Rare? The 240Z I guess. IIRC it was Japan-only. The X32 too. It's an update of the X31 (now with Dothan Pentium M's) but was released when the X40 was already available. I don't know how rare the 755CDV was. Its lid had a detachable back cover, which allowed it to be placed on top of an overhead pro...

Nice repair work!

I wonder if it's possible to tap into the Displayport and connect an IPS eDP LCD panel.

TheForgottenKing wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:48 pm

In my opinion the X230 is a better investment, it can use the classic keyboard and the cpu & gpu combination is much better. My i7-3520M X230t flies in everything I do, and gaming is a bit better. USB 3.0 also helps.

If the OP doesn't limit himself to the X220, I agree. The temps are better too.

Agreed with all of this, just the fact that checking eBay I cannot find an i7-2640M X220 Of course, he could always mod an X230 with the classic keyboard and an i7-3520M (Or even one of the taobao X330p machines) While not as rare as unicorns :lol:, being the top of the line model makes it much rar...

I think someone may have been confused, thinking you are looking just for the IPS panel, and not a complete laptop. Seems like TheForgottenKing started it. I got confused as well. :oops: I have an X220 i7 2620M with the stock IPS screen (SLB1). I notice the ghosting issue in the following scenario:...

Please elaborate. I get it that that panel type is the preferred one (and hard to find...), however, not sure what you mean by "get it from a [Twist] S230u or new". The LP125WH2(SL)(T1) is the only LCD option for the Lenovo Thinkpad Twist S230u. If you find a complete lid assembly of an S230u, it's...

dr_st wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:11 am

Great to know, thanks for checking. Lucky for all those who wanted to do the IPS mod on the X3x by taking a Tablet screen.

The web page for the original mod is still up: https://mikejmoffitt.com/articles/0018-x32ips.html. It's a great resource.

Just checked the datasheet on the LP121X04. The pinout is not compatible with the X60/61, flipped or otherwise.

When flipped, it's compatible with the Tablet versions of the X60 and X61.

IIRC, the screen not having EDID is not an issue if the resolution is XGA.

You have to eliminate the HDD itself as the source of the slow transfer speed.

If you know how to set up a RAM disk, try temporarily making one around 200-500MB (if your memory allows). Copy files, both large (100MB+) and small, to it; then copy those files from RAM disk to the USB 3.0 disk.

That's really ridiculous. Just got a new wired external keyboard for my Thinkpad. The laptop with the keyboard are the same stuff, why it doesn't work then?.. Simple. The internal keyboard is handled by the embedded controller. The external keyboard has its own controller, in order to send/receive ...

This might work for the keyboard: https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-USB-Laptop-Keyboard-Controller/ As for the Trackpoint, it might be better to use one of the later modules, as they're complete, standalone PS/2 devices, though it might be a challenge to install due to the split layout ...

Let's make things clear first: 1. Bare X200 board + keyboard and HDD --> working Question: did you connect an external monitor to check if there's any video output? 2. X200 board inside chassis with everything connected --> no power. If that's the case, then it's best to start with #1 then install p...

TheForgottenKing wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:08 am

I have both of these things, and a dream of a modern-spec 701C that I have spent $200 on (not including the actual 701C and parts)

The time is now

If you pull this off, you will be immortalized and not be TheForgottenKing anymore.

Check the BIOS settings first. Perhaps there's a setting that allows manually setting the fans speed.

Thinkpad4by3 wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:48 pm

Yeah they wouldnt be too hard, but someone would have to sit down for a few hours and crank it out.

Someone with a 701c and a good digital caliper.

It looks like the Hall effect sensor that functions as the lid open/close switch.

Try disconnecting the touchpad. The trackpoint and touchpad share the same PS/2 port, and if one misbehaves, the other is affected.

The overhead from the web browser will eat up CPU cycles that could be used for decoding the video stream. It' might be better to download youtube videos using youtube-dl, then using a standalone video player like VLC or mplayer.

Based on the pictures, it looks like the X230 heatsink has bigger heatpipes, a more powerful fan, and an all-copper construction. Regarding the X220 heatsink, I find it annoying that there's a sheet of metal (I dunno what it is) in between the heatpipes and the cooling fins, which may impede thermal...

Try to find one with a Core i7 CPU. These models have one USB 3.0 port (via a Renesas USB 3.0 controller chip); the more common models with Core i5 don't have it.

Grab a copy of the T440s Hardware Maintenance Manual (Google is your friend). and give it a good read. From there you can gauge the difficulty of the operation. You can also watch disassembly videos (again, google is your friend).

dmdsoftware wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:29 pm

I didn't realize the X61T did limiting based on the adapter used.

IIRC, all the mainline models from the T60 generation to the T430 did it. My X220 has an unusual behavior though: Linux somehow ignores the limiter, while Windows abides by it.

I got annoyed with the Core Solo and pulled out the X61T L7700 from storage. It has a broken hinge, but I'm hesitant to dismantle it as the pen digitizer is still working. I don't have a working battery for it, so it's locked down to just 1.2GHz due to the limiter built into the BIOS. The limiter is...

RAM compatibility issues with the T410 would be from DDR3L RAM, and some newer 4GB sticks. 8GB sticks are certainly not supported.

Found it on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comme ... kpad_x220/

Apparently it's a Macbook 2007 (a1181). The system board was dead, and OP had a spare X220 planar board and screen.

More pics: https://ibb.co/kMBKYFp https://ibb.co/FVmJsWY

X200/X201 and X60/X61 LCD cables have the same connector at the motherboard. Are the pinouts identical? Have you posted somewhere about your X60F Core Solo U1300 ? I've described it in an old post, but have yet to post pictures. Then again, it's a butt-ugly laptop so I'm not too eager. :oops: It's ...

dmdsoftware wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:28 am

Good eyeballs you guys have.

It helps that I have an X60 Frankenpad as a toy.

dmdsoftware wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:01 pm

I observe that the battery is an X61 battery.

Incorrect. Compare this X61 4-cell battery with the underside of the Frankenpad.

Another issue is how to reprogram/reset the BMS so that it reflects the capacity of the new cells. To date I've yet to hear of a solution.

Fast browsing and office applications won't be a problem for an i7-4600u, esp. if you have enough RAM (preferably 8GB) and an SSD.