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    Mobo replaced, need "maintenance disk"

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Loggerhead, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. Loggerhead

    Loggerhead Newbie

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    Hello everyone,

    I've recently replaced the MB on my T61 due to "video card issues" and now I think I need to update the BIOS, because it doesn't know what kind of machine it is, which doesn't play well for the system update, among other things. I don't recall ever being given a maintenance disk when I purchased the machine, so I'm not sure what to do here. The machine is an 8891CTO. If you folks could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it! Thanks! :)
     
    Loggerhead, Jan 9, 2010
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  2. not.sure

    not.sure Notebook Evangelist

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    oh boy do I hate to read that.
     
    not.sure, Jan 9, 2010
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  3. SkeeteRX8

    SkeeteRX8 Notebook Deity

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    That's why I have my excellent T500... "video card issues".
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 9, 2010
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  4. Loggerhead

    Loggerhead Newbie

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    Yes, guys, I know, the "video card issue" sucks, I'm the one dealing with it. :) Any information relevant to the original post would be appreciated!
     
    Loggerhead, Jan 9, 2010
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  5. MidnightSun

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    I believe if you download the proper BIOS from the Lenovo support website, when attempting to flash the BIOS you can also choose to flash the machine type.
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 9, 2010
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    Sorry, I can't help.
    But could you please tell how do you get your mobo and how much. I have T61p, if it goes bad I probably will replace the mobo with Intel graphic.
    Thanks...
     
    thermoman, Jan 9, 2010
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  7. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    You could do a clean install and not need the repair disks.
    Renee
     
    Renee, Jan 10, 2010
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  8. StealthTH

    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    When you download the latest bios you are offered to update bios and change machine type/serial I believe. Run the machine type/serial first and use the same information from your previous board. Then update the bios and you should be good to go.
     
    StealthTH, Jan 10, 2010
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