just got my t43 and 3 words to say = oh my god!!!

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Scorpiontico · #1 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Fri May 13, 2005 10:11 pm

this is by far the best lappy ever, i mean i love this thing guys.... holy **** this computer should be rated #1 and the most recommended to get.... etc.

my goodness im just in love with it, f*** sony dell toshiba and hp (been user) ibm/levono thinkpad t43 rocks dude!!!

can anybody get me the link for the part lookup ibm page and the guides to-do lists for t4x please (like dfumento's old post)... i used the searched but couldnt find anything. just dead link and erased posts.

thanks alot

ps: i have a spanking new 266872u

#2 Post by **JaneL** » Fri May 13, 2005 10:20 pm

Did you look at the FAQ?

Scorpiontico · #3 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Fri May 13, 2005 10:27 pm

nonny wrote:Did you look at the FAQ?

many thanks dude... me going love thinkpad for long time

baraider · #4 Post by **baraider** » Fri May 13, 2005 10:43 pm

Once you go black, you never go back...

Oops, wrong quote, but you got the idea

Scorpiontico · #5 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sat May 14, 2005 4:49 am

baraider wrote:Once you go black, you never go back...

Oops, wrong quote, but you got the idea

yeah.... [censored] i found a dead pixel

... has anyone ever got a perfect screen/lcd?

i read somewhere that there is a minimun dead pixel quantity in order to get a lcd replacement, would some1 confirm this please.

thanks.

Scorpiontico · #6 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sat May 14, 2005 5:22 am

guys where the heck is that preferred parts and accessories post, i cant find it anywhere?
the one about the best fitting battery for t42 and t43, best sxga screen/lcd, best keyboard and etc and of course its specific ibm part numbers....

thanks a bunch.

G-Man · #7 Post by **G-Man** » Sat May 14, 2005 9:41 am

You have 30 days to return it and ask for another one or for a full refund.

IBM's LCD defective pixel criteria.

BTW, I got a perfect screen. Never had a single dead pixel.

Regards,
G-Man

Scorpiontico · #8 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:15 am

G-Man wrote:You have 30 days to return it and ask for another one or for a full refund.

IBM's LCD defective pixel criteria.

BTW, I got a perfect screen. Never had a single dead pixel.

Regards,
G-Man

even when i only have 1 dead pixel?

that link you posted states that i need at least 11 dead pixels, i just dont understand, please explain me how to request a LCD replacement under the 30days whatever.

thanks a bunch...

#9 Post by **JaneL** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:29 am

Scorpiontico wrote:that link you posted states that i need at least 11 dead pixels, i just dont understand, please explain me how to request a LCD replacement under the 30days whatever.

You don't return it for repair within the 30 days. You return it like you would a shirt that doesn't fit and get a new one.

Scorpiontico · #10 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:34 am

nonny wrote:
Scorpiontico wrote:that link you posted states that i need at least 11 dead pixels, i just dont understand, please explain me how to request a LCD replacement under the 30days whatever.
You don't return it for repair within the 30 days. You return it like you would a shirt that doesn't fit and get a new one.

oh ok i get it now... guys could you post the link to check out every specific part that shipped with a computer, i want to see what keyboard i have, lcd and etc... i keep on getting links that doesnt help me with that.

thanks again.

chbone · #11 Post by **chbone** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:37 am

Return and reorder one is easier.

#12 Post by **JaneL** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:42 am

Scorpiontico wrote:oh ok i get it now... guys could you post the link to check out every specific part that shipped with a computer, i want to see what keyboard i have, lcd and etc... i keep on getting links that doesnt help me with that.

Try item #9 in the FAQ.

baraider · #13 Post by **baraider** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:54 am

even you can return and get a new machine, you have to wait...god knows how long to get it...and then there is no guarantee that the new machine will has no dead pixel...

If you can live with one dead pixel, then avoid the hassle

Scorpiontico · #14 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sat May 14, 2005 12:14 pm

nonny wrote:
Scorpiontico wrote:oh ok i get it now... guys could you post the link to check out every specific part that shipped with a computer, i want to see what keyboard i have, lcd and etc... i keep on getting links that doesnt help me with that.
Try item #9 in the FAQ.

i select auto detect my system, then a new page comes out only showing me the free ram they gave me.... i want to know what keyboard, lcd and etc i have in my computer, could some please get me the direct link or a stepbystep guide.

thanks alot.

G-Man · #15 Post by **G-Man** » Sat May 14, 2005 5:14 pm

I've just tried that site and it works for me. Type in your model and serial number manually. If it still doesn't work, then your TP might not be in the database yet.

Regards,
G-Man

danny_isr · #16 Post by **danny_isr** » Sat May 14, 2005 6:01 pm

you need to change the post name to "oh my god i got a dead pixel"

rickslate · #17 Post by **rickslate** » Sat May 14, 2005 9:46 pm

baraider wrote:Once you go black, you never go back...

Oops, wrong quote, but you got the idea

LOL.

Scorpiontico · #18 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sun May 15, 2005 4:21 am

danny_isr wrote:you need to change the post name to "oh my god i got a dead pixel"

sadly but still funny yes i should... did you get any when you first got yours?

Scorpiontico · #19 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sun May 15, 2005 4:33 am

G-Man wrote:I've just tried that site and it works for me. Type in your model and serial number manually. If it still doesn't work, then your TP might not be in the database yet.

Regards,
G-Man

right after when you get to the next page what do you click to see the part numbers? i mean what do you see or what am i supposed to get on that page?

probably you're right, my system might not yet be in the database, now the question is when will it be?

this is what i get by the way:

Parts shipped with your system

Type: 2668 [change]

Serial #: xxxxxxx [change]

Mfg part # FRU part # Description Serviceable?

38L5135 73P3843 512MB PC2-4200 NP DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM MEMO YES

and thats it, just that info in a little box with this also on top of it: Get information on installing or removing parts for your system.
Installation/removal instructions

Get warranty status for this system.
Warranty status

Purchase accessories and upgrades for your system.
Accessories and upgrades

any help really appriciated... thanks alot.

danny_isr · #20 Post by **danny_isr** » Sun May 15, 2005 5:29 am

Scorpiontico wrote:
danny_isr wrote:you need to change the post name to "oh my god i got a dead pixel"
sadly but still funny yes i should... did you get any when you first got yours?

i looked on the first day and didn't find any. didn't notice any since then
but i'm not really searching for any. i know if i will find one it will start bothering me

Scorpiontico · #21 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Sun May 15, 2005 6:06 pm

anybody please!

ok guys a familiar question, could someone please give me the exact part numbers for the thailand keyboard, best fitting battery (i think its sanyo right) and for the best 14.1 lcd (which is the samsung i heard)?

and what else is recommended to have replaced (maybe) or has a better priority when various options (ex. the keyboard: thai, chinese, etc and thai preferred)?

thanks alot.

#22 Post by **aamsel** » Mon May 16, 2005 1:21 am

As for your T43, you can search IBM/Lenovo PC Support for the part numbers found in all T43's. They will be broken down into LCD parts, etc. Then, you compare your looked up parts to those.
Or, you can do searches here for "Thai" or "Thailand" and you will find LOTS of keyboard discussion, however, the current Thai keyboard on T43's is a different part number.
My keyboard recommendation is....RELAX!! You have a warranty. IBM/Lenovo will replace your keyboard for a variety of reasons "down the road", just use the one you received for awhile.

Some of the "loose fitting batteries" are not loose any more. The SONY was the snug one on the T42, but there are now different batteries on the T43, with different AMP hours, and they are fitting just fine.

The Samsung is a good SXGA+ LCD, and was the only really decent one on the T42 14.1" models, but the T43 also has the Hydis, which I just got, and which is very nice. I find the Hydis a little brighter than the Samsung, but just about identical.

Bottom line...this is a T43 you have, not a T42. Different keyboard numbers, different batteries, some different LCD panels.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Scorpiontico wrote:anybody please!

ok guys a familiar question, could someone please give me the exact part numbers for the thailand keyboard, best fitting battery (i think its sanyo right) and for the best 14.1 lcd (which is the samsung i heard)?

and what else is recommended to have replaced (maybe) or has a better priority when various options (ex. the keyboard: thai, chinese, etc and thai preferred)?

thanks alot.

Scorpiontico · #23 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Mon May 16, 2005 2:38 am

aamsel wrote:As for your T43, you can search IBM/Lenovo PC Support for the part numbers found in all T43's. They will be broken down into LCD parts, etc. Then, you compare your looked up parts to those.
Or, you can do searches here for "Thai" or "Thailand" and you will find LOTS of keyboard discussion, however, the current Thai keyboard on T43's is a different part number.
My keyboard recommendation is....RELAX!! You have a warranty. IBM/Lenovo will replace your keyboard for a variety of reasons "down the road", just use the one you received for awhile.

Some of the "loose fitting batteries" are not loose any more. The SONY was the snug one on the T42, but there are now different batteries on the T43, with different AMP hours, and they are fitting just fine.

The Samsung is a good SXGA+ LCD, and was the only really decent one on the T42 14.1" models, but the T43 also has the Hydis, which I just got, and which is very nice. I find the Hydis a little brighter than the Samsung, but just about identical.

Bottom line...this is a T43 you have, not a T42. Different keyboard numbers, different batteries, some different LCD panels.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Scorpiontico wrote:anybody please!

ok guys a familiar question, could someone please give me the exact part numbers for the thailand keyboard, best fitting battery (i think its sanyo right) and for the best 14.1 lcd (which is the samsung i heard)?

and what else is recommended to have replaced (maybe) or has a better priority when various options (ex. the keyboard: thai, chinese, etc and thai preferred)?

thanks alot.

thanks man that info got me out of any doubts and questions, since you had/have t42 (older models) and i havent i believe you.... and yes the lcd is great, the batt fits ok/75% but not perfect/100% (still very nice, not like my old sony s270's) and the keyboard is good too but i wonder if theres any that is more silence when fast typing keys

, do you think the t42 thailan keyboard is better or quiter than the one provided in t43s?

once again thank you very much.

ps: thinkpads should be reconized as the best computers on the planet, and i dont say this just because im a newb and have my first thinkpad but because every single detail this babes offer... just about anything an user could ask for, all-in-one small thin lightweight lappy... there arent really fan and heat issues in the t43, very fixable... in my opinion

#24 Post by **aamsel** » Mon May 16, 2005 11:32 am

The Thai keyboard on the T43 is identical to the Thai keyboard on the T42. In the past month or so, there was a change in part number, but the keyboard remained the same. Now...if you got the Chinese keyboard that's a different story. Most people prefer the Thai, but some actually report that they like the Chinese better.
Bottom line...IBM has never put out a bad keyboard for a T Series Thinkpad.

Have you done a parts lookup for your system yet? If not, do one.
Get the FRU# for the keyboard from it and search for that FRU# in PC Support on IBM/Lenovo's site.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Scorpiontico wrote:...the keyboard is good too but i wonder if theres any that is more silence when fast typing keys , do you think the t42 thailan
keyboard is better or quiter than the one provided in t43s?...

Scorpiontico · #25 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Mon May 16, 2005 2:13 pm

aamsel wrote:The Thai keyboard on the T43 is identical to the Thai keyboard on the T42. In the past month or so, there was a change in part number, but the keyboard remained the same. Now...if you got the Chinese keyboard that's a different story. Most people prefer the Thai, but some actually report that they like the Chinese better.
Bottom line...IBM has never put out a bad keyboard for a T Series Thinkpad.

Have you done a parts lookup for your system yet? If not, do one.
Get the FRU# for the keyboard from it and search for that FRU# in PC Support on IBM/Lenovo's site.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Scorpiontico wrote:...the keyboard is good too but i wonder if theres any that is more silence when fast typing keys , do you think the t42 thailan
keyboard is better or quiter than the one provided in t43s?...

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one more question Andrew, since you known both keyboards and the thai is the same for t43s and t42s, can you tell me then which one will be the quitest one? between the chinese and thailan which when fast-typing would be more silence?

thanks so much.

#26 Post by **aamsel** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:20 pm

The Thai is a little smoother and quieter feeling and sounding.
Some people jave reported getting more speed out of the Chinese one.
They are all fine keyboards.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Scorpiontico · #27 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Wed May 18, 2005 8:06 pm

guys please help me out here, i really want to know what specificly shipped in my t43!

i emailed my sales rep, she got me some stupid page (that i already knew) and told me there was nothing else she can do, that she didnt have anymore infor regarding my t43's parts.

you guys always been able to lookup at your computer parts, i just dont know why in hell im having this problem, like it was that hard for ibm to let me know wtf they put in my computer, i deserve to know, dont i????

BILL could you give me a thought here man!

thanks alot.

#28 Post by **aamsel** » Wed May 18, 2005 8:35 pm

OK, you have received your Thinkpad, right?
So, you can flip it over and get the serial number, and you know the 4 digit Thinkpad model, like 2378.
OK, forgetting about the automated method, in which the Thinkpad gets identified by IBM's website over the web, here is how I always do it.
You go to:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... sLookup.vm
and put in the 4 digit machine type and your serial number.
It brings up a list of parts.
THOSE ARE THE PARTS IN YOUR THINKPAD!!
PRINT THIS COUPLE OF PAGES OUT.
You then go to:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... ea=SUPPORT
and search for each part's FRU#, confining the search to your 4 digit type of Thinkpad.
You will get hits like "LCD Assembly" which you then click on, and then when that comes up, what I do is search on that webpage for the FRU# that I had been originally seaching for. You will then see the manufacturer information for that FRU#.

The original parts information (that you printed out) will show two numbers for each part, the part number and the FRU#.
YOU WANT TO SEARCH FOR THE FRU#. This means Field Replaceable Unit Number.

If you find a FRU# that can not be identified, you search for the FRU# on this forum, if no hits are found, you post what the FRU# is here and what the part description is, i.e. Keyboard FRU# 39T0519 and hope that someone knows what it is.
Most parts can be found through a search of PC Support (the second link).
That's how it is done.
It has worked like a champ for me.

This can be found in the FAQ, or most of it anyhow.

I hope this gets you there, but you can post or PM me if you need any additional help.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Scorpiontico wrote:guys please help me out here, i really want to know what specificly shipped in my t43!

i emailed my sales rep, she got me some stupid page (that i already knew) and told me there was nothing else she can do, that she didnt have anymore infor regarding my t43's parts.

you guys always been able to lookup at your computer parts, i just dont know why in hell im having this problem, like it was that hard for ibm to let me know wtf they put in my computer, i deserve to know, dont i????

BILL could you give me a thought here man!

thanks alot.

rxl77 · #29 Post by **rxl77** » Thu May 19, 2005 9:52 pm

hey, i got a T43, but am trying to find the make of the keyboard, either Thai or Chinese.

The FRU# is 39T0519... anyone know? I tried lookin on PC Support on IBM but can't find anything.

rxl77 · #30 Post by **rxl77** » Thu May 19, 2005 10:00 pm

nevermind, it's the Thailand one, I used the search function

just got my t43 and 3 words to say = oh my god!!!

just got my t43 and 3 words to say = oh my god!!!

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