Category: How To Fix Laptop
Articles to help you repair your computer.
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IdeaPad Flex 14 Camera Not Working (Solved)
IdeaPad Flex 14 Camera Not Working(Solved) A lot of us are using webcams more often lately. We’re working from home and need to join a video call, or maybe just using Skype with friends. Whatever the case may be, it’s no joy when the camera decides it has an issue and won’t work properly. The…
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How To Use A Laptop As A Monitor For An Xbox One? (2 options)
Do you ever wish you could take your Xbox gaming experience on the go? Well, with a laptop, you can. In this article, we show you two ways to use a laptop as a monitor for an Xbox One, so you can play your favorite games anywhere. There are two ways to use a laptop…
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Laptop Repair Primer (free guide)
Knowing something about laptop repair can really be essential. When you own a laptop, and have used it for some time, it is always possible that something may go wrong with the device. As with any mechanical device, the chance of a failure occurring increases with the amount of time you use the device.…
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Automatically Update Your Thinkpad With ThinkVantage System Update
Want to install updates to your Lenovo machine but don’t know exactly what you need or where to find the files you need? ThinkVantage System Update 3.14 can automatically install and apply updates to software, drivers, firmware and BIOS all from one application. It can be configured to run fully automated where it downloads and…
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T60p Expansion ROM Not Initialized – Intel NIC boot issue
Intel NIC Boot Issue: A Thinkpad T60p with an Intel integrated NIC boot error recently came across my desk. The T60p on boot-up would pause with the following message: Initializing Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.31 PXE-E05: The LAN adapter’s configuation is corrupted or has not been initialized. The Boot Agent cannot continue. Then after a…
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Keyboard removal for the IBM/Lenovo T60, T60p
IBM T60 Thinkpad laptops are one of the great quality products put out by IBM. The keyboard can easily be removed if needed to access inside components. These procedures describe the steps required to remove and re-install the keyboard and palm rest for T60 series Thinkpads. – Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC…
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IBM/Lenovo T40/40p, T41/41p, T42/42p fan assembly removal
Is your fan noisy or just fails to start anymore? These instructions guide you through the fan removal process for T4x series Thinkpads. Remove these parts in order to remove the fan assembly.-Remove the battery-Remove the hard drive-Remove the keyboard-Remove the palm rest With the keyboard out of the way you can see the fan…
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Palm Rest Removal – IBM/Lenovo T40/40p, T41/41p, T42/42p
Simple instructions for removing and replacing the palm rest for T4x Thinkpads. Remove these parts in order to remove the palm rest.-Remove the battery-Remove the hard drive-Remove the keyboard Turn the Thinkpad over. There are five screws on the lip of the machine covered by black plastic tabs. You will need to remove these tabs,…
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Docking Causes Thinkpad to Shutdown Due To Static
Several models of Thinkpads have been reported to shut-off when inserted into a Dock, Mini Dock or Port Replicator. Hopefully you’re not having this problem yourself but here’s the information about the issue. Thinkpads affected are the R60, T60/T61 series, and Z6x series. When the system is powered on and inserted into a dock or…
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T40, T41, T42,T43
Need some information on howto work on your Thinkpad? I thought I would provide links I have come across describing the various upgrades and/or replacements you can perform on T4x series Thinkpads. These are all useful guides I hope you will find helpful. The first place to look that covers all the information you will…
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