The installation CDs of my thinkpad t400

Hello all
I have a problem. I have a thinkpad t400, but I don't have the installation cd's to reinstall the basic programs of the system-
Is it possible to get them somewhere, to buy them or to dowload them for lenovo?
Please I need some help ! did somebody knows where to get them

If your T400 is currently working and still has the Lenovo factory stuff installed - and you haven't changed your hard drive partitioning, you can burn them yourself. It will be called something like create recovery media, or create factory recovery media.
You only get one shot at doing this. If you've already burned a set and lost them, you will have to get them some other way.
Depending on your version of Rescue and Recovery it may be an option on the advanced screen, or perhaps as a selection in the "create rescue media" option on the advanced screen. Or perhaps as an option in the "back up your hard drive" option on the advanced screen.
Another way (if it's still there) is to click on the Q partition in windows explorer. You should be offered the option to create recovery media.
Sorry I can't be more specific. My T400 is running a clean MS install with the Lenovo tools added, so I can't quite duplicate a factory setup for reference.
If you need the disks to repair an already damaged OS, you'll have to get them from Lenovo as Maliha says.
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Thinkpad T400 and frame buffer 1440x900

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I confess to also finding Acronis to be a great cloning and imaging software, I haven't used anything else in years. Although I have mostly used it for cloning I have never had a problem recovering / upgrading systems from images when the target HDD is inserted in the target system, the so called reverse image / clone.
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http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T61-and-prior-T-series-ThinkPad/Upgrading-T42-Hard-Drive-2373-5TU/m-p/11...
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Black shadows appears on bottom of the LCD of my Thinkpad T400 laptop!

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Hi Mehran94,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with Display on your ThinkPad T400.
We have verified the image and the issue is related to LCD panel, but I suggest you to check with reseating the LCD cable on both the side which is connected to the LCD panel and also to the system board.
Please click here to visit the link on how to remove the system hardware parts.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
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Need help finding the correct replacement monitor for a T400 laptop

I have a T400 that came with a monitor with these specs: 14.1 WXGA TFT, w/LED backlight. The monitor was damaged and must be replaced.
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LENOVO THINKPAD T400 LP141WX3(TL)(R1) LAPTOP LCD SCREEN 14.1" WXGA CCFL SINGLE (SUBSTITUTE REPLACEM...
by Lenovo
Will the CCFL monitor work sufficiently in place of the LED backlight monitor?
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CCFL LCD would require you to get a LED subcard, new display cable, in addition tot he monitor.
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Problem to come back from sleep mode in Lenovo Thinkpad T400 using Windows XP

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That LCD option is most likely out of stock. As soon as the LCD panel is in stock, I'm sure the option will be made available for purchase.
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[Solved] bluetooth hardware switch - Thinkpad T400

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I do this for disabling Bluetooth on my X220 ThinkPad using Fn + F9.
I created the file /etc/acpi/actions/bluetooth.sh
#!/bin/bash
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BT_STATE=$(/usr/sbin/rfkill list $BT_RFKILL | grep "Soft blocked: yes")
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else
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fi
exit 0
And the file /etc/acpi/events/bluetoothconf
event=button/f24.*
action=/etc/acpi/actions/bluetooth.sh
Restart acpid.
# systemctl restart acpid.service
Now I press Fn + F9 to toggle bluetooth off and on.
Rfkill needs to be installed for this to work.
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Thinkpad T400 LCD problem

Dear Lenovo Expertise,
My thinkpad is T400; 7417-CTO.
For past one wk, their is a constant "thin yellow" line in the right corner of LCD. It sometimes disappears when I press corner of LCD. But still it re-appears. Its driving me nuts.
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Try eBay:- T400 LCD
Marketplace of forum.thinkpads.com • Index page is another alternative, personally I recommend the forum as I have bought quite a few things from there.
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ThinkPads:- T400[Win 7], T60[Win 7], IBM 240[Win XP]
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Thinkpad T400, Win 7 Pro 64bit and sleep

I have a ThinkPad T400 laptop that is running Windows 7 Professional 64bit with SP1. I use a docking station with it as well. When I go home at night, I put the computer to sleep, undock it and take it home with me. On most nights, I don't do anything else with it. When I come in in the morning, I put it in the dock and start it up. However, when I do this, it takes about 5 minutes for the logon screen to appear and another minute or two before I can actually do anything. I've tried different docks with the same result. It isn't hibernating either. Any ideas what may be causing this? I thought Windows 7 was supposed to be fast to resume?

I tend to agree with the suggestion that it's waking from sleep and hibernating. It is at least a strong possibility.
Does it say "resuming windows"?
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Where can I find FN Onscreen display drivers for lenova thinkpad T400

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You would have to install the Hotkey utility.
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How to upgrade to windows 7 in Thinkpad T400?

I have brought Thinkpad T400 in 2008, I want to run windows 7. I just know I need to upgrade my BIOS to activate windows 7. I will buy a windows 7 from BestBuy, Is it ok?
any one can tell me the steps? Thanks a lot.
My Thinkpad T400 is 2764 CTO,
Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 2261MHz
ATI Radeon HD3400
BIOS:
Version: 7UET43WW(1.13)
Date: 08/19/2008
SLIC:
Vesion: 2.0
PubKey: LENOVOTP-7U
Marker: LENOVOTP-7U
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Hi,
As usual, it is strongly recommended to backup all important data prior to upgrading any operating system. It is also strongly recommended to verify all currently used hardware and software with the Windows 7 Compatibility Center.
Depending on if you are moving from Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista there are two different types of installations that can be performed when migrating to Microsoft Windows 7.
First, it is important to note that there is not an in-place upgrade from Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7. Instead of an upgrade, there is a type of installation known as a “custom” installation. This option for installation is also available when moving from Windows Vista. A custom installation will attempt to back up your data files and bring them over to Windows 7 in what is known as a “windows.old” folder however this is considered to be a clean installation. Your applications that were installed prior to Windows 7 will require reinstallation. You may find the following resource Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 helpful.
If moving from Windows Vista, there is an option for an upgrade installation. The upgrade installation must be initiated from within Windows Vista. You may find the following resource Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 helpful.
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Thinkpad T400S (multitouch) Vs. MacBook Pro

Hello,
I am recently going to purchase a labtop (for work) and am undecided between the Lenovo T400 S (multitouch) and the Mac Book Pro.
Advantage Thinkpad (previous experience)
- My last past 3 laptops are Thinkpad (no defect what so ever)
- Reliable & Strong (I saw about 3 months ago my baby girl (2yrs) standing on the labtop, & it still works )
- Multiple OS (Windows and Linux) support
Advantage MacBook
- Sleek design (Beautiful)
- MAC OS + Other OS (Windows, Linux, Unix) Compatibility
- Presentations style are great
Both are very similar in price (MacBook Pro = Thinkpad +200$ )
Configuration for both are similar:
- solid state drive
- WiFi/WiMax
- processor very similar
MacBook advantage:
- wider screen
- led screen
- bigger solid state drive
T400S advantage:
- multitouch
Questions:
1. Can the T400S support Mac OS? How about Linux (Debian)?
2. How strong is the casing compared to MacBook Pro or other Thinkpad?
3. Multitouch compatibility with which OS (Windows, Linux, Unix, MacOS)?
4. What type of SW works with this multitouch? CAD applications? Google Earth? Office applications? Vi editor?
5. Can this labtop (in theory) run all these applications: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89sz8ExZndc
Thanks
Gus

1. It probably needs some work around to do so, but it is not natively supported out of the box.
2. Well you can drive a truck over it, and still relatively undamaged in the hdd, motherboard, etc.... LCD is cracked. Don't think you can do that on a macbook pro. Even dropping a macbook pro is not advisable since the hinge on every generation of Macbooks are so fragile, dropping them could cause the cable in these hinges to break.. oh there is not much adjustability in the Macbook Pro screen hinges, so it can go through the 180 degrees of movement like Thinkpads can.
Oh Macbook Pro have built in battery, and anyone whom ever use laptops and that knows, built in battery is headache, when you need to replace them. And from the past, you can't really when Apple products battery would decide to kick the bucket on you.
It also doesn't have docks. When Macbook Pro dies, it dies, whereas Thinkpads you can take it apart and service themselves relatively easily, and use various parts from other thinkpads to resurrect it. Bit like Frankenstein.
Thinkpad T400s isn't suppose to directly against Macbook Pro, since there are T400 and T500, W500 and W700 to do that.
T400s is basically a X301s with bigger screen, more expansion slots and dock connector (Macbooks don't have them).
Macbook Pro are well designed machines, but they are restrictive in terms of aftermarket parts, serviceability and upgradability. I would also say reliability with Macbook Pro past certain years of use are not great.
Regards,
Jin Li
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I am a volunteer, and not a paid staff of Lenovo or Microsoft

Thinkpad T400 Screen broken

Basically, I set my laptop down on my books too hard, and the LCD cracked(Not horribly, but I want it replaced).
After a while of searching with lenovo's system, this is what I found:
http://gyazo.com/b8b094e346dd7263d26c5986d48ea8b5.png
So I assume I need an LCD with Manufacturer's P/N of 42T0495? Does it have to have that part number, or is it fine to find any other PANEL LGD 14.1" WXGA from a thinkpad, or do I have to have a LCD with the FRU number that is the same as it says on the page?
Where would you recommend me buy the LCD?
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks
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Will this screen work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380653720307?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
According to your posts, I think it does. But I just want to confirm.
Also, from the photos on eBay, the some LCDs for the screen seem to have different cables on the LCD.
When I opened up my laptop, I took a look at the back of the LCD, there was no cable runnning down from it.
T400 screen with no cable running from it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-R400-T400-14-1-LCD-WXGA-Screen-B141EW05-V-3-42T0699-grade-b-...
Screen with Cable running down the back:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ThinkPad-T400-14-1-LCD-Screen-Panel-42T0580-42T0581-Samsung-LTN141W1-L05-WXG...
Or maybe I'm just being really stupid, cause I unplugged a cable when I removed the LCD. Is that what it is?
Take apart video I used:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2R4oUUM5nc (skip to 3:20 for when he takes off the LCD)
Thanks so much for your help.

Thinkpad T400 Blu-ray drive

I recently purchased and Blu-Ray drive, part number 39T2853, for my Thinkpad T400. Can this drive be popped into the Ultraslim bay and used right away? Or do I have to install additional encryption software, firmware, and such? My original drive is a simple DVD-ROM.
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the drive you purchased is for a R61, it has a PATA connection and it is a ultrabay enhanced drive (12.7 mm thick). You would need a Serial ATA Blu-ray Drive in ultrabay slim format (9.5 mm thick)
Regards,
Jin Li
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I am a volunteer, and not a paid staff of Lenovo or Microsoft

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