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- Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:44 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: WTB: Frankenpad IBM T601f with 15" Hydis HV150UX2-100 UXGA LED
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2421
Re: WTB: Frankenpad IBM T601f with 15" Hydis HV150UX2-100 UXGA LED
Would integrated graphics be an option?
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] T60 4:3 15-inch chassis + SXGA LCD screen
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18737
Re: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] T60 4:3 15-inch chassis + SXGA LCD screen
HI Phil83. I will try do do it next week. Just found your post.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] 2x T43 + 1x T42p (UXGA) project machines
- Replies: 0
- Views: 17738
[FS][EU][Ger/Cze] 2x T43 + 1x T42p (UXGA) project machines
The pandemic is over and I go rather out. I have two T43 14-inch systems. One boots to bios but switches off randomly after while. No signs of the GPU failure. The second machine is completely dead but in nice chassis. Additionally, I add t42p that is bit beaten up and dead but has the UXGA panel......
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] T60 4:3 15-inch chassis + SXGA LCD screen
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18737
[FS][EU][Ger/Cze] T60 4:3 15-inch chassis + SXGA LCD screen
After frankenpad build, I have this leftover T60 4:3 2008-55G 15-inch chassis. If i recall correctly, it comes with SXGA 15-inch screen. The top lid assembly is untouched. The bottom has some scratches but still OK.
Asking for 15 Eur + shipping from Germany / Czechia.
Asking for 15 Eur + shipping from Germany / Czechia.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] T61 4:3 14-inch chassis + LCD screen
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17807
[FS][EU][Ger/Cze] T61 4:3 14-inch chassis + LCD screen
After frankenpad build, I have a nice 14-inch chassis from 8895-A27 T61. I just removed the mobo. IBM logos. Screws are missing. Nice condition, ask for pictures.
Asking for 10 Eur + shipping from Germany/Czechia
Asking for 10 Eur + shipping from Germany/Czechia
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:15 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] N150U3-L01 UXGA 15 inch cheap but READ!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 23279
[FS][EU][Ger/Cze] N150U3-L01 UXGA 15 inch cheap but READ!
I have extra IDtech UXGA screen for 15-inch frankenpads. There are two or three dark spots in the middle of the screen. Annoying but usable. I'd been using it for longer time until I got a different LCD. The CCFL is very weak. You get a second CCFL that I salvaged from another screen (LED mod). Aski...
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:06 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] LTN150XG-L08 15inch XGA for free
- Replies: 0
- Views: 16785
[FS][EU][Ger/Cze] LTN150XG-L08 15inch XGA for free
Pretty much the title. I have this screen and don't need it. You pay shipping (either from Germany or from Czechia).
Last time it worked...
Last time it worked...
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:27 am
- Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
- Topic: Rubberised coating degradation due to high humidity
- Replies: 12
- Views: 25522
Re: Rubberised coating degradation due to high humidity
I can literally glue my palm on X301. Just recently I saw a video with tips for a chemical that removes it. The guy was using it for restoring an old Mercedes Benz dashboard.
The material gets also dirty, especially palmrests are ugly when soaking all natural oils that most humans emit.
The material gets also dirty, especially palmrests are ugly when soaking all natural oils that most humans emit.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:08 am
- Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
- Topic: Rubberised coating degradation due to high humidity
- Replies: 12
- Views: 25522
Re: Rubberised coating degradation due to high humidity
The rubberized coating gets gnarly over time. Some models suffer more, some less. I absolutely hate it. Additionally, Lenovo decided it to use it everywhere oven on the palmrest.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: Stay on Windows 11 or switch to Linux?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 231162
Re: Stay on Windows 11 or switch to Linux?
Linux is great for older machines, where most things work already. I now dual-boot a fairly new machine (Framework 13) and spend more time with windows 11. It simply works. The linux distro (Fedora) is not able to accelerate e.g. browser out of the box. I had to spend time installing codecs, activat...
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU][Ger/Cze] A31p + A31 project laptops
- Replies: 0
- Views: 17834
[FS][EU][Ger/Cze] A31p + A31 project laptops
Guys, I am cleaning up the house. For sanity reasons, my collection has to fit in one bigger samla (Ikea) box. :lol: For this reason, I am keeping just machines that work 100% and have some value (for me). I have one A31 and one A31p which are extremely difficult to get nowadays. The A31p had a faul...
- Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:35 am
- Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
- Topic: Which Thinkpads have two NVMe slots?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5329
Re: Which Thinkpads have two NVMe slots?
P1 gen 2 for sure
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:43 pm
- Forum: 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
- Topic: t6x keyboard with USB QMK adapter - design data included
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7133
Re: t6x keyboard with USB QMK adapter - design data included
I can generate BOM from KiCad. Please poke my mailbox. I am not very active here these days but I will try to help.
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:45 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
- Topic: T430 Motherboard [*WARNING: PICS*]
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2430
Re: T430 Motherboard
In my opinion the footprint is bigger than 0603. It is either 0805 or even 1206. PS: We (EEs) typically call them capacitors .
- Wed Dec 28, 2022 4:14 pm
- Forum: Linux Questions
- Topic: Ideal Operating Systems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4200
Re: Ideal Operating Systems
Once I tried MX linux, I never looked back. The thing is - I am a Linux newbie. (last few years). I do not have time to babysit my OS or spend hours finding which kernel fixes that and f***s that. I will burn in hell for what I am going to say but: - I am happy with my Framework laptop - I am using ...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:14 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: Experience and results of LED modding a T60 and T601 Frankenpad
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13118
Re: Experience and results of LED modding a T60 and T601 Frankenpad
Guys, it is Christmas time and for this reason, I also have some time to implement the LED mod. I happen to have this combination from a one of the forum members. Do you happen to have pictures of the T60 15-inch inverter mod? I am fluent with electronics and soldering, it is just for inspiration be...
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 7:31 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: T61 14.1'' Standard Screen — hinges compatibility
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2446
Re: T61 14.1'' Standard Screen — hinges compatibility
Good day. Will hinges of any of the following Thinkpad models fit on T61 standard screen: 1) T60 14.1''; 2) T60 15''; 3) T61 14.1'' widescreen; 4) T61 15.4'' widescreen? My hinges has broken, so I'm considering replacement options. Aliexpress is lacking of exact 14.1 standard screen hinges, they mo...
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:52 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
- Topic: T43 14-inch MoBo in T42p 15-inch Chasis
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4458
Re: T43 14-inch MoBo in T42p 15-inch Chasis
Thanks for the feedback guys. I have complete systems. The t42p comes with a dead MoBo (likely). The t43 has some cosmetic issues and only 1024x768 LCD. Both systems are ATI based.
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:19 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
- Topic: T43 14-inch MoBo in T42p 15-inch Chasis
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4458
T43 14-inch MoBo in T42p 15-inch Chasis
Guys, I just want to make sure. Will 14-inch T43 mobo work in T42p -15inch Chasis?
Is there any catch (like LCD cable)? The T42p is 1600x1200
Is there any catch (like LCD cable)? The T42p is 1600x1200
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:18 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU] 2x 14-inch T43
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2537
[FS][EU] 2x 14-inch T43
Guys, I have two thinkpads T43. 14-inch versions. One is Machine type 2668, the other one T2679-AP2. They should be morfed together. One has a faulty fant, the other one failing mobo (flexin). 2GHz and 1.86GHz CPU, some RAM, etc. Nice condition. Anybody interested in retrocomputing? Asking for 40 EU...
- Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:14 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] X240 with X250 touchpad, i5, IPS, 80Eur
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2412
Re: [FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] X240 with X250 touchpad, i5, IPS, 80Eur
Bump. Price reduced, pictures added.
- Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:32 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] MSI N750TI + ExpressCard eGPU setup (x220, T61 etc)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1230
Re: [FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] MSI N750TI + ExpressCard eGPU setup (x220, T61 etc)
Reserved for a forum member, soon to be sold.
- Wed Nov 09, 2022 4:27 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU] Thinkpad A31p type:2653, LCD backlight faulty
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1117
Re: [FS][EU] Thinkpad A31p type:2653, LCD backlight faulty
You're correct. I take it down until I settle on the price. Honestly, I don't know what to ask for it. It is so rare that I could not find any for sell online but it also has a value only for collectors.
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:50 am
- Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
- Topic: Someone was crazy enough to DIY upgrade his W701ds...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5539
Re: Someone was crazy enough to DIY upgrade his W701ds...
I mean... wow..
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 4:34 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU] Thinkpad A31p type:2653, LCD backlight faulty
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1117
[FS][EU] Thinkpad A31p type:2653, LCD backlight faulty
I am selling another Thinkpad from my collection. This is rather rare Thinkpad A31p, type 2653. It is in relatively nice working condition, needs cleaning but perfectly fine for restoration. The backlight is not working. I wanted to fix it (either new backlight module or the fuse on mobo). However, ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:21 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: Any Framework laptop adopters? I am a one, ask my anything
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2331
Re: Any Framework laptop adopters? I am a one, ask my anything
How does the Framework chassis compare to Thinkpads? How about the keyboard? I love FW's keyboard but I have to put it to the perspective. Most ThinkPads I had, suffered from a phenomenon called "Thinkpad keyboard lottery". For example, I have a T61 keyboard with the Czech layout, that is terrible....
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:01 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: Any Framework laptop adopters? I am a one, ask my anything
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2331
Re: Any Framework laptop adopters? I am a one, ask my anything
Make an adapter that goes from Framework motherboard keyboard socket to Lenovo motherboard keyboard socket, then you can use a Lenovo keyboard with trackpoint. Problem solved. E.g. the T420 uses a 46-pin JAE AA01B_S040VA1 for a 7-row keyboard. E.g. the T470/T480 use a 36-pin HIGHS_FC5AF361-1151H fo...
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:00 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
- Topic: Any Framework laptop adopters? I am a one, ask my anything
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2331
Any Framework laptop adopters? I am a one, ask my anything
Guys, I am just wondering if any of you have had a chance to try the Framework laptop? I switched to FW about two months ago after about 13 years of ThinkPad loyalty. I got the 12th gen i5 version. The last straw was the legal thread from Lenovo to framework for the open-source 3-d printed motherboa...
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:12 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] X240 with X250 touchpad, i5, IPS, 80Eur
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2412
[FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] X240 with X250 touchpad, i5, IPS, 80Eur
Guys, another cleanup For sell: Thinkpad x240, de-clunked (x250 touchpad). Good working condition. i5-4200U, 8GB ram. 500GB Samsung 860EVO SSD + Toshiba THNSNX024GMNT SSD. Comes with no power supply. Battery (likely counterfeit) shows 50 percent of capacity (8 cycles). Windows 11 activated automatic...
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:54 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: [FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] MSI N750TI + ExpressCard eGPU setup (x220, T61 etc)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1230
[FS][EU-Germany/Czechia] MSI N750TI + ExpressCard eGPU setup (x220, T61 etc)
Hello guys, I am cleaning up my storage. I found NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti https://de.msi.com/Graphics-Card/N750Ti-TF-2GD5OC/Specification together with the ExpressCard eGPU setup. No power supply. (e.g. d220p-01 from Dell). I think it is EGPU V8.0 EXP GDC I am asking for 50 Eur+shipping for the car...