[dba-Tech] Thinkpad issues

Hi Gustav,
Thanks for all the info. I'll check into it some more.

John B.


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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 12:16 PM
To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Thinkpad issues

Hi John

We checked this. The info you've got is close but not correct in theory.

>From the manual:
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/39t2191.pdf

<quote>
If you forgot your supervisor password, Lenovo authorized servicer can not
reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized
servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced.
Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and
service.
</quote>

In practice, however, I would expect the cost doing it this way is
prohibitive given the age of the machine, but ask for a quote.

As for the handyman solution in the provided link, I would refrain from
soldering anything to the system board; instead use two needle-type
measuring pins for electronic measuring and a screw mounted ground
connection.
If you prefer to keep your hands off this, I fully understand that, but
don't you have a local electronics repair shop or school? Any clever
electronic capable youngster could assemble the few parts and carry out the
operation in half an hour (if the board contains the chip in question).

/gustav