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    Restore a T400 using XP

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by caveatrob, Oct 11, 2009.

  1. caveatrob

    caveatrob Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello Everyone,

    I would like to wipe and reload my T400 and remove the recovery partition while I'm doing so. I understand, though, that I may have to make a BIOS setting temporarily to get the hard drive to work until I can get the proper driver installed.

    Can someone clarify this, or point me to a guide to reinstalling my T400?
     
    caveatrob, Oct 11, 2009
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    if it is an aftermarket XP pro then you would need to change the SATA mode from ACHI to Compatibility mode.

    Then just reinstall the OS are you would normally do.
     
    lead_org, Oct 11, 2009
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