[ltp] Linux, Thinkpads and IBM warranties

[Tony]

Although it does mention on another page that this should not be done often=
...

"Replace the HDD only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The
connectors and bay of the HDD were not designed for frequent changes,
or drive swapping."

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=3DMIGR-54351

On 4/26/05, Tony <tony.kruse@gmail.com> wrote:
> I had no idea how easy this is.  I did a quick google and found the
> following IBM video information on the X40 and removing the hard
> drive.  I have long been looking for a laptop that I could easily swap
> hard drives.  This is an extra bonus about the X40 I did not know
> about...
>=20
> http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=3DMIGR-545=
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>=20
> On 4/26/05, Senectus . <senectus@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On 4/27/05, Tony <tony.kruse@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I have seen a couple of people mention removing the hard drive.  How
> > > difficult is this?  Is it easy to open up and swap hard drives on som=
e
> > > models?  I am most interested in the X40.
> >
> > Not sure about the X40 but my A31p had a panel on the side with a
> > large flathead screw holding it in.
> > Undo the screw and pull on that panel.. piece of cake..
> >
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