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Re: [TP 701] 8613 POST error



On Tue, 27 Jan 1998 21:28:59 GMT, epbrown wrote:

>	Listers
>	I've got a chance at a great deal on an IBM 701C DX4-75 720MB HDD,
>port rep. and floppy included for under $500. Problem is that the
>system's trackpoint doesn't work and gives error code 8613 (keyboard
>error). Current owner has disabled the Trackpoint and attached an
>external mouse. Might be a good chance to upgrade my back-up system
>from the 510CS - wouldn't the system still be under warranty (I was
>told once by IBM that every 701DX4 has to be warranted until 5/98,
>since they weren't released until 5/95) and if not, how much would it
>be to fix? (Common fixes seem to be: replace keyboard, replace system
>board).

Probably replace the keyboard.  I have **EXACTL** the same error and problem
with mine, and use this crummy Microsoft mouse.  I miss the TrackPoint.

I just won't send it in 'til I get a backup. :)


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Paul

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