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by supportsquakmt
Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:07 pm
Forum: Windows OS (Versions prior to Windows 7)
Topic: Windows XP HOME and Dual-core X60s
Replies: 6
Views: 1978

Windows XP HOME and Dual-core X60s

I ordered a dual-core X60s with Windows XP Home. It's cheaper than XP Pro, which I don't need on this machine. XP Home says it only supports one CPU http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx So, am I going to see only one of the dual cores on this machine ? Here's the build, FYI...
by supportsquakmt
Sat Feb 24, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: WWAN built-in cards and EVDO Rev A and other EVDOs
Replies: 2
Views: 1078

For sure !

All I need is for someone to send me am MC5725 to test with. :D
I'll even send it back when I'm finished.
I can't find one of these cards on the open market.

It will probably cost me 2 account switchover fees to do the testing and switch it back to my regular card. :cry:
by supportsquakmt
Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:53 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: WWAN built-in cards and EVDO Rev A and other EVDOs
Replies: 2
Views: 1078

WWAN built-in cards and EVDO Rev A and other EVDOs

Thinkpads that support WWAN are currently (Feb '07) shipping with the Sierra Wireless MC5720 cards. These cards support only EVDO rev 0. Sierra Wireless has a variety of cards that fit into the same slot. See: http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/em_comparison.aspx One of these, the MC5725, would s...
by supportsquakmt
Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:41 am
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: problem with intermittent LCD going dark; logic or analogic?
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

I had this problem. I fixed it by opening up the laptop lid and : 1. re-seating the cable that goes to the back of the lcd at the lcd end. 2. The inverter card was loose, and it looks like the screw that holds it to the lid might provide its connection to ground. I tightened it. 3. re-seating the ca...

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