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Rough HowTO OSX86 on T60

cypress — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:13:33 +0000

This is a rough outline of how I managed to get OSX86 running on my T60.

Download Kalyway 10.5.2 DVD Intel_Amd (sse2/sse3) EFI V8 from any torrent site you like.

Follow these instructions to install the OS

Follow these to get sound working

That’s how I managed to get it working on T60 1953-XXX

Hope this helps @saurabhg

DEAL ALERT

cypress — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:11:25 +0000

Newegg.com is selling a HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000 HDS721075KLA330 (0A35154) 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM for 109.99 (after $20 Instant Savings). There is also a $20 MIB. You get 750GB for $89.99. I purchased one today and am eagerly awaiting its shipment.What a deal!! 12c per GB
Go HERE to buy yours — Offer is good until August 7th!

hp pavillion dv9000 lcd replacement

cypress — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:45:57 +0000

Recently I was working on a new project for me, replacement of an entire LCD screen of a notebook. The closest I had gotten to that was the inverter replacement for my T40 (which I sold on ebay :-D). It was a friend’s system and I was afraid that I may screw it up badly.

After taking the cracked LCD off I began looking for a replacement screen. Oddly enough I found one through Google and NotebookReview.com from a guy who lives near me and was selling it for $50 cheaper than all other places. I messaged him and he said he would ship it. Paid him and waited. After about a week I got the screen yesterday. Immediately I got to installing it in the laptop. To my greatest surprise, the screen works and I was able to put the computer back together. I only have 2 left over screws!

Here is a slide show including the before and after:

Housekeeping 001

cypress — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:06:57 +0000

Currently working on the following things:

Review of OpenSUSE 11 (ZOMFG!!!!)
Documenting all my systems
Mobile stuff
Upgrading MikeTechGuy.com
Various repair jobs for people

All those are coming soon, but this week is weird as I’m working 2 extra days.

Movie Review: WANTED

cypress — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:52:15 +0000

Being hesitant to purchase a ticket for Wanted, I went into the theater expecting nothing more than some run-of-the-mill action flick. I was not a huge fan of the concept of spinning/turning bullets. The only pull factor for me to see the movie was Angelina Jolie.

Given my predesposition to the movie, I never thought I would sit down a write a review, much less a praise for the movie. However, soon after the beginning credits roled I was entranced into the story of the main character, an ordinary accountant, or so he thought.

After more plot twists than I could shake a stick at, I was sitting at the edge of my seat trying to comprehend who was good and who was bad. Ultimately, the movie was excellent. Though it may not win any awards for best acting it has a lot to offer. From ridicously sick car chases to numerous futuristic battles and weapons, this movie has almost as many effects as all three Matrix movies combined.

My final verdict is that the movie is well worth the money and time to watch it if you enjoy action flicks with extreme special effects. Did I mention that Angelina Jolie drove a Lada? GO SEE IT!

For more critically acclaimed reviews, check out RottenTomatoes.

T41 Update 1

cypress — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:46:59 +0000

The Thinkpad T41 update project is officially halted. The system is going to be sold on ebay for parts and repair. After purchasing a “new” inverter from ebay, and putting it, the system seemed to work more sporadically than before. The “new” inverter actually displayed the signs described of defective ones.

I will post a link to the auction of the system once it goes up on ebay.

I have found a IBM T60 to purchase which is working and I believe will suite me well.

Thinkpad T41 Repair Project

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:57:03 +0000

I recently purchased an IBM Thinkpad T41 from a shady man…but for a great price. I paid $75 for this beast of a system. At first, it seemed to have everything and it actually powered on….How wrong was I. The system lacks a hard drive at the moment. Once I was able to power it on it beeped like mad. After some research I found out that long beep followed by 2 short beeps means to check the System Board, DIMM, and LCD assembly, in that order. I took the memory out and tested it in my trusty T30. The memory works. I’m hoping the System Board is ok, since i have no way of testing that. Finally I called IBM support and they told me that the LCD inverter may need to be replaced. I used a tutorial from Laptop Repair 101on how to disassemble the LCD.

As it currently stands, I ordered an LCD inverter from Ebay. I am hoping that this would fix it as I can not wait to use this sweet computer.

If everything works out, this could be a wonderful system for about $100-130.

I will keep you posted on the progress of the system update / work status.

Edit:

Here are some pictures of the LCD taken apart: