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Problem with Pixel Error

2005-05-28T17:38:23Z

84.60.34.50: Pixel error questions

During the first day of work, it didn't strike me (even though I tried hard to check for pixel errors, but maybe I didn't have the right lighting) - but today on my 2nd day of use, I detected a blue pixel.

Questions
* Is this a reason to return the device or does it happen anyway sooner or later?
* Can there anything be done about it?
* What might have caused the pixel error? I believe there is a irregular spot surrounding the very pixel (like a puddle of water 1 cm in diameter) - but I certainly didn't put anything between screen and keyboard when closing.

Known Problems

2005-05-28T17:34:43Z

84.60.34.50: pixel error

Information on known problems with certain Thinkpad models.

Choose (or create) a problem:

===Display Problems===
*[[Problem with red tinted display | Red tint problem]] (TP 23)

*[[Problem with red display shadow | Red shadow problem]] (TP T41p)

*[[Problem with DVI throughput | Problem with DVI throughput on port replicators and docks]] (models from 2000-2004)

*[[Problem with garbled screen | Garbled screen problem]]

*[[Problem with video related system lockup | Video-related system lockups]] (TP T2x)

*[[Problem with black X | Unmovable square black X in X]] (TP T2x)

*[[Problem with Pixel Error | Blind pixels on TFT display ]] (TP T3x)

===Network Problems===
*[[Problem with 3Com 10/100 Ethernet card not being recognized]] (models with that card)

===Power Management and Battery Problems===
*[[Problem with Thinkpad 600 batteries | Battery problem]] (TP 600/E/X)

*[[Problem with fan noise | Fan noise problem]] (TP T4x/p, TP R5x/p)

*[[Problem with high power drain in ACPI sleep | High power drain in ACPI sleep]] (various models)

*[[Problem with LCD backlight remaining on during ACPI sleep | LCD backlight remaining on during ACPI sleep]] (various models)

*[[Problem with display remaining black after resume|Blank display after resume]] (various models)

===Sound Problems===
*[[Problem with broken sound on ThinkPad 600 | Broken sound on ThinkPad 600/E]] (TP 600/E/X, 770Z)

===Misc Problems===
*[[Problem with lm-sensors | Problem with lm_sensors]] (TP 570E, 770X/Z, 600E/X, 240, X20)
*[[Problem with high pitch noises | High pitch noises]] (several models)
*[[Problem with hard drive clicking | Clicking Hard Drive]] (T4x models and other models which ship with Hitachi's 5k80 hard drive)
*[[Problem with Dock USB Ports | Dock USB Ports]] (T30)
*[[Problem with USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 problems]] (T4x)

[[de:Bekannte_Probleme]]

Category talk:X31

2005-05-28T17:31:04Z

84.60.34.50:

= Installation Report =
Today, I installed a GNU/Linux Debian system on my X31 - without any external USB devices. This is what I did instead:

* Boot up my regular PC with Knoppix 3.8 (including Knoppix Terminal Server)
* Start terminal server. In settings, uncheck "security" to enable root access on clients!
* Link X31 to PC's network interface (either directly using a crossed cable or with normal patch cables using a switch).
* Boot up X31 (the odd boot device name stands for ethernet).
* Start knx2hd (Knoppix Menu) and install to your liking.

Note: With qtparted you even can shrink existing NTFS partitions if you dare (no guarantees), be aware that this may take some 20 minutes.

All hardware was correctly detected (sound, cisco wlan, energy savings), just hibernation lacks the suspend2 patch in kernel. Suspend to RAM works, however.

Category talk:X31

2005-05-28T17:30:45Z

84.60.34.50:

Today, I installed a GNU/Linux Debian system on my X31 - without any external USB devices. This is what I did instead:

* Boot up my regular PC with Knoppix 3.8 (including Knoppix Terminal Server)
* Start terminal server. In settings, uncheck "security" to enable root access on clients!
* Link X31 to PC's network interface (either directly using a crossed cable or with normal patch cables using a switch).
* Boot up X31 (the odd boot device name stands for ethernet).
* Start knx2hd (Knoppix Menu) and install to your liking.

Note: With qtparted you even can shrink existing NTFS partitions if you dare (no guarantees), be aware that this may take some 20 minutes.

All hardware was correctly detected (sound, cisco wlan, energy savings), just hibernation lacks the suspend2 patch in kernel. Suspend to RAM works, however.

Category talk:X31

2005-05-28T17:30:29Z

84.60.34.50: Linux Installation Summary

Category:X31

2005-05-28T17:22:33Z

84.60.34.50: network boot works with PXE

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=== ThinkPad X31 ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad X31 related topics.
==== Features ====
* Intel Pentium M 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 , 1.6 or 1.7GHz CPU
* [[ATI Mobility Radeon 7000]] with 16MB
** 12.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
* 256 or 512MB memory standard
* 20, 30 or 40GB HDD
* AD1981B AC'97 Audio controller
* Intel 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet controller (PXE boot enabled)
* CDC slot with one of the following:
** [[Modem Daughter Card (MDC)]]
** [[IBM Integrated Bluetooth II with 56K Modem (BMDC)]]
* MiniPCI slot with one of the following:
** [[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]]
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter]]
** [[IBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter]]
** [[IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
** [[IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0]] on select systems
* Compact Flash slot
* Single Type II Cardbus slot
* Firewire (IEEE1394)
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|style="vertical-align:top" |
[[image:ThinkPadX31.jpg|ThinkPad X31]]
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* [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/39t2219.pdf ThinkPad X30, X31, X32 - Hardware Maintenance Manual (March 2005)] (4,369,265 Bytes)
* [http://www.aaltonen.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=792 Unofficial IBM ThinkPad X31 FAQ] - Frequently asked questions about the X31.

[[Category:Models]]

Talk:Docking Solutions

2005-05-28T17:21:00Z

84.60.34.50: Qualities? Recommendations? Midi?

Hi,

Thanks for the initial work, felt the need for having such info here for some while already.
i changed the whole page structure. Every docking solution is a single page now, the docking solutions page contains general info and a list of available docks and port replicators. This gives space for info about all the lots of different docking stations. A direct feature comparison would only have been able through a table and to my taste that doesn't make much sense since it can be done by opening several tabs in your browser.

[[User:Wyrfel|Wyrfel]] 00:25, 21 Mar 2005 (CET)
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== Qualities? Recommendations? Midi? ==

Thanks, this is a really great site.

I was offered a Replicator for X30 prized less than 20 bucks. Is this realistic? Are these cheap replics that may cause damage?

What options do I have to connect to Musical Instr. Digital Interfaces (MIDI)?