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    Hard drive on T61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by steve811, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. steve811

    steve811 Newbie

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    A freind has just bought an ex-corporate T61 which he wants me to look at. The hard drive has been removed but I can replace that, as he has the caddy. However, what is the proceedure on these, I know there is a hidden partition on a factory install, how do I set that up?
     
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Your friend will not be able to contact the former licensee so it'll be a new license. You'll pobably want to deletet the old partiitons with the copy of the OS you decide on and re-install.

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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If it was sold w/o an OS you'll need to buy an OS. Linux works fabulously on the T61 and it's free.

    You'd need the recovery discs from Lenovo to get the recovery partition. They're $45 from Lenovo.
     
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