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#Those who have taken apart their T43s or replaced the hard drives noted that the HD is not physically SATA, even though it is supported under Linux as SATA. [http://mailman.linux-thinkpad.org/pipermail/linux-thinkpad/2005-April/025535.html ref] The T43 hardware maintenance manual describes the hard drive as IDE and not SATA.
 
#Those who have taken apart their T43s or replaced the hard drives noted that the HD is not physically SATA, even though it is supported under Linux as SATA. [http://mailman.linux-thinkpad.org/pipermail/linux-thinkpad/2005-April/025535.html ref] The T43 hardware maintenance manual describes the hard drive as IDE and not SATA.
#Word to the wise: the T43 uses a SATA->PATA converter and PATA drives.  Unfortunately, the drive's firmware is modified by IBM for performance and stability reasons.  In general, you can install a non-IBM branded HD as the primary drive, but it will give a warning at boot time.  See "Firmware Problems with Seagate 100g Drive on T43" at forums.thinkpad.com
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#Word to the wise: the T43 uses a SATA->PATA converter and PATA drives.  Unfortunately, the drive's firmware is modified by IBM for performance and stability reasons.  In general, you can install a non-IBM branded HD as the primary drive, but it will give a warning at boot time.  See [http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=11059 Firmware Problems with Seagate 100g Drive on T43] at http://forums.thinkpads.com
 
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Revision as of 07:30, 18 August 2005

ThinkPad T43

This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T43 related topics.

Features

ThinkPad T43


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