Ibm think pad t20 w windows 98 is locked

just press the button "Numlock"

Yes.

The IBM Recovery Disk that comes with those laptops is set up for Windows 2000, not Windows XP Pro. The answer is No, you cannot use the IBM Recovery Disk for them, if you install Windows XP Pro.

However! You will have a recovery disk, because you will have the Full Installation disk for Each laptop. Windows XP Pro Full Installation Disk.

(Microsoft Users License states "One genuine copy of Windows per One computer" That means you need Two, genuine copies of Microsoft Windows XP Pro)

You can find the drivers for that unit here:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-4JSQHB

Hi there,
I found a page with a video, on how to open a padlock - I hope this is what you need, it looks easy.
 plz let me know how you go - maybe I know of a safe we colud open...

/Teis

Here is a step by step for installing Windows 98 with pictures included! This hsould help you out and get it rolling. Best of luck!

Install Guide: http://www.windowsreinstall.com/win98/install98cd/indexfullpage.htm

www.bootdisk.com

You can download and burn a boot disk from this site

I need a little more info. Does it beep or make any sounds, and does it light up at all or is it completely dead, no lights, sound, nothing?

Click HERE for info on IBM passwords

So, what is it you want to do?
The hard drive on a T20 is in a slot on the left side of the unit, and it's cover can be taken off by removing 1 screw on the bottom just under the sound ports.
Hope that helps.