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    It's a THINKPAD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by samanddusti, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. samanddusti

    samanddusti Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just thought I would share a story with you guys. It sums up why we all own thinkpads. I had a glass of water on my desk, I know I know, and I knocked it onto my T61 right in the middle. I forced a shut down and immediately unplugged it and removed the battery. I got what I could with a towel but most had already gone through the spill holes! I opened it up and put in my basement with the dehumidifier for the weekend. Today I put it back together plugged it in an now I'm typing on it. Its what makes a thinkpad a thinkpad.

    Sam
     
    samanddusti, Jun 15, 2009
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  2. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    t400/t500 = crap!

    just kidding.

    that's a good story; i also spilled some water on my computer; it was a t400 and it still works fine
     
    keltix, Jun 15, 2009
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  3. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    I do like that feature. But I always keep uncapped drinks away from my rig. :)
     
    Thaenatos, Jun 15, 2009
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  4. Th1nkpad

    Th1nkpad Notebook Consultant

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    Humidifier was a good idea!
     
    Th1nkpad, Jun 16, 2009
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  5. useroflaptops

    useroflaptops Notebook Evangelist

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    you should see videos of people hosing down toughbooks
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 16, 2009
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  6. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    would suck if it was soda: STICKY!
     
    keltix, Jun 16, 2009
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  7. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Toughbooks are a little different (the fully rugged ones).

    But that seems fun.
     
    jaredy, Jun 16, 2009
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  8. willinja

    willinja Notebook Geek

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    i got a few question
    do T400 have some flex between the speaker and the palm rest joint ?
    or it just me ?
     
    willinja, Jun 16, 2009
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  9. samanddusti

    samanddusti Notebook Enthusiast

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    A little bit on the side with the ultra bay, yes.
     
    samanddusti, Jun 16, 2009
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  10. cn_habs

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    Yes, it's some empty space inside. However, the other side should be solid.
     
    cn_habs, Jun 16, 2009
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  11. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    moderators please delete this
     
    Renee, Jun 16, 2009
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