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* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-4A2P54 IBM Support - LCD care and cleaning instructions] | * [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-4A2P54 IBM Support - LCD care and cleaning instructions] |
Revision as of 14:41, 22 August 2005
Here you can find general hints about keeping your ThinkPad in good shape. Look at your models category page for IBMs official maintenance guide for that model. |
Battery Treatment
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Charging |
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Storage |
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Hint:
Newer Thinkpads have software that lets you set charge thresholds. If you use your Laptop at a desk, use this software to keep your batteries in good condition.
The problem with 600 series batteries
ThinkPad 600 power management causes batteries to die before they should. Read more about this on the associated problem page.
External Sources
- IBM Support - Extending battery life
- IBM Support - Battery troubleshooting
- Battery University
- BatteryUniversitys info about prolonging lithium ion batteries
- prolonging lithium ion batteries in Buchmanns Battery FAQ
Cleaning the Display
If you discover markings that look like originating from the TrackPoint or keyboard, or for information on how to avoid these, look at this page.
External Sources
Dealing with spilling accidents
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Harddisk Backup
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External Sources
Recovering BIOS passwords
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