Re: [PLUG] Thinkpad T42 hard drive replacement

[JP Vossen <jp@jpsdomain.org>]

On 08/05/2011 11:14 AM, plug-request@lists.phillylinux.org wrote:
> Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:23:46 -0400
> From: Jonathan Simpson<jonathan@jdsnetwork.com>
>
> http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Problem_with_non-ThinkPad_hard_disks
> read this first. T4x are particular about their drives due
> to the active protection system they implement. This shuts
> down the drive when a change in velocity is detected to
> attempt to prevent physical damage.  Doesn't always work,
> though, as you found out.

Interesting, thanks!  I did find that site but not that page.  It 
specifically mentions a number of models, but the T42 is not listed (T43 
is).

Anyone else have a clue if a T42 will work right with a non-IBM drive?

Thanks,
JP
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