Replacement part question for A21m and R31

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1evilmonkey · #1 Post by **1evilmonkey** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:19 pm

I tried searching for this problem but I couldn't find a solution so forgive me if this is a repost.

I have an old A21m type 2628 and I was just recently given an R31 type 2656, but the r31 has a bad drive in it. I was curious if I could just swap the drive from the A21 and add the memory from my A21m to the R31 w/o any issues. Thanks.

storage_man · #2 Post by **storage_man** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:59 pm

1evilmonkey

Yes you should be able to do that. The hardware (Diskdrives) should be compatible, except for issues with Windows. Windows does not like being moved ie: (put into a new environment - Different Memory/motherboard/displays) It may work ok and I assume that your talking about Win/XP. If its windows 98 no problem. You may have find on the IBM web site, different drivers to support different keyboards and video displays. I know alot about the R31, but not much about A21M. IBM even has a video on how to swap the drives on their web site. You can do start searching here: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... idate=true

Enjoy - Storage_man

1evilmonkey · #3 Post by **1evilmonkey** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 5:27 pm

storage_man wrote:1evilmonkey

Yes you should be able to do that. The hardware (Diskdrives) should be compatible, except for issues with Windows. Windows does not like being moved ie: (put into a new environment - Different Memory/motherboard/displays) It may work ok and I assume that your talking about Win/XP. If its windows 98 no problem. You may have find on the IBM web site, different drivers to support different keyboards and video displays. I know alot about the R31, but not much about A21M. IBM even has a video on how to swap the drives on their web site. You can do start searching here: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... idate=true

Enjoy - Storage_man

Thank you for your reply. Yes this is XP and I figured I would have to format which is no biggie. I just wanted to make sure the hdd and the ram would be happy in the newer laptop. Again thank you.

1evilmonkey · #4 Post by **1evilmonkey** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:42 pm

quick memory question. Is it possible for the r31 to use pc100 mem or does it have to be pc133? I have a 256 pc100 sodimm I would like to use but when I put it in the laptop it will not post, only shows the battery light and the power light flashes

storage_man · #5 Post by **storage_man** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:10 am

I think it has to be PC133.

Storage_man

AbsoluteRaleigh · #6 Post by **AbsoluteRaleigh** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:59 pm

1evilmonkey wrote:quick memory question. Is it possible for the r31 to use pc100 mem or does it have to be pc133? I have a 256 pc100 sodimm I would like to use but when I put it in the laptop it will not post, only shows the battery light and the power light flashes

The R31 requires PC133 due to the bus speed of the computer.

Replacement part question for A21m and R31

Replacement part question for A21m and R31

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