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- Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:34 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: OWNERS OF CORE 2 QUAD MODED T61/T60s, How is the expreience of owning it?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3938
Re: OWNERS OF CORE 2 QUAD MODED T61/T60s, How is the expreience of owning it?
Hey, Yeah, I left mine with it's T9300, and I've got my QX sitting on display on my desk. 8) Lucky, my NVS140M chokes on basically any video now. I've had to resort to black arts and decoder hardware or else my T61 chokes to death on basically any video. I will agree the best upgrades for me have be...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 2:38 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: OWNERS OF CORE 2 QUAD MODED T61/T60s, How is the expreience of owning it?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3938
Re: OWNERS OF CORE 2 QUAD MODED T61/T60s, How is the expreience of owning it?
Still trying to work up the courage to molest my T61 to accept my QX9300. I'm running about as pimped out a T61 I can without actually taking a soldering iron to anything. I'd feel really bad if I fried the motherboard with it's respun NV GPU. It's why I was kind of happy to see the Quad core mod bi...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:25 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420s/T430s WQHD kits pre-order
- Replies: 222
- Views: 82446
Re: T420s/T430s WQHD kits pre-order
Oh.. More kits... Drool... End of the month can't come soon enough!
So these are only compatible with T420s/T430s right?
Cheers!
So these are only compatible with T420s/T430s right?
Cheers!
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:57 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T430s: Meltdown/Spectre BIOS Update, 2356 missing on list
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3816
Re: T430s: Meltdown/Spectre BIOS Update, 2356 missing on list
I suspect there's no difference, unless the CPU is magically an AMD one. It's just a listing difference. I am going to cry, though as I really enjoy having my hacked T420s BIOS with the admin mode, now I'll have to hope for an updated variant to unlock the goodies, let alone the darn white lists wil...
- Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:21 pm
- Forum: Windows 10
- Topic: T61 T9300 w/ NVS 140M (NOS post defect) - Latest W10 Fall Update breaks video card
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2514
Re: T61 T9300 w/ NVS 140M (NOS post defect) - Latest W10 Fall Update breaks video card
Just checked...
Driver Provider: Nvidia
Driver Date: 2016-11-14
Driver Version: 21.21.13.4201
I'm running the latest available edition of Windows 10 Professional x64 Version 1709 Build 16299.192
Driver Provider: Nvidia
Driver Date: 2016-11-14
Driver Version: 21.21.13.4201
I'm running the latest available edition of Windows 10 Professional x64 Version 1709 Build 16299.192
- Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:44 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: USB-C in t420/t430
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7520
Re: USB-C in t420/t430
That could possibly work, but the biggest issue is getting the USB-C port to the side of the machine. You'd have to modify stuff and try to find a way to mount the female end in the side to keep it anchored while finding safe routing for the cable. They make some pretty thin USB-C cables but if they...
- Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:13 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420s/T430s WQHD kits pre-order
- Replies: 222
- Views: 82446
Re: T420s/T430s WQHD kits pre-order
I missed it...
How did I miss it...
I lusted so hard for this upgrade kit...
As I type this on my T61 because my T420s is being a miserable butt munch.

How did I miss it...
I lusted so hard for this upgrade kit...

As I type this on my T61 because my T420s is being a miserable butt munch.

- Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:07 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order (paused)
- Replies: 295
- Views: 133723
Re: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order (paused)
Aliexpress is notorious for goods of highly questionable quality. I'm always leery about using it because they themselves don't care if sellers are selling knockoffs and counterfeit parts. There's also a very strong possibility that the screen is legit but it failed the quality checks at the factory.
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:25 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Tips on buying a T420/T420s/or T430?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8480
Re: Tips on buying a T420/T420s/or T430?
Something else I forgot to mention is... The BT module used is interchangeable. My T61 has a 4.1 module, in place of it's 2.1 module. Bluetooth 4.0 and 4.1 are a driver upgrade, 4.2 requires slightly different hardware in chip. The Intel 7260 AC WiFi module that Lenovo used has the built in BT disab...
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:21 pm
- Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
- Topic: Reasons why the 14" screen got terrible options.
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13617
Re: Reasons why the 14" screen got terrible options.
That's a pain in the [censored] display(There's a possible upgrade panel but the connector is different, so it's a risky one). That's exactly why I started to phase out my XGA displays on A30 and all my T4x machines and donated a 15" LCD's CCFL bulb to IDTech IAUX14S UXGA IPS. I can tell you that t...
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:33 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Tips on buying a T420/T420s/or T430?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8480
Re: Tips on buying a T420/T420s/or T430?
I have a T420s with the top of the line spec, i7-2640M. It can run warm, but it will run quite cool most of the time. Make sure you upgrade the thermal paste, and if you have a machine with the older PWM fan equipped cooler, get the upgraded cooler with the non-PWM fan. Bad fan = 4 wires, good fan =...
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:19 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad T25-Retro
- Topic: Thinkpadders, do NOT Rejoice, WEEP and/or DESPAIR!
- Replies: 1797
- Views: 368828
Re: Thinkpadders Rejoice (*LARGE PICS*)
Considering the availability of 3:2 screens... I'm really really hoping this thing gets a 3:2 IPS 1920x1280 display at the minimum. Give me a socket for the CPU, and at least 2 DIMM slots, with a bay for battery/hdd(SSD)/optical drive... Yum! Will have to wait and see... My trust in Lenovo isn't so ...
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:57 pm
- Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
- Topic: Reasons why the 14" screen got terrible options.
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13617
Re: Reasons why the 14" screen got terrible options.
Ehhh... I think my 14.1" widescreen T61 is fine, the original panel was pretty crap though, and until you put it next to my T420s, then it looks brutal. I used that T61 for years as my university machine, so I did lots of reports on it and other heavy reading, data processing stuff on it. Honestly t...
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:27 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: How many interest in a WQHD (2K) kit for T420s and T430s?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 13134
Re: How many interest in a WQHD (2K) kit for T420s and T430s?
I have to admit, I really like my T420s with it's FHD screen. It completely destroys my T61 and I hunted down the best screen I could get for it. I really like my T420s, but honestly considering the gpu horsepower needed, I think I'd look at the T430 series for a 2K screen. I'd be up to get one for ...
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:41 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order (paused)
- Replies: 295
- Views: 133723
Re: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order thread
After using the 1.3 display for a bit, it's hard to go back to my T61 and it's TN panel. 
Definitely no regrets on doing this mod at all.

Definitely no regrets on doing this mod at all.
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:39 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: T61 GPU sudden death?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2356
Re: T61 GPU sudden death?
I'm with this guy, that's definitely a memory problem.axur-delmeria wrote:Yes, It does look like a VRAM issue, but there's the off-chance that it could be the system RAM. Try a different RAM stick?
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:35 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: [T61] Anyone done the Core2Quad upgrade?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5878
Re: [T61] Anyone done the Core2Quad upgrade?
That's what I plan on doing with my QX9300, unlocked multiplier for the win!
The other fun part is finding ram with unlocked SPD modules so you can play with the spd settings.
The other fun part is finding ram with unlocked SPD modules so you can play with the spd settings.
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:32 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: T61 nvidia nvs140m production date
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5573
Re: T61 nvidia nvs140m production date
I ran my stock as a rock NVS140M mobo that wasn't Penryn compatible every day for like 5 or 6 years, when I managed to score a NIB reissue motherboard. So it's got the 'upgraded' NVS140M, upgraded in that it doesn't use the faulty solder. Replace the stock thermal gunk, insure you keep the fan dust ...
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:25 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: T61 and streaming video (NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5856
Re: T61 and streaming video (NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M)
I can agree Win 10 on these machines seems to be very fickle with streaming video. I actually put my CrystalHD(the 70015 version, the 70012 is pretty limited in it's capability) back in, installed the drivers, and it seems to be helping. Watching HD HTML5 video, and my T9300 is bouncing around 20-30...
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:21 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order (paused)
- Replies: 295
- Views: 133723
Re: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order thread
I installed the kit with my 1.3 matte screen... Oh my the screen is a massive upgrade in picture. I put it up beside my T61 and it really shows the colour difference between IPS and TN screens. The install was pretty simple, but a few notes of wisdom... DON'T do the install with any power connected....
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: Install a 1066MHz FSB CPU on T61 (including Core 2 Quad)
- Replies: 296
- Views: 247034
Re: Install a 1066MHz FSB CPU on T61 (including Core 2 Quad)
Well I just plopped down for a QX9300...
Maybe I can get away without hacking the board to run 1066mhz FSB.
Just set the multi, underfoot it a little and plug along at 2.2Ghz.
Maybe I can get away without hacking the board to run 1066mhz FSB.
Just set the multi, underfoot it a little and plug along at 2.2Ghz.

- Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:50 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420/T410/T510/T520 Keyboard comparisons and reviews
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7454
Re: T420/T410/T510/T520 Keyboard comparisons and reviews
It's difficult to describe. Let me correct myself. Having installed the Chicony keyboard in the W520, it actually feels quite nice. To be honest, I really wouldn't be able to tell which one I am using (Chicony or NMB). I spent a lot of money on securing NMB specifically from the US, could have done...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:55 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: 1 minute until fully charged....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5012
Re: 1 minute until fully charged....
When this starts happening, I do the gauge reset, and the result tends to be a capacity change. Its all so because the battery charge circuitry is trying to get the battery to a certain voltage, ad the battery is resisting. So eventually, the charger just gives up, and tells you it's full. As long a...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:29 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order (paused)
- Replies: 295
- Views: 133723
Re: T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order thread
kindof.... currently Javi tested that the more power consuming solution does not flickek, but the more energy efficient solution does. small test batch will be released to German users and maybe some USA members Works for me. I've adjusted to flicker (strange how it bothers you less after a while) ...
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:54 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420/T410/T510/T520 Keyboard comparisons and reviews
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7454
Re: T420/T410/T510/T520 Keyboard comparisons and reviews
I would love an NMB keyboard to try and compare. I do agree the Chicory is louder than the Alps. What do you mean about the springy feeling with your Chicony? A side note... I know with my T61, my NMB is amazing, its still my preferred keyboard. Though finding a new US layout or even an Ancor layout...
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:52 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Will BDC 2 from an R61 work in a T400?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1429
Re: Will BDC 2 from an R61 work in a T400?
The BT module should fit.
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:34 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T400s backlight issue *PICS*
- Replies: 30
- Views: 13947
Re: T400s backlight issue *PICS*
Why would you do any internal work on any system with any form of power applied? That's just begging for stuff to get fried. The important lesson here... Disconnect the power supply and remove the battery before removing any screws. Edit: Not trying to be a dink, just trying to save you and anyone e...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: Overheated T60
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4052
Re: Overheated T60
Get a T500 heatsink; shave the heatblock down and flatten the protruding fins on the top. Then put a tiny bit of arctic silver thermal paste for DIRECT CONTACT to the CPU, GPU and FSB (thermal pillows eliminated): http://ibmfiles.com/ibmfiles/t60/heatsink_file.jpg The T500 heatsink doesn't need the...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:20 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: Thinkpad T60 SSD upgrade FAIL
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10634
Re: Thinkpad T60 SSD upgrade FAIL
I've got an Adata Premier 510 120GB SSD with a SandForce controller and it's been stable and quick the two years it's been in a Sony YB lappy and it's got a horrible AMD chipset. Good for you. There were some really bad implementations but Sandforce was a definite step forward from what came before...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:35 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420/T410/T510/T520 Keyboard comparisons and reviews
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7454
Re: T420/T410/T510/T520 Keyboard comparisons and reviews
I've been using the Chicony made keyboard for the last little bit. The Alps is soft, irregular levels of sensitivity, keys have different levels of resistance, and is very annoying to me. I found myself having difficulty typing documents and would fire up my T61 because it was just that much better....