Weird Issue with Lenovo Z580
I'm having an issue with a Lenovo Z580 running Windows 8. The Ethernet NIC driver is installed. However, it will not connect via it. The wireless works fine. On the board, no lights show up while the...
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I also checked the BIOS and there was nothing there to enable or disable the LAN. Just BT and WLAN.... Thanks, A.J.
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You say getting online isn't a problem... Can you clarify that? Are you able to connect via wireless on the same machine? Can you connect to the router using another computer via a cable and wireless?...
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ninjandroid wrote: You say getting online isn't a problem... Can you clarify that? Are you able to connect via wireless on the same machine? Can you connect to the router using another computer via a...
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Why not just get a live CD (ubuntu comes to mind) and check to see if the hardware is working before actually wiping the Windows install. Have you verified that the switch port is connected and...
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It's the NIC ethernet jack or related layer 1 electronic connectivity.
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How about safe mode? Its worth a shot. If not that I second the idea to try a live cd. You can also try last known good configuration method, but its just for giggles because if you already got the...
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Some days ago i have the same issue with a Thinkpad E430. I called Lenovo Warranty, go to repair, and they told me the NIC just blow up. Damn you Lenovo, i trusted you :(
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It looks like it was a dead NIC. I sent it home with the customer and gave them Lenovo's phone number.... Thanks everyone! Just wanted to make sure I had all my bases covered software-wise and...
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