Returning Thinkpad...sent Recovery CD's

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#1 Post by **aamsel** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:12 pm

I am returning a Thinkpad that I was sent Recovery CD's for.
Do I need to return them?
(i.e. will the Return Center be looking for them?)

I would save them to use with the Thinkpad that is on its way to me, but I don't want to "foul-up" my return.

Please advise.

Thanks,

Andrew
Austin, TX

Marc_G · #2 Post by **Marc_G** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:18 pm

Probably not, but if you are returning the thinkpad, why not include the CDs with it and leave it at that?

Marc

baraider · #3 Post by **baraider** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:23 pm

aamsel,

you send the 42 back? did you get the cd for free? why don't you just make a copy of those cd and send the recovery cd back?

#4 Post by **aamsel** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:50 pm

That's what I will do.
I truly doubt that the return center will be looking for them, but they can have them.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Kenn · #5 Post by **Kenn** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:10 pm

I'm sure you don't need to send them back. Anything IBM sends you that doesn't require you to mail something back is yours. For instance, I doubt they'd require you to send back your old, broken keyboard if you've replaced that before.

#6 Post by **BillMorrow** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:28 pm

let your concience be your guide..
the CD's should go back.. whats fair is fair..

why are you returning the T42..??

JHEM · #7 Post by **JHEM** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:30 pm

aamsel wrote:That's what I will do.
I truly doubt that the return center will be looking for them, but they can have them.

They'll probably trash them, seriously.

You don't need to return them, but if you want to ensure them a useful life, send them to me or Bill for our library of recovery CDs for those who can't get them.

Regards,

James

Kenn · #8 Post by **Kenn** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:35 pm

morrow wrote:let your concience be your guide..
the CD's should go back.. whats fair is fair..

why are you returning the T42..??

Bill,

Aamsel actually bought two thinkpads, a T42 and a T43 and is keeping the T43. If he returns this set of recovery CDs, he'll probably get another one for the T43 he's keeping - and doing that will cost IBM more money than just keeping the one set and not bothering them again for something he already has

baraider · #9 Post by **baraider** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:36 pm

why don't you make it useful for all of us...those that have to pay $45 for those set....

I mean, you can make a iso copy of each disc and send it to bill or anyone who can host it,....then we can upload it to bittorent, or newsgroup....

anyone who wants it can download it and save $45..

#10 Post by **aamsel** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:37 pm

That is true, but the TP I will be keeping is a T43, so I "assume" that would be a different set of recovery CD's.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Kenn wrote:
morrow wrote:let your concience be your guide..
the CD's should go back.. whats fair is fair..

why are you returning the T42..??
Bill,

Aamsel actually bought two thinkpads, a T42 and a T43 and is keeping the T43. If he returns this set of recovery CDs, he'll probably get another one for the T43 he's keeping - and doing that will cost IBM more money than just keeping the one set and not bothering them again for something he already has

#11 Post by **aamsel** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:39 pm

I already made my own set from the TP itself (which I assume is identical).
To upload 8 FULL FRICKING CD's would take some time, I am afraid.

Also, I don't know that putting these up for download would be technically legal ???? Anyone ????

Andrew
Austin, TX

baraider wrote:why don't you make it useful for all of us...those that have to pay $45 for those set....

I mean, you can make a iso copy of each disc and send it to bill or anyone who can host it,....then we can upload it to bittorent, or newsgroup....

anyone who wants it can download it and save $45..

#12 Post by **aamsel** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:43 pm

My conscience already made me put them in the box, which is now in the trunk of my car.
I am returning the T42 because I am getting a base T43 equipped just like I want it. It is an "open bay" with everything added on "a la carte".
Couldn't refuse the price.
For just a hair more than the 2378FVU, I am getting a T43 with 512MB, IBM a/b/g, 60GB 7200rpm drive.
Couldn't pass it up.

If you can get the "open bay" models, please PM me, and I will send you the model number and specs.

Andrew
Austin, TX

morrow wrote:let your concience be your guide..
the CD's should go back.. whats fair is fair..

why are you returning the T42..??

baraider · #13 Post by **baraider** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:45 pm

"open bay" model? i thought you order the 46u model?

#14 Post by **aamsel** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:57 pm

I am getting an open-bay T43.
I have to pay to return the FVU, also lost the $50 I sent to get it here in two days. However, IBM will pay to get the 46U back, since the salesperson chose to "baffle me with bs" about options that were/were not available on these T43's. They are covering shipping both ways.

Andrew
Austin, TX

baraider wrote:"open bay" model? i thought you order the 46u model?

#15 Post by **BillMorrow** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:20 am

since about october last, all recovery CD sets are on the HDD..
it is assumed that these are the most up to date for that particular machine type..
takes 7 good quality CD's..
and then you are not allowed to make another set..
BUT, if you run a recovery (from HDD or recovery CD set) you can start again and make an additional CD set, but WHY, if multiple sets are the gopal, just copy the first set..

AND, it would be impractical to put a set online in an ISO image.. even zipped up..

i have had a T42 (may model) work just fine on a T42 (october model)..
the two were contemporary.. that is both arrived in november..

same now for the T43 i suspect..

i think this is a better idea for the most up to date versions..
so ibm labeled recovery CD sets will become a memory..

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