dvd firmware update on t40p

Message

llama_thumper · #1 Post by **llama_thumper** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:50 pm

i would like to update the firmware on my dvd, or at least check what version i have... unfortunately IBM has only posted a diskette only version of the update - is there any way around this (don't have a disk drive)?

tselling · #2 Post by **tselling** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 3:49 pm

you should be able to see the firmware version by right clicking on the drive in My Computer and selecting Properties. The firmware revision should be listed on the Settings tab.

Steve · #3 Post by **Steve** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 5:28 pm

I have a T40p too, and there was a "mandatory" firmware update for the hard drive (60 MB 7,200 RPM), which you should check out as well if you have this drive.

I also have no floppy drive on my laptop, so I ended up downloading the update on my home computer, which had a floppy drive, and then borrowed a USB floppy drive to load it onto the laptop.

llama_thumper · #4 Post by **llama_thumper** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 11:35 am

thx for the hints!

Paul S · #5 Post by **Paul S** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:28 pm

Is firmware version of the harddisk or CDRW/DVD drive available under Windows XP?