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Your Experience with ThinkPad Advance Ultrabay Battery?

Last post by barrywohl « Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:44 pm
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by rknotes » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:23 pm

I'm planning to get an extra battery and so thinking about ThinkPad Advance Ultrabay Battery for my Z60t -- those of you having this one, whats your...

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Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:44 pm
Does it matter if I install -all- of IBM's Wireless drivers?

Last post by ZaZ « Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:24 pm
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by Reyngel » Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:56 pm

When I did a search for updates and such on IBM's site, 5 results came up for Wireless. If I install all five driver packages, will it pose and...

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Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:24 pm
Utility to change machine type

Last post by proaudioguy « Sat Nov 24, 2007 8:38 pm
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by proaudioguy » Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:16 pm

I used to have a utility to change the machine type and serial number.

I can't find it.

Recently I replaced all the plastics on my A31 and threw...

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Sat Nov 24, 2007 8:38 pm
upgrading HDD in R50

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by ranchmom5 » Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:35 pm

A wonderful friend sent a new, faster HDD for my son's R50 as a gift. He also sent many links to different places on this forum that address...

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Sat Nov 24, 2007 8:06 pm
Good deal on an A31 - and adding wireless?

Last post by proaudioguy « Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:13 pm
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by TwoSteppin4140 » Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:44 pm

Quick question - a fried of mine has the chance to purchase a used A31 from a family friend for $125.00 - is that a reasonable deal? Seems like it...

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Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:13 pm
Perfect bags for Z61t!

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by deodeo » Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:04 pm

I bought two bags for my new Z61t. They are made by Decode (a Sumdex company). Good looking and well made, good material and cheap! Perfect fitting...

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Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:08 pm
R32 fan control

Last post by Johan « Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:27 am
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by technicianx » Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:05 pm

Hi everyone

I have an IBM Thinkpad R32 laptop which I am having CPU fan issues with. It kicks into full-speed mode at random times for no particular...

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Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:27 am
10% off R and A Series eCoupon Ends 11/26

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10% off eCoupon on ThinkPad R and A Series. Ends 11/26 11:59 PM EST

Stackable with current Lenovo Holiday Sale with up to $495 off.

And 4% Cashback...

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Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:32 pm
A new toy!

Last post by Harryc « Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:09 am
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by meh » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:53 pm

I just received a R50e 1834-51C.
The RAM has been upgraded (768MB from 256MB) and it's in decent (probably 6-7/10) condition, aside from the fact...

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Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:09 am
Intermittent Wireless Connectivity Problems

Last post by ryengineer « Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:32 am
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by bazciscor » Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:30 am

I have a Z60t and I've been experiencing wireless problems recently - once last week and again tonight. When I start-up the indicator light shows...

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Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:32 am
ThinkPad R60e - Problem when I try to install MSOffice 2003

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by alxvsl » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:12 am

Hi,

When I try to install MSOffice I receive the following message:
Setup has detected that Client Security Solutions is already installed on this...

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Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:34 am
Creating recovery CDs from an IBM ThinkPad A22m

Last post by fasterbybike « Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:19 pm
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by ibmthinkpaduser » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:51 pm

I have an IBM ThinkPad A22m made May 2001 that still has the hidden IBM_SERVICE partition. I purchased this computer direct from IBM, but it did not...

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Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:19 pm
R51 + Kingston Value Ram Problem

Last post by Wing_Kei « Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:10 pm
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by doemeat » Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:30 am

Hi

I recently bought a 1gig stick of Kingston pc2700 200pin sodimm value ram to upgrade my R51 from 512mb.

I can't get the system to post with the...

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Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:10 pm
10% off R and A Series eCoupon Ends 11/22

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10% off eCoupon on ThinkPad R and A Series. Ends 11/22 11:59 PM EST

Stackable with current Lenovo Holiday Sale with up to $495 off.

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Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:41 am
A31 system board substitution

Last post by underclocker « Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:18 am
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by proaudioguy » Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:19 pm

Will the system board with only 16 MB work with the SXGA screen? Is it the same connector? The GPU is the same ATI 7500.

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Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:18 am
Intel 2915ABG works with R40 2723-26M

Last post by Terrahawk « Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:39 pm
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by Terrahawk » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:54 pm

Just bought an IBM branded Intel 2915ABG wireless card from underclocker and I can confirm that it works with the Thinkpad R40 2723-26M. The Fn+F5...

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Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:39 pm
Problem with System Restore ThinkPad R61

Last post by minang « Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:53 pm
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by minang » Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:39 pm

Hi, I have a problem with my current R61. Whenever I tried to use system restore, I always get a message: The writer experienced a transient error....

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Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:53 pm
A31p locks up (bad system board?)

Last post by mediasponge « Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:12 am
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by mediasponge » Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:15 pm

I've seen several posts on similar topics. I'd like some advice, and possibly help figuring out what my options are. (First post, be gentle :D )...

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Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:12 am
R40 no longer boots after attempt to install PCLinuxOS. [OK]

Last post by Béèm « Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:53 pm
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by Béèm » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:44 pm

Apparently something has gone wrong when trying to install PCLOS.
I can no longer boot from XP Pro.
I come to the XP splash screen and after a while...

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Last post by Béèm
Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:53 pm
Did I make a mistake?

Last post by gatgilbert « Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:32 pm
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by mtnester » Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:02 am

I'm posting my query here rather than the Z series forum because I would like to have the point of view of ThinkPad owners that may currently have...

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Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:32 pm
Windows setup not detecting R60 HDD

Last post by ZaZ « Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:18 am
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by Guv'nor-K » Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:13 pm

I had loaded up the Ubuntu OS on this R60 after formatting the drive. After carefully following every step one has to go through to setup a dual...

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Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:18 am
R31- Fujitsu HHD install problems Help!

Last post by Thane_Bitter « Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:36 pm
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by cliffjumper » Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:52 pm

Hello guys,

i know i know use the search, But i did i did lol!!!!!!!

i just puchased a Fujitsu MHV2060AH HDD loaded it with windows XP, but my...

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Last post by Thane_Bitter
Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:36 pm
bluetooth antenna

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by mrwhitee » Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:29 pm

I ordered a internal bluetooth module from a guy on ebay and a bluetooth antenna for my z61m. He said that the bluetooth daughter card required this...

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Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:29 pm
processor upgrade

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by mrwhitee » Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:19 pm

Anyone know what the highest core 2 duo processor the Z61m will take and if the cpu fan would have to be changed as well. Currently has the core duo...

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Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:19 pm
Thinkpad R30 wont turn on with HDD plugged in

Last post by Harryc « Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:28 am
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by poita » Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:55 pm

Hi all,
As the title suggests, I have a Thinkpad R30 which simply will not respond to pressing the power button (it won't power on) when the 2.5 HDD...

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Last post by Harryc
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:28 am
Cards for Dock?

Last post by charlienyc « Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:34 pm
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by charlienyc » Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:13 pm

i'm reposting this as i (foolishly?) included a poll the 1st time around. that seems to be a sure-fire way to get your questions ignored :banghead:...

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Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:34 pm
thinkpad R31

Last post by Harryc « Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:25 pm
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by gemstarbryan » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:49 pm

having trouble finding a network controller for a TP R31. can't get the wireless to work. can someone help.

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Last post by Harryc
Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:25 pm
R40 and memory upgrade.

Last post by ryengineer « Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:50 pm
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by Béèm » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:30 pm

I look for upgrading memory and saw the mem module is PC2100
PC2100 starts to be scarce and more expensive.
Someone told me I could use PC3200 also...

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Last post by ryengineer
Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:50 pm
New Thinkpad with Samsung screen = bad?

Last post by ulrich.von.lich « Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:43 pm
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by Oskare100 » Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:59 pm

Hello,
I've got a Thinkpad r61i with a Samsung LCD screen but I still can return it to the store for a small fee. I can't unpack the computer and...

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Last post by ulrich.von.lich
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:43 pm
ThinkPad R61i (8932BXU) headphone jack location?

Last post by asianboyztn « Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:06 pm
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by BobSmith103 » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:47 pm

Hello

I was wondering if anyone had this model or knows the answer to this question: where on this model of thinkpad is the headphone jack located?...

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Last post by asianboyztn
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:06 pm
CPU Upgrade - R52

Last post by ZaZ « Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:24 am
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by PVS-1959 » Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:51 pm

Does anyone know if an R52 with a 1.7ghz Pentium M processor can be upgraded to a Centrino Duo or DuoCore2 processor?

Thanks.

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Last post by ZaZ
Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:24 am
LCD Brighter and Cleaner???

Last post by schen « Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:29 pm
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by proaudioguy » Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:07 pm

In the final part of my A31 Facelift, I changed the LCD cover and bezel tonight. The new one has the WIFI antennas, so I'm finally going to use an...

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Last post by schen
Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:29 pm
R51e: 256MB + 1GB = 896MB?

Last post by bsheng « Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:37 am
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by bsheng » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:46 pm

I have a R51e that came with 256MB RAM. The maximum RAM is 2GB, so I upgraded with 1GB of PC2-4200 RAM. However, in the BIOS and in Windows, only...

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Last post by bsheng
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:37 am
Thinkpad G40 reboots when connected to new projector

Last post by BoilerIMS « Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:18 pm

by BoilerIMS » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:18 pm

Hello,

I have an interesting problem, likely related to Windows XP, with my new used G40.

Whenever I connect the thinkpad to a new projector...

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Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:18 pm
accident care

Last post by Pericles « Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:56 am
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by Pericles » Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:33 pm

On Sept 19 I bought a Thinkpad R61i from Staples.I intended to get customer care so I checked the warranty info from your site.I was shocked to see...

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Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:56 am
Boot from USB on R40

Last post by Terrahawk « Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:55 pm
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by Béèm » Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:44 pm

I think I had read instructions how to do a boot from a USB device (USB stick, HDD or DVD/CD device) but can't remember where.
I did a search in this...

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Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:55 pm
R61 with Vista Business freezes

Last post by Raiko « Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:11 am
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by Raiko » Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:50 am

Got a new R61 which worked fine until I did the following:
1. Shrunk the NTFS partition - still working fine after this
2. Created space for IBM boot...

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Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:11 am
A30 Boots To Monitor But No Display On LCD

Last post by rkawakami « Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:12 am
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by fuzzypup » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:49 pm

I purchased an A30 motherboard assembly on eBay that boots fine to an external monitor but will not show display to a known good LCD. The LCD appears...

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Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:12 am
Volume up, down, mute buttons don't work. . .

Last post by Wayne « Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:53 pm
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by Wayne » Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:14 pm

R-40 running XP Pro SP-2, all updates.

I don't know when they stopped working. I have the latest audio drivers and BIOS but the buttons don't work....

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Last post by Wayne
Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:53 pm
Where can I find good deals for batteries (for Z60t)?

Last post by cj3209 « Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:38 pm
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by rknotes » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:34 pm

My replacement battery died just after an year and now I'm screwed.. thanks to the small print warranty thingy from Lenovo :(

Anyways, I'm sure...

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Last post by cj3209
Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:38 pm
Bluetooth-Wireless on R40 2683-MG2

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:17 am
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by K-Line » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:34 am

Hello all

a friend of mine asked me to reinstall this notebook.
he have before windows 2000 and now I have installed windows xp.
He haven't the...

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Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:17 am
File download cannot complete with Z61t

Last post by micro_1 « Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:47 am
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by micro_1 » Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:47 am

I have my Z61t just over a year. I was unable to connect the notebook to my Dlink DI-524 wireless router with the internal Intel PRO/Wireless 3945abg...

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Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:47 am
10% off ThinkPad R Series eCoupon Ends 11/12

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10% off eCoupon on ThinkPad T Series and R Series Notebooks. Ends 11/12 11:59 PM EST

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Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:42 am
High Pitched Sound - A31

Last post by jrv331 « Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:09 pm
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by jrv331 » Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:46 pm

I'm having problems with my A31 not charging the battery and have run into a second problem. With the computer off, if I install the main or Ultrabay...

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Last post by jrv331
Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:09 pm
Image Rotation not an option for monitor on extended desktop

Last post by tinman « Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:34 pm

by tinman » Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:34 pm

I inherited a Thinkpad R51 2887-W59 at work. I noticed that image rotation is not available in the configuration panel and I was using the extended...

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Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:34 pm
ThinkPad R61i (8932BXU) vs. Thinkpad R61 (8934A7U)

Last post by BobSmith103 « Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:16 pm
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by BobSmith103 » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:53 pm

Hello

Was wondering if anyone had an opinion on either of these laptops. The R61i has the 5250 Core 2 duo and the R61 has the 7100. The R61i has...

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Last post by BobSmith103
Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:16 pm
R50p recovery fails: disk full!

Last post by thorine « Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:46 pm
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by thorine » Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:14 pm

The things which led to the need for a recovery are really a long story. I will elaborate if it is necessary. However, important notes

(1) I have...

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Last post by thorine
Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:46 pm
A22e CMOS/rtclock Battery Replacement

Last post by jecoled « Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:13 am

by jecoled » Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:13 am

Any tips on replacing said battery? I am having a heck of a time getting the battery connected properly. As it stands, I have to reset the bios clock...

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Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:13 am
ThinkPad R61i or R61 fan noise

Last post by Pericles « Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:39 pm
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by BobSmith103 » Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:01 pm

Was just wondering if anyone had either of these laptops what the fan noise levels were.

Do either of the processors (R61i has 5250/R61 has 7100)...

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Last post by Pericles
Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:39 pm
External power jack - A31

Last post by jrv331 « Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:58 am
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by jrv331 » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:47 pm

Instead of using the power plug on the back of the computer is it possible to hook up an exterior plug that will both power on the machine and charge...

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Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:58 am

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