Posts by ginahoy

Well, the USB to PS/2 signal converter arrived (from China, that was fast!) but it doesn't work. I still get the "USB device not recognized" error. Unless someone else has a suggestion, I'm assuming a docking port would be...

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn It's probably the S-Video port on the left side that your wife's system has then. And not all PS/2 to USB adapter work for all notebooks.cheers ... THANKS! That's it! I was able...

Yes, I understand that a Y splitter cable is available for thinkpads with PS/2 port. However, the Lenovo page I linked in my OP says the T42 does not have a PS/2 port, and as I said, the round port on my wife's T42 does not match any...

My wife has a T42 Thinkpad. I want to connect a standard PS/2 keyboard so I can use her T42 while my desktop is being repaired. However, the PS/2 port on the T42 has a slightly different pin-out. The little tab is turned 90 degrees and...

Thanks. I have some compressed air at work. I found T42 keyboards on eBay. How much trouble is the install? Hopefully no soldering!

I have an IBM T42. One of the keys (the G) requires extra force, making touch-typing impossible. What are my options to fix this problem? I'm not afraid to disassemble I've built several desktops), but I'm not familiar with DIY notebook...

Quote: Originally Posted by joe_rocket65 Click "start" then "run" and type "dxdiag". This will start DirectX which will tell you. Well, I don't have that file. After further...

Hi, I just inherited an older laptop and want to know which processor is installed. When I check My Computer / Properties, it just says it's a Pentium II MMX. How do I determine the speed of the processor? This is a Solo Pro 9300....

Quote: Originally Posted by thedave1164 I have not heard of a problem transfering the warranty. But it has been a few years. Last time I checked they didn't care who registered the system, they just fixed it. You...

thanks for clearing this up!