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TP 380XD - Contains only 2GB partition on a 3GB hard drive (model 8A0 only)

Applicable to: EMEA

Abstract:
TP 380 (2635-8A0) CONTAINS ONLY 1 X 2GB PARTITION

Text:
A problem has been identified with TP 380XD (2635-8A0 only) where the HDD contains only one 2GB partition. This should be 1 x 2GB and 1 x 1GB, leaving 1GB of unpartitioned freespace.

The Fix is to:
A) FDISK and FORMAT the remaining space or
B) Download the fix diskette by clicking here.

This bootable diskette will only work if the D: drive does NOT exist. It will go through the process of FDISK and FORMAT and will produce a PASS/FAIL message on completion.

This tip is also available as PartnerInfo document DSHY-3X3PMK. This document contains step-by-step information on the usage of FDISK and FORMAT and is intended for end users.

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Hint Category

Hard Drives, Windows 95

Date Created

06-08-98

Last Updated

10-11-98

Revision Date

10-11-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 380XD

Machine Type

2635

Model

8A0

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