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« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2008, 09:34:10 AM »
Quote from: brock01 on May 08, 2008, 09:28:18 AM
have you not tried letting windows find the right drivers? or no internet access at all?
if the drivers are on that site, then download and install one of em

I tried all the wireless lan drivers but it doesnt work... The Wi-fi indicator light doesnt turn on and it doesnt connect..
This is driving me crazy since I cant use one of a laptops most important functions..  buck2
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« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2008, 09:35:46 AM »
Quote from: brock01 on May 08, 2008, 09:28:18 AM
have you not tried letting windows find the right drivers? or no internet access at all?
if the drivers are on that site, then download and install one of em

Hes on here

also u might want to try a bios update

my laptop wifi didnt work until i updated the bios
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« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2008, 09:36:55 AM »
Quote from: grift3r74 on May 08, 2008, 09:34:10 AM
I tried all the wireless lan drivers but it doesnt work... The Wi-fi indicator light doesnt turn on and it doesnt connect..
This is driving me crazy since I cant use one of a laptops most important functions..  buck2

Yeah that looks like a bios problem to me

try to load the defult configuration before u flash an upgrade
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« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2008, 09:39:27 AM »
Quote from: Dark06 on May 08, 2008, 09:36:55 AM
Yeah that looks like a bios problem to me

try to load the defult configuration before u flash an upgrade
It worked before, w/ the same bios version, I would not do this , it may just compliment more problems, It's just a matter of the correct driver.
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« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2008, 09:41:11 AM »
Quote from: Dark06 on May 08, 2008, 09:35:46 AM
Hes on here

also u might want to try a bios update

my laptop wifi didnt work until i updated the bios

How can I update it, just download the bios, install and restart? Wont it mess the settings? ( sorry, havent done it before.. Im downloading now)
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« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2008, 09:46:20 AM »
wait, the bluetooth device can be switch on by pressing the function key + number 4.. But I cant find any key for the WIFI.. Is there a command for turning the WIFI on? I just cant find it  undecided undecided Neutral
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« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2008, 09:47:42 AM »
First try to load defult settings

press F10 or F1 whichever gets you in the bios as you boot up the laptop

then read at the bottom for the key combination that loads the defults settings

then just save and exit

see if that works before trying it

Also u want to perfom a bios update on a full charge and plug in to the wall

Just FYI
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« Reply #22 on: May 08, 2008, 09:50:44 AM »
Quote from: Dark06 on May 08, 2008, 09:47:42 AM
First try to load defult settings

press F10 or F1 whichever gets you in the bios as you boot up the laptop

then read at the bottom for the key combination that loads the defults settings

then just save and exit

see if that works before trying it

Also u want to perfom a bios update on a full charge and plug in to the wall

Just FYI

After reading mudmancs post, it scared me.. do I really need to update the bios even if it worked before the reformat?
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« Reply #23 on: May 08, 2008, 09:53:55 AM »
You might not need to just try to load the defult settings first
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« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2008, 10:15:23 AM »
all right. I give up.. I think I just have to go to an IBM service center.. Thanks to all the people who helped!  smiley
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« Reply #25 on: May 08, 2008, 04:43:50 PM »
 Dude,  when you get here we'll do it together , if you didn't already spend the money.
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« Reply #26 on: May 08, 2008, 04:54:35 PM »
Hey man, might wanna try this. http://www.innovative-sol.com/drivermax/

Its free and works pretty damn good. They are working on making it so you can auto download all the newest drivers. I wish you the best.  Very Happy
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« Reply #27 on: May 08, 2008, 07:39:45 PM »
Quote from: Shug7272 on May 08, 2008, 04:54:35 PM
Hey man, might wanna try this. http://www.innovative-sol.com/drivermax/

Its free and works pretty damn good. They are working on making it so you can auto download all the newest drivers. I wish you the best.  Very Happy

Thanks Shug! azn
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« Reply #28 on: May 08, 2008, 07:54:17 PM »
Quote from: grift3r74 on May 08, 2008, 09:46:20 AM
wait, the bluetooth device can be switch on by pressing the function key + number 4.. But I cant find any key for the WIFI.. Is there a command for turning the WIFI on? I just cant find it  undecided undecided Neutral

Look for a switch. Most notebooks, have switches on the notebook for wifi. They are usually on the front of the notebook.
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« Reply #29 on: May 08, 2008, 08:30:53 PM »
Quote from: dlewis23 on May 08, 2008, 07:54:17 PM
Look for a switch. Most notebooks, have switches on the notebook for wifi. They are usually on the front of the notebook.

Its already switched on, but only the bluetooth indicator turns on.. Its like the main switch for all the wireless right?

Ill try shugs program when I get home.. Thanks!!!
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