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Old 05-30-2008
I had this happen on an H70 on which I was trying to install beta 5.3 bits. I had 5 of these H70's, the f/w upgrade went perfect on 4, but the 5th bricked and I had to box it up and send it back to the vendor.
# 9  
Old 07-22-2008
Question Is this 27L4378 the same floppy drive used in Thinkpad?
Quote:
Originally Posted by thomn8r
From the service processor menu, there's an option to look at various logs; I don't have the machine in front of me, so I can't quote the menu path. I think it's under "System Information"


3F040127


AIX 5.2 circa 2007, and 5.3 circa 2005



No



The system never gets to the point where one could boot from a CD (ie the double beep, hit F5, etc)

I did some more reading, and it appears that the only ways to recover from this are to replace the main board or install a floppy (27L4378) and try to re-flash the prom. I found a floppy online for < $10 and it's on the way.
I am going to upgrade the firmware for a production 7026-6C3 so I would like to be prepared in case the update fails and corrupts the firmware.

However, I find that the machine does not come with the floppy drive. When I look for 27L4378 online all of the returned items are described as Thinkpad's floppy drive.

Just want to know from your experience whether this is the same drive that 7026-6C3 uses?

Thanks and Regards
# 10  
Old 07-22-2008
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Originally Posted by astchan
However, I find that the machine does not come with the floppy drive. When I look for 27L4378 online all of the returned items are described as Thinkpad's floppy drive.

Just want to know from your experience whether this is the same drive that 7026-6C3 uses?
Yes, that is correct. I bought one online for < $5.
# 11  
Old 07-22-2008
Bug
Thanks. I can go ahead to order one online then.

Unfortunately I am located in HK and shipping cost alone from the 'nearest' online shop is > $10. Nevertheless, it is still a good bargain.
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