I'm running a T43 on Vista Ultimate and I'm have the EXACT same issues. I usually have to apply about a pound of pressure directly on the space next to my mousepad to the right, just over the HD to stimulate activity on my comp. This is becoming very annoying. So far I've only removed the HD and cleaned it and jammed it back in there assuming that the connections were just loose. The comp is working alot better now, but I just had a freeze up a few mins ago--but so far it's running like 95% better. I don't think this is a permanent fix though.
Have Thinkpad t41 running XP Professional. Trying to connect to netzero dialup. Get a 633 modem or...
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Have Thinkpad t41 running XP Professional. Trying to connect to netzero dialup. Get a 633 modem or other device already in use. Not sure if this is a problem but the Ethernet indicator light is always solid yellow with nothing connected to the port. Have another lap top that I can connet to net zero using the same phone cable. No Ethernet lights are on. Netzero properties shows the Agere Systems AC 97 modem is using Com 3. When I look at device manager it only shows LPT1 & Com 1. The computer that connect also only shows LPT 1 & Com 1, so not sure thats a problem. Any help appreciated! Don