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    Reviving an old R31 what can be the problem?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ColMaki, Oct 14, 2011.

  1. ColMaki

    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    I've got an R31 to fix to format from a friend. the computer worked with Windows XP with no problems at all so far.

    I've tried to run the installtino from a CD and it got stuck. I've thought maybe the CD or something else is wrong, but still no good.

    Run memtest everthing OK.

    what else can I check?

    I'm planning to try and install windows from LAN to avoid any problem with CD's and the CD drive.
     
    ColMaki, Oct 14, 2011
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  2. shepseskaf

    shepseskaf Notebook Consultant

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    With an older laptop, I would always recommend making sure that the hard drive is functioning properly.

    Even if basic functions are working, try running PC Doctor 5 to see if the hard drive has any bad sectors, etc.
     
    shepseskaf, Oct 14, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Ya make sure the hard drive is good via diagnostics. You can burn a downloadable ISO of PC Doctor via Lenovo support site. Also are you sure that your media is good? Most cases of Windows install locking up is bad media.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Oct 14, 2011
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