Why would the mute button on my computer suddenly stop working? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 3 answers

What are some reasons NOT to get a Lenovo Thinkpad R61? I'm pretty enarmoured with this laptop and I want to be sure it's a good decision. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 32 answers

My fantastically unstable IBM T42 (which is on it's 3rd, soon to be 4th, life) died a little while ago, no longer booting into Ubuntu. However, it loves to boot into Windows. How do I nuke both? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 8 answers

I want a list of resolutions supported for external screens by a ThinkPad T61P - is this asking too much ? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Alternative to T61p? I'm looking for a laptop that is highly reliable, has a good graphics card and lots of storage. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 19 answers

Why does the integrated wireless radio on my laptop stop working? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 6 answers

Computer maintenance 101: Just bought a Thinkpad T61. How do i make it go forever? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 14 answers

My laptop either doesn't see the HDD on bootup (cannot find OS), or stops seeing it a few minutes into use (BSOD). Could this type of problem: a) be reasonably easily resolved by me for small amount of cash b) be easily resolved by a professional for a reasonable amount of cash c) be best resolved by selling it on ebay for parts or repair for a reaonably small amount of cash? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Is my ThinkPad laptop capable of video capture? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 2 answers

Help a couple of decidedly incapable computer users get their wireless connection working again. [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 13 answers

My Thinkpad won't boot up normally. Now I'm trying to get it to boot from either the Windows XP Pro installer disc, or the recovery disc I just created from the IBM site, but I can't get either to run. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 2 answers

Should I/Can I get my Thinkpad repaired [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 10 answers

I've got an old IBM Thinkpad G40 circa something like 1998 that runs Pentium II and I want to get it running as fast as possible while spending as little money as possible. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 8 answers

Why is my brand-new router massively slowing my Internet connection, even when everything's connected with cables? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 7 answers

Converting an old laptop into my first home server - what should I know? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 15 answers

I am trying to replace a laptop keyboard but the final screw has burred and neither the regular or precision screwdriver works. If someone suggests that I go to repairman and 50 bucks to fix this, I am likely to do serious damage to this laptop (namely by throwing it against a wall). Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 11 answers

Is there anywhere in the Chapel Hill/Durham, NC, area where I can just show up and buy (or at least get a good look at) a Thinkpad X60 (or preferably, X40/X41)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me figure out why my laptop screen is flickering (madly). [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 9 answers

I just upgraded from a Thinkpad X22 w/ PCMCIA wireless card to an X31 with built in wireless, and the X31 is dropping the wireless connection on a regular basis, despite there being a reasonable signal. Aside from the wireless being built in, the other difference is that the X31 also has the ThinkVantage Access software installed - is it possible that there's a conflict with XP and this software?(XP is set as the default choice). [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 6 answers

The cursor of an IBM Thinkpad A20 is continuously "drifting". Do I need to get a new keyboard, or is there another way to fix this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 11 answers

Should I buy a Dell XPS M1210, or look elsewhere? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 32 answers

What is this nipple on the bottom of my laptop? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 6 answers

I need to buy a laptop soon and I'm looking hard at getting Thinkpad for a variety of reasons. However I'd like some advice on what to prioritise when buying one, especially considering the limited options for customisation available in the UK. (Other laptop recommendations welcome) [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2007 - 15 answers

USB2.0 PCMCIA card recommendations - I would like to run a USB powered CanoScan LiDE 60 scanner on an X22 Thinkpad. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 3 answers

How do I middle-click in Firefox on a Thinkpad T43? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 13 answers

Dropped my laptop (IBM Thinkpad T42) from about 3 feet. It seemed ok for a week except that it randomly rebooted from time to time. However now it says it can't even load the operating system. I don't have a recovery disk. I don't have the original XP CD. I can't send this to a repairman because I have very sensitive information stored in files on the desktop. How sunk am I? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2006 - 19 answers

I have a Thinkpad G41. About an hour ago, I (shut it off) packed it in a backpack-style case, and rode my bicycle to the radio station where I work. Upon arriving, I turn it on and the screen does not do anything at all. Everything else about bootup appears normal, except the total deadness of the screen (the light behind the TFT does not appear to come on). Also, there are (what I presume to be) BIOS beeps, one long two short. Googling produces this which informs me I have a "video adapter error". What do I do now? (This laptop is about a year old, I think it's out of warranty now... is it just doomed to become a server?)
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 14 answers

Why won't my Thinkpad battery charge fully when it's plugged into the wall? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2006 - 10 answers

How do I clean my ThinkPad's harddrive so I can sell it WITHOUT having to reinstall XP? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2006 - 11 answers

Help! Stuck with USB 1.1 on a Thinkpad T40 when connected to an IBM Mini Dock. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 8 answers

I need your google-fu and/or vendor hookup assistance...help me shop for a replacement motherboard. [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2006 - 2 answers

Can I use a 256 MB PC5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM removed from an Apple MacBook in an IBM R40 Thinkpad (2722-gcu)?
posted on Jul 23, 2006 - 1 answers

What is the Dell equivalent of a T-series Thinkpad? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2006 - 19 answers

Asking for the boyfriend: I saw an extremely small IBM ThinkPad sometime in the mid-90's. It ran DOS and had an external floppy drive, and it sparked my love of sub-sub-notebooks. Does anyone else remember the machine I've described, or know its model number or where more information can be found?
posted on Jun 25, 2006 - 7 answers

What is this "watermark" on my thinkpad's screen? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2006 - 5 answers

Huge (hopefully not) monitor issue: Thinkpad T41. Are there any good hardware troubleshooters out there? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 2 answers

LaptopFilter: A buddy of mine is selling his IBM ThinkPad T23 for $400 dollars. Here are the specs: P3 1.13ghz 60gb(5400) 1024MB ram CDRW-DVD 14.1 Display Docking Station Also has a PCMCIA WIFI card I want a laptop really bad and this seems to be a good deal, what do you think? Should i buy this? BTW..This will be used for web browsing and business applications. No graphic applications or gaming. [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2006 - 15 answers

I've been happy with my IBM Thinkpad T21, but I want CD-RW, DVD and something shiny & new. I'm looking at an IBM TPad R40 model 2681 - Celeron 2.0GHz RAM256 HD40G CD-RW/DVD + 802.11B Wifi from a reliable online vendor. US 575. Will I regret the Celeron as opposed to PIII? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2005 - 14 answers

IBM Thinkpad Brick: I've recently come into posession of an IBM 600E Thinkpad. As a Mac user, I don't plan for this to be my main machine. But it'd be great if I could use it to test web design work, and perhaps to tinker with Linux. The problem is, it won't turn on. What's the best way to have it looked at and perhaps repaired? I don't particularly want to go to the local CompUSA and would like a solid estimate before sinking any money into it. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2005 - 10 answers

Help me with a laptop purchase decision? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 28 answers

I just got my new T42 Thinkpad. Yay! I have several years worth of contacts, emails and folders on my desktop. I would like to get them all put on my notebook. How do I do this?
posted on Apr 4, 2005 - 7 answers

I've finally decided to breakdown and buy a T42 Thinkpad to replace my quickly fading HP desktop. I'm so confused and I think that I've screwed up. [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2005 - 8 answers

Mac vs. PC. Thinkpad vs. Powerbook. Yet another laptop question: recommend me the best laptop as desktop replacement for a web designer. [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 24 answers

I'm thinking of getting myself a new laptop to play with. Do I want to switch? [Intel More Inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2004 - 10 answers

I'm thinking about buying a Thinkpad (work related) and wanted to know if anyone had any experience with IBM's "depot repair" warranty option. Worth the extra money, or not so much? Also, does anyone know if you can purchase an extended warranty after you've purchased the laptop and used it for a while? Or, put more succinctly; "How does IBM's warranty program compare with Applecare?"
posted on Sep 5, 2004 - 5 answers

Dedicated Mac user needs to perform Wintel-only dev work, needs new laptop. Thinkpad, or iBook/Powerbook? [+]
posted on Aug 13, 2004 - 16 answers

I have a new ibook, and an old thinkpad. I need to move data as painlessly as possible to the new machine...[more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2004 - 7 answers