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In AppLaunch directory create a new Key called 'Ex_17' (without quotes)ģ-1. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lenovo\ShortcutKey\AppLaunch (if the directory doesn't exist install Lenovo drivers) It does have a super jenky replacement of the disk drive with an extra hard drive that only fills about half the space and is held in using duct tape that is IDEK how old, so that might have something to do with it, but it doesn't come anywhere near the fingerprint reader. Everything else on the laptop seems to work perfectly fine as far as I can tell. If anyone knows what could get it working, or what might be wrong with it, I would really appreciate the help. I just updated everything using Lenovo Vantage, but that didn't seem to fix the issue. I saw some people talking about how it is supposed to glow/have lights, but I don't think I have ever seen it glow aside from maybe once, though I might be mis-remembering. It does show up in device manager as "TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor (WBF advanced mode)", but windows hello doesn't recognize it (nor does it recognize my camera either, but I'm not too concerned about that). I have had this laptop for years and it never worked for as long as I have had it, I got it from my dad so I'm not sure if he ever used it. Lenovo Photo Library (including lots of wallpapers) Mirror of Hardware Maintenance Manuals for discontinued models Lenovo Windows Digital Download Recovery Images Lenovo Parts Removal and Replacement Videos (select ThinkPad tab) Specification guides for discontinued models (all the way back to 1992!) When reinstalling Windows, try the Lenovo disc images, as longer battery times have been reported, probably due to custom drivers. A can of compressed air may be useful too, and a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and cotton buds are good for cleaning, but not on the screen. The only tools you need for servicing a ThinkPad are a set of small screwdrivers and a nylon spudger (for taking the screen and keyboard bezels off), and possibly a pair of tweezers. Corporate bulk purchasers don't usually go for it. Not only will it have better brightness, colour, contrast and viewing angles - you will most probably more than make up the investment when selling it. When buying a new ThinkPad, consider taking the IPS screen option if possible, as it doesn't cost much. When buying a used ThinkPad, remember to check that the BIOS is not locked with a supervisor's password and that Computrace is not enabled and activated. For IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad laptop enthusiasts.
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