Recent content by oldkid1943

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    help fix keys on keypad

    I was tempted to say "keyboards are relatively simple to replace and not too expensive". But, I don't know about "most". I would start by looking for a replacement on the web, ebay maybe, searching by model number. Don't buy a used one... I have replaced keyboards on three different lenovo...
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    IBM/Lenovo T60 died suddenly

    Not likely a warranty issue, this is an oldie but goodie... In for a penny, infor a pound; I ordered a new charger. I used to be a pretty good techie, but age has taken hold and now I'm just stubborn and broke... LOL. I have three other laptops, so the old T60 is just an old friend I hate to...
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    IBM/Lenovo T60 died suddenly

    I finally broke down and went against my logic considering the symptoms and boutht a new battery. Note that the Thinkpad has sat untouched for about a week. I plugged the new battery in and pushed the power button, and the T60 booted right up! I was convinced. So I shut down the laptop, got...
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    IBM/Lenovo T60 died suddenly

    Having another look at the T60. With battery in, plugged into a good charger, charge light flashes amber slowly. Press power button and battery and AC light go away, will not come back on until I unplug charger and reattach it. With AC charger only attached, power light is on steady green...
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    IBM/Lenovo T60 died suddenly

    Looking for troubleshooting guide to determine why it died and can I repair it. It shows no sign of charging even with a replacement adapter. It was my favorite laptop and I would like to resurrect it.
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    HP Compaq nc8430 Audio

    Looking for a way to increase volume without earphones or external speaker. I have working laptops, both of which have insufficient volume for my use. Both of them are running Win 7. I'm looking for a way to boost the volume so I can watch movies, videos and listen to audio books. I would...