modem problems... any other suggestions?

[malagash]

I have an IBM T40 notebook who's modem is a victim of lightning (I believe). It will work on occasion but more often than not will not detect the dial tone. In any event, when I simply plug the phone line in to the computer it seizes the phone line without me trying to connect and will not release the line until I unplug it.
I have uninstalled and reinstalled it and updated the driver but nothing has changed.
Might anyone have any other suggestions before I order a new modem?
TIA

 

[dberg35]

Go to a store and buy a modem PCI card. My ThinkPad nic is dead and that is what I did. This way you don't have to worry about opening the Laptop.

 

[malagash]

never thought of that, thanks

 

[malagash]

dberg35: I took your advice and it solved the problem, thanks

 

[dberg35]

Welcome!!!