Thanks guys, I have successfully updated the BIOS. I have also purchased the T7200 CPU and its on its way.

Vijay

I cannot find a Bios update for Windows 7 on this link http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?&DocID=HT072370 Can I use this one 7fuj27uc.iso, which has the below description. BIOS Update (Bootable CD) - ThinkPad Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t ... Learn more Version: 2.27 BIOS Up...

Hi,

Can someone please give me the steps to update the BIOS ?
I have read somewhere that it could brick the computer. So I want to do it right.

Thanks
Vijay

Hi, I am planning to upgrade CPU on my Z61m which is running windows 7 x 32 bit. Current configuration: CPU: T2300 1.66GHz BIOS Version: 1.10 Ram: 3GB OS: Windows 7 x 32 bit I want to replace the CPU with either T7200 or T7600. Can I just open the laptop and replace with the CPU ? or do I have to up...

Hi,

Can someone please tell me if I can use SATA 3 or does it have to be a SATA 2 for the SSD.
And what other information do I have look for when getting an SSD.

Thanks
Vijay

The T7200 CPU says the Instruction Set is 64-bit

If I upgrade my laptop with the above CPU will it make it a 64 bit ?

Thanks
Vijay

Hi Again,

I blow dried with a hair dryer and it started to work again.

I have another question.

Currently on I have 3GB ram. I have read somewhere that this laptop can take only a 3GB.
I want to check again if can I upgrade to 4GB ?

Vijay

Hi,

Water spilled on my laptop and now its beeping 3 times when started. Any ideas ?

Thanks
Vijay

Hi,

I have added my location .
Thanks for the replies.

Cheers
Vijay

Hi, I have a thinkpad with the following configuration. Thinkpad Z61m T2300 @ 1.66GhZ Memory: 3 GB ID:9450 Running Windows 7 professional System Type: 32 bit. I would like to upgrade my laptop to a faster processor. Is it possible ? If possible, what would be the ideal replacement processor ? Please...