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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
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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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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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