unique IDs until the yearA.D. 3400. No two computers in
the world have the same number.
When you replace the system board, you must set the
UUID on the new system board as follows:
1. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette
version 1.61, and restart the computer.
2. From the main menu, select 4.Assign UUID.
Anew UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID
already exists, it is not overwritten.
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