
R61i possible to add bluetooth?

Last post by KarlM « Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:18 am
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by TyThinkpads » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:12 pm

Hi there,

Wonder if it's possible to add in a bluetooth module?

Like my thinkpad but would really like get bluetooth support built-in (as opposed...

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Last post by KarlM
Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:18 am
Recovery disks ( CDs ) for R61i

Last post by KarlM « Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:04 am
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by texasmike » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:06 am

Hi all,

Is there a way to create recovery CD for the R61i and to create CDs or DVD for the original software from the hidden partition? Can't seem...

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Last post by KarlM
Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:04 am
Power Problem A31

Last post by vanaya « Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:19 pm
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by wnnbenoob » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:57 pm

I have a Thinkpad A31 which I acquired used. I did a clean install of Windows XP Pro and installed all the drivers. When I unplugged it from the...

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Last post by vanaya
Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:19 pm
Screen stays lit when lid is closed?

Last post by sarbin « Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:14 pm
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by pt1209 » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:32 am

I had to replace the LCD screen on my ThinkPad
R40 Model#2681CU1, I was able to get a complete working LCD (already assembled with vid harness and...

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Last post by sarbin
Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:14 pm
R40e - changing the hard

Last post by ms5133 « Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:20 pm
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by jjp178 » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:30 pm

The hard drive on my R40e is going - I've ordered a new drive, but can't seem to find instructions on how to create a recovery CD (XP Home) or if...

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Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:20 pm
R50 problem

Last post by BeeJayEmm « Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:05 pm
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by ranchmom5 » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:25 pm

My son took his R50 on vacation. It was loading fine before we left but when he tried to log on after travels, it came up with a screen that said it...

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Last post by BeeJayEmm
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:05 pm
broken thinkpad help

Last post by schen « Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:11 pm
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by chop999i999 » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:06 pm

I have a r31 with something wrong with the motherboard. I have 2 questions.

1. I can find a pc on ebay with no lcd on ebay and was wondering if i...

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Last post by schen
Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:11 pm
r31 problem

Last post by chop999i999 « Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:23 pm
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by chop999i999 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:21 pm

Ok i am able to boot to bios and can boot to disk but it can't find hard drive. i removed drive and it is really hot almost too hot too touch....

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Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:23 pm

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