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TP 760XD/XL - Reloading the preload using a SelectaDock

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
When trying to reload the from the Recovery CD, the following message "error reading drive F:" occurs.

CONFIGURATION:
ThinkPad 760XD/XL installed in a SelectaDock with the CD-ROM drive installed in the SelectaDock.

SOLUTION:
Pull the CD ROM out of the Select A Dock and place it in the ThinkPad. The Floppy Disk Drive can be hooked up internally to the SelectaDock or externally and it will work fine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Depending on your configuration, you will want to make the following selection after booting up to the reload diskette:

Floppy drive in the SelectaDock and CD-ROM drive in the ThinkPad
o Pick SAD from the reload choice screen

Floppy drive in the SelectaDock and CD-ROM drive in the ThinkPad
o Pick Internal CD from the reload choice screen

Floppy drive attached externally to the ThinkPad and CD-ROM drive in the ThinkPad
o Pick Internal CD from the reload choice screen

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Date Created

31-03-98

Last Updated

01-04-98

Revision Date

31-03-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 760XD, ThinkPad 760XL

Machine Type

9546, 9547

Model

Various

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