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BOOTMGR is missing: how to reach SERVICE-partition?

Last post by BigCatAndy « Sat Jan 11, 2020 6:08 pm
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by BigCatAndy » Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:59 pm

Hello,
I recently received one R61 in a working state. When I boot it, it shows error message BOOTMGR is missing . I could boot with Linux LiveCD and...

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Sat Jan 11, 2020 6:08 pm
Intel 2200BG causes occasional system freezes on R31

Last post by omero72 « Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:41 am
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by omero72 » Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:57 am

Hello

I've just intalled an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG mini PCI card (which was left from a Thinkpad X41) on my Thinkpad R31 Type 2656-MLG Windows...

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Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:41 am
Anyone with Zenders R32 1802 modded bios?

Last post by konunc « Thu Dec 26, 2019 3:25 am
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by cheeky2 » Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:58 am
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Does anyone have Zenders modified bios for the R32 Thinkpad?
If so can they pm me or post a link to it?

Also what wireless cards does it work...
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 3:25 am
Installed video driver for a31p on XP no luck

Last post by Saucey « Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:47 am
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by smf » Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:18 am

after I Installed the video driver for my A31p running Xp. After install, under adapter type, it's now showing ATI mobility Radeon 7500. I can also...

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Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:47 am
Most capable Z-series

Last post by dr_st « Sun Dec 01, 2019 1:14 pm
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by smf » Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:14 pm

I'm looking at buying a T61p or g41 but as far as z-series i've always liked the way they look better and was wondering if there is a powerful z...

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Sun Dec 01, 2019 1:14 pm
What OS to install on A31p?

Last post by Saucey « Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:40 pm
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by smf » Sat Nov 23, 2019 3:36 am

Hey ppl,

I have an A31p but idk the machine type as it has a new motherboard. Is it possible to find out what I specifically have for a motherboard?...

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Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:40 pm
A new G40

Last post by bluetomgold « Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:21 pm
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by bluetomgold » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:01 pm

Just arrived in the post... Love it! Specs: 15 screen 2.6Ghz P4 1Gb Ram 160Gb HDD. Has an onboard floppy and CDR/DVD. No battery but othewise all...

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Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:21 pm
R40e won't start

Last post by Mardok95 « Sat Oct 19, 2019 8:13 am
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by Mardok95 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:59 am

Hi everyone, yesterday I bought an IBM ThinkPad R40e with 256MB of RAM. I try to turn it on and it tells me that the following file is missing or...

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Sat Oct 19, 2019 8:13 am
How is a motherboard for an A30 or A31p when they are two seperate animals?

Last post by smf « Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:05 pm
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by smf » Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:06 pm

How is a motherboard for an A30, a31 and/ or an A31p when they are two seperate animals? I desperatly need one for my A31P not A30 or A31 So how is...

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Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:05 pm
I wonder if this A31p is bluetooth capable? How to check? 2653-a4u a31p

Last post by smf « Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:37 pm
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by smf » Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:27 am

i dont currently have machine on hand but the model is: 2653-a4u a31p, where can I find Specs?
thx.
JIM

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Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:37 pm
p4 find for A31p

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:07 pm
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by smf » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:46 pm

hey all!
Would someone who knows what Intel p4 mobile 2.6Ghz works in the A31p system include, or post a link to where it can be purchased?
it's...

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Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:07 pm
A-Series V.S. G-Series

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:47 am
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by smf » Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:17 am

Hi,

I was wondering what some people found they liked more Between A; and G. More specifically what's a better system and why, the A31p or the G41?...

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Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:47 am
R61i (8932) just got a T8100

Last post by onespeedbiker « Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:18 pm
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by onespeedbiker » Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:37 pm

I been thinking about this for a while. My R61i (8932) came with T5250 CPU. I have already upgraded to Windows 7, with an ssd and the Middeton Bios,...

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Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:18 pm
R50e Error 0189 Invalid RFID & UUID = ffffff...

Last post by Droider « Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:13 pm

by Droider » Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:13 pm

Issue : ERROR 0189 INVALID RFID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION AREA , UUID = fffff..ffff.fff value with Thinkpad r50e
Reason : I short circuited atmel...

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Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:13 pm
Ultrabay questions/A31p

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:18 am
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by smf » Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:08 am

Hi,
I've burnt an iso, made bootable disc (tested in another machine)
Now my A31p only has the DVD-ROM drive not the newer multi. So when I bought...

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Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:18 am
ThinkPads & Linux ... like apple pie & ice cream

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:01 am
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by Hacker117 » Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:36 am

Have an ancient IBM G40 (3.0 GHz, 2GB RAM) and a newer Lenovo ThinkPad x130e (1.65 GHz, 8 GB RAM) that have taken very well to Linux Mint XFCE v19.2...

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Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:01 am
Z61m CPU Upgrade

Last post by Shredder11 « Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:52 pm
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by haufsnaggle » Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:14 pm

The idea of upgrading my trusty-old laptop has piqued my interest. I have a Z61m IBM ThinkPad with the t2400 processor inside. Is the t7200 a viable...

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Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:52 pm
Finding parts help

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:55 am
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by smf » Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:51 am

Hello All,

So I've acquired an A31P mobile workstation in mint 'physical' condition, that being said; love this model so I want to fix its otherwise...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:55 am
A31p display panel issues

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:23 am
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by martin_boro » Fri May 31, 2019 2:08 pm

Long story short, I have three A31Ps. One is pretty much built to my liking (maxed out) and works pretty well. I wanted to put together a second good...

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Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:23 am
G555 No Power No Lights brick

Last post by onespeedbiker « Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:06 am
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by onespeedbiker » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:07 pm

A friend gave me a G555 with no power or light to retrieve info from the hard drive, which I did with no problem. I'm wondering if anyone know where...

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Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:06 am
R51e CPU upgrade

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:43 am
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by lukee » Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:48 am

Hi guys,
recently, I have acquired really nice, near mint R51e - no scratches, no shines on the keyboard etc. It runs pretty nice with Alpine Linux...

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Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:43 am
R61i windows 7 no Ethernet driver

Last post by onespeedbiker « Fri Sep 06, 2019 11:38 pm
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by onespeedbiker » Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:56 pm

My next endeavor is to load 64bit Window 7 on my R61i. There are windows 7 drivers for everything but the Ethernet (Broadcom NetLink Gigabit...

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Fri Sep 06, 2019 11:38 pm
Lenovo R61i (8932) BIOS v1.03 processor upgrade T8300

Last post by vjeko1701 « Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:37 am
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by vjeko1701 » Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:41 pm

Hello, I'm having some problem with my R61i upgrade. As far as I can see, the version is 8932, 15.4 version with IEEE 1394. BIOS version is 1.03....

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Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:37 am
Compact Flash crashing r50 with Win98SE

Last post by dr_st « Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:02 am
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by onespeedbiker » Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:36 pm

I switched out the XP loaded hdd in R50 to install Windows 98SE, for no particular reason; I loaded Win98se from an OEM ISO. The Thinkpad driver R50...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:02 am
Problem - IBM ThinkPad R32 modified BIOS firmware

Last post by FryPpy « Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:43 pm
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by Serj82 » Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:56 am

Good day to all!
I'm trying to fix the error 1802 in order for the wi-fi card to work. IBM ThinkPad R32
I just can’t understand what I'm doing wrong...

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Last post by FryPpy
Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:43 pm
ThinkPad R60 15.0" FrankenPad - (Pic links)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:30 pm
Replies: 26
by Peak2Peak » Tue Jun 02, 2015 5:53 pm

This R60 15.0 FrankenPad uses the semi-rare ThinkPad R61i (15.0 4:3 - Model type: 8943-DSG) Intel 965GM System board with GMA x3100 graphics - FRU:...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:30 pm
R60 64 bit AHCI

Last post by onespeedbiker « Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:14 am
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by Phil83 » Sun Dec 16, 2018 3:43 pm

hello,
on my R60 I installed a samsung SSD 840evo. When I was running win7 32 bit I could check samsung magician and see that AHCI was activated....

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Last post by onespeedbiker
Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:14 am
R60 fan

Last post by dr_st « Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:21 am
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by Phil83 » Sun Jul 14, 2019 3:23 am

Is possible to enable maximum fan speed also before windows loading? I suffer of pc freeze during reboot because the fan is slow down when exiting...

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Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:21 am
Remove active protection sensor diagnostics ibm thinkpad r52

Last post by frelon71 « Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:57 am
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by frelon71 » Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:08 am

Hello, here I changed my hard disk of my thinkpad r52, and since each boot I have it that goes ibm hard drive active protection sensor diagnostics...

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Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:57 am
Driver thinkpad R52

Last post by frelon71 « Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:06 am
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by frelon71 » Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:14 pm

Hello, I am looking for minimum wifi or Ethernet driver but after having downloaded full and try one by one none does not work, here are the...

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Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:06 am
Z61t: supported and unsupported CPUs, T2x50 do not run?

Last post by BigCatAndy « Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:10 pm
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by BigCatAndy » Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:02 pm

Hello,
recently I upgraded- just for fun - my Z61t by replacing its original T2300 with T2450. Everything ran smoothly, BIOS recognized the CPU...

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Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:10 pm
A20p/A21p/A22p motherboards

Last post by Screamer « Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:23 am
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by MooNWalker » Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:49 pm

I found a place that still sells the subj. Problem is they've made a mess out of FRU numbers - e.g. an FRU for an A21p mobo (with Rage Mobility 128...

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Last post by Screamer
Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:23 am
Thinkpad R61 cpu upgrade

Last post by BigCatAndy « Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:08 pm
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by shaneblack » Mon May 21, 2012 3:58 pm

Hello, I've been browsing the forums on cpu upgrades and reading alot, doing research and watching videos on upgrading processors. I want to put a...

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Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:08 pm
R61i motherboard can't handle Penryn?

Last post by BigCatAndy « Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:28 pm
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by wujstefan » Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:03 pm

Hello,

I got a nice R61i lately, and was asked by my father-in-law to prepare it for him.
However, after modding it to middleton 2.24-1.00 it is...

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Last post by BigCatAndy
Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:28 pm
WLAN whitelist delete BIOS for Z61t

Last post by dva.dorty « Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:31 am
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by GnatGoSplat » Tue May 24, 2016 2:37 pm

Anyone know where I can find the WLAN whitelist delete BIOS for Z61t? All the links I could find via Google are long dead.
Last version is 2.27 if I...

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Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:31 am
IBM ThinkPad Z60t - looking for recovery CD/DVD

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:18 am
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by wonsky » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:42 am

Hello everyone,

Im looking for recovery image / CD / DVD for IBM ThinkPad Z60t, because my HDD is dead and after replacement I dont have OS on it....

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Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:18 am
A21m graphics issues

Last post by DoubleFace « Thu May 16, 2019 7:14 am
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by DoubleFace » Sat May 11, 2019 2:04 pm

Hello

I've recently acquired A21m in a pretty good condition. I've managed to install all drivers with exception of ACPI, which seems to not have...

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Thu May 16, 2019 7:14 am
IBM ThinkPad R50e with Windows 98 - No Audio

Last post by karl80038 « Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:47 am
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by karl80038 » Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:03 am

Greetings fellow Thinkpadders

I recently bought an IBM ThinkPad R50e (Type 1834-S5G) with the hopes of using it as a retro Windows 98 PC.
I...

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Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:47 am
Thinkpad r40 Power On Problems

Last post by ibm thinkpadfan « Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:30 pm
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by ibm thinkpadfan » Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:29 pm
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I got 2 r40 thinkpads recently and neither of them power on. I tried the a.c. and battery and nothing happened. I tried the power button trick and...
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Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:30 pm
Thinkpad A31 Recovery CDs

Last post by theterminator93 « Sun Mar 31, 2019 3:25 pm
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by bse5150 » Thu Feb 28, 2019 10:19 pm

Does anyone know where I might be able to find some iso images of the A31 recovery CDs? I've been up and down Google, here and there on the torrent...

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Sun Mar 31, 2019 3:25 pm
Can install Windows 8.1 32bit on R40 2722 JT9?

Last post by kaew158 « Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:21 pm
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by kaew158 » Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:18 am

Can install Windows 8.1 32bit on R40 2722 JT9?
if yes how to bypass nx?
I only added 2GB RAM for run Windows 7 SP1.

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Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:21 pm
IBM ThinkPad "R50" CPU Upgrade ? [HELP]

Last post by Screamer « Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:07 am
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by FriendlyGuru » Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:53 am

I got (bought used/second hand*) vintage IBM Thinkpad R50, recently i purchased an CPU but the chipset wont support, laptop wont turn ON.

This is...

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Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:07 am
Possible CPU Upgrade & SSD replacement of HDD for Thinkpad R61

Last post by Behemot « Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:12 pm
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by wolfstrike29 » Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:45 pm

Hey Thinkpad Forums,

I've been following this forum for about a couple years now since I own a Thinkpad R61. Recently i had gotten Windows 7...

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Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:12 pm
A31 with GPU issue. Options?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:37 am
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by TheForgottenKing » Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:26 pm

I have an A31 that displays the classic garbled/blank screen issue at boot. What are my options to repair this? I plan to try to resolder the board.

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:37 am
A31 - no screen after disassembly

Last post by TheForgottenKing « Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:42 pm
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by TheForgottenKing » Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:23 pm

I disassembled my A31p and a small part came out. I think it is the screen closed detection mechanism. Now the screen won't turn on, but external...

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Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:42 pm
R61i Windows 2000 audio troubles

Last post by CrazyTPFan « Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:30 am
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by CrazyTPFan » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:45 pm

Hi all, I just installed Windows 2000 on my R61i and got video and ethernet drivers working but couldn't get the audio to work. I installed Service...

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Last post by CrazyTPFan
Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:30 am
Did Acer manufacture the R31?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:42 pm
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by CrazyTPFan » Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:52 pm

I can't help but ask. I saw a post on Reddit that stated the R31 was a Acer re-baged with IBM logos. Can anyone confirm this?

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Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:42 pm
Thinkpad z61p

Last post by wujstefan « Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:45 am
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by jozhy123 » Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:06 am

Hello guys!
How much is my thinkpad z61p worth?
Specs:
15,4 LCD 1920 x 1200
Intel core 2 duo 2,16GHz
4gb RAM
320gb HDD

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Last post by wujstefan
Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:45 am
Blank screen issue ...

Last post by Brett Garrett « Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:23 pm
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by Brett Garrett » Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:18 am

Good Morning!

New to the forum and new to the IBM Thinkpad. My sister passed away a little less than 2 months ago. We were suddenly faced with...

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Last post by Brett Garrett
Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:23 pm
Z60m/Z61m Motherboard Swap Questions

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:34 pm
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by kishy » Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:03 pm

Hi,
I have a ThinkPad Z60m and I'm absolutely in love with its build quality. This is an incredibly sturdy computer, and makes my W520 seem like a...

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Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:34 pm

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