So I picked up a T61. The S/N sticker is intact on the bottom. But it does
not match the S/N and type-part number in the BIOS. But here is the thing -
the BIOS type-part SN is for a T400. The number on the case exactly matches
the hardware in the T61, and in the parts lookup.
So it looks to me like the board was replaced by IBM and the tech entered
the wrong info - probably off another machine on his bench. It happens, and
is not uncommon.
But not wanting to have a warranty issue, I tried to change the numbers back
using the Hardware Maint Disk, V 1.69, which is the latest I have. The
utility runs, it allows me to change the numbers back, and when I check
inside the utility it shows the new number I entered. But the BIOS still
shows the old numbers!
Anyone got a newer version than 1.69, or a clue how to get it to "take"?
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