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by Droider
Tue May 30, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Revived an old Toshiba & IBM TravelStar 2.5 HDD to SSD
Replies: 1
Views: 2155

Re: Revived an old Toshiba & IBM TravelStar 2.5 HDD to SSD

Useful information, never thought of it and it makes %100 sense to use those old hdd shell instead of burning money on cheapo plastic shells. Thanks !
by Droider
Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:45 am
Forum: ThinkPad Yoga
Topic: Display question on Yoga X1 Gen 3
Replies: 1
Views: 4385

Re: Display question on Yoga X1 Gen 3

Hello,

X1 Yoga gen3 comes with a beaufiful 500nit hdr display if its resolution is the 1440p one.
by Droider
Fri Sep 02, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: R61 15" 4:3 planar options ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2048

R61 15" 4:3 planar options ?

Hello,

I have a R61 15" 4:3 with a dead mainboard. I also happen to have T61 14.1" 4:3 planar and 14" 16:9 planar. Would any of these fit to my 15" R61 4:3 base ?

Thanks in advance.
by Droider
Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: Will Linux make T43 run faster?
Replies: 14
Views: 5536

Re: Will Linux make T43 run faster?

I think Linux does not help T43, tried and tested myself. However, Windows 8.1 with msata ssd, pm770 cpu was doing fine while i had it. You can use VLC or other video players to watch youtube. That is providing the OP has the ATi variant. the GMA variant doesn't even have working graphics drivers u...
by Droider
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: Will Linux make T43 run faster?
Replies: 14
Views: 5536

Re: Will Linux make T43 run faster?

I think Linux does not help T43, tried and tested myself. However, Windows 8.1 with msata ssd, pm770 cpu was doing fine while i had it. You can use VLC or other video players to watch youtube.
by Droider
Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: Recovery Set Repository for Community Members
Replies: 171
Views: 95334

Re: Recovery Set Repository for Community Members

Hello termintor,

Can i have recovery for Thinkpad 570 ?
by Droider
Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: X61T planar board in X60s chassis --> works w/ LED caveats
Replies: 11
Views: 9817

Re: X61T planar board in X60s chassis --> works w/ LED caveats

It is easy, i connected the monitor and used winflash utility to flash the FL1 ( BIOS ) and then flash the FL2 ( EC )
by Droider
Mon May 31, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: X61T planar board in X60s chassis --> works w/ LED caveats
Replies: 11
Views: 9817

Re: X61T planar board in X60s chassis --> works w/ LED caveats

Well, i went ahead and flashed the ec.

Sleep,Ac plug, Battery charge works now as well as those indicators at the display cover which didnt work before. Thinklight still doesnt work but i can live without it.

I am satisfied with the result. :D
by Droider
Sun May 30, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: X61T planar board in X60s chassis --> works w/ LED caveats
Replies: 11
Views: 9817

Re: X61T planar board in X60s chassis --> works w/ LED caveats

It is an old thread but i have done the exact same swap of mainboard from a x61t with L7500 to X60s with L2400. I have all of the side effects as OP mentioned. Eventhough i had flashed X61 middleton bios to my X61t planar before the swap, i didnt flash x61 ec to my x61t. I am wondering if anyone suc...
by Droider
Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: ThinkPad/Ideapad Tablets & Convertibles
Topic: Thinkpad 10 Tablet, underrated ? Better than never ;)
Replies: 1
Views: 8995

Re: Thinkpad 10 Tablet, underrated ? Better than never ;)

Update 8)

This the result of some tweaks here and there with a Thinkpad 10 tablet 4/64(samsung emmc). Windows 8.1 pro runs snappy with every update and essential apps installed.

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by Droider
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:22 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W500 screen brightness issue
Replies: 14
Views: 8939

Re: W500 screen brightness issue

Hi,

Is there any chance that the display had been replaced with some compatible one before ? This usually happens when an unsupported display is used.
by Droider
Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:48 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T430 i7-3940XM with Heatsink Mod
Replies: 13
Views: 8307

Re: T430 i7-3940XM with Heatsink Mod

Useful tip noted, practical and smart solution. :thumbs-UP:
by Droider
Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: [SOLVED] X201s LED display in X200
Replies: 19
Views: 10189

Re: [SOLVED] X201s LED display in X200

Reporting success for complete X201 led panel assembly with webcam in a X200 with CFFL system. No issues at all, everything works including the webcam.
by Droider
Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: Recovery Set Repository for Community Members
Replies: 171
Views: 95334

Re: Recovery Set Repository for Community Members

Pm for the Thinkpad 10 recovery. :roll:
by Droider
Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: So, who's ready to take the covid-19 vaccine ?
Replies: 313
Views: 76473

Re: So, who's ready to take the covid-19 vaccine ?

I am never going to take a vaccine for any virus that is man-made in labs and has been advertised like the the end of the world by whole media in all over the world. If the government of my country forces me to take the vaccine to live in its borders, i will just move to another counrty to live that...
by Droider
Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:31 pm
Forum: ThinkPad/Ideapad Tablets & Convertibles
Topic: Thinkpad 10 Tablet, underrated ? Better than never ;)
Replies: 1
Views: 8995

Thinkpad 10 Tablet, underrated ? Better than never ;)

So i have got an Tp10 tablet 1st gen with 4gb/64gb config in mint condiftion and been playing with for 2 weeks at weekends curfew. I liked it for real. WUXGA IPS panel that is bright as sun and sharp within 10.1 display, scratch resistant display glass, full usb(2.0) port, webcam, hdmi, lte and sd c...
by Droider
Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: ThinkPad Edge / E-series
Topic: TP E15 2nd Gen Ryzen 4700u thoughts ?
Replies: 2
Views: 10203

Re: TP E15 2nd Gen Ryzen 4700u thoughts ?

I have bought the E15 gen2 with ryzen7 4700u, 16gb, 512gb, 1080p ips panel. While i agree that T series would be superior in terms of build quality, E15 isnt a pile of crap. I really liked the build quality of the machine. Wish the panel was 300nits instead of 250nits but you get what you pay for at...
by Droider
Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: ThinkPad Edge / E-series
Topic: TP E15 2nd Gen Ryzen 4700u thoughts ?
Replies: 2
Views: 10203

TP E15 2nd Gen Ryzen 4700u thoughts ?

Hi all, I decided to upgrade my T440p specs in my sig to a 15.6" E15 Ryzen 4700u, i would appriciate any real world experiences with this machine. I will be ordering one with ryzen 7-4700u, 16gb ram, 512gb ssd, 1080p ips panel.. ps : i dont have the will to spend double amount of money to any T seri...
by Droider
Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: My thinkpad collection
Replies: 23
Views: 12936

Re: My thinkpad collection

I bought a T440p today, what a beuatiful monster of a machine. i7-4700mq, 1080p lg panel, 16gigs ram. I should have experienced a T440p before. :)
by Droider
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: X61 still relevant in 2020?
Replies: 66
Views: 36373

Re: X61 still relevant in 2020?

Relevancy of these machines depends on your usage pattern. If you happen to be one of those like me who enjoys to open a cold beer and browse youtube, watch online tv shows or movies, type some documents from time to time and listen to your fave music or read news, check email, it is relevant in 202...
by Droider
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: My thinkpad collection
Replies: 23
Views: 12936

Re: My thinkpad collection

atagunov wrote:
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:42 pm
Droider wrote:
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:31 pm
... gone forever
So what's left? :)
The ones in my siggy atagun :)
by Droider
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: Project X61: upgraded heatsink
Replies: 6
Views: 8474

Re: Project X61: upgraded heatsink

@OP,

Is this project cancelled ? Would like to see results.
by Droider
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: My thinkpad collection
Replies: 23
Views: 12936

Re: My thinkpad collection

Dell E5410 gone, elitebook 2760p and thinkpad T60 15.4ws came.

T43p, 701cs, T60 4:3 variants, X41 halftop, T61 intel and nvidia, one of X32 are gone forever.
by Droider
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: How to keep palmrest stickers from falling off
Replies: 19
Views: 8724

Re: How to keep palmrest stickers from falling off

I like to keep the original stickers in their original places. If they happen to slide and lose their adhesive strength by time, i use my razor knife to peel them without damaging and clean of the old adhesive below the stickers with isoprophyl alchocol dampened on a soft cloth. Once the old adhesiv...
by Droider
Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Current screen upgrade status on T60/T61
Replies: 21
Views: 8055

Re: Current screen upgrade status on T60/T61

The left one is a regular thinkpad t60/1 1400x1050 panel https://i.ibb.co/BVKBQFw/20201014-175019.jpg Seems like some sort of 16:10 to me, not 1400x1050 Is that that mysterious 600nit LED backlit screen on a T400? :) Incidentally my 1400x1050 is horribly dim - but it's aged I mistyped the left and ...
by Droider
Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Current screen upgrade status on T60/T61
Replies: 21
Views: 8055

Re: Current screen upgrade status on T60/T61

The panel has 300nits brightness and 600:1 contrast ratio. Super cheap and glossy. 1280x800 resolution. It looks better to my eyes than the elitebook 2760p ips panel which is higly regarded as good. If you want a cheap panel that looks like a premium panel and don't mind widescreen, there are the e...
by Droider
Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Current screen upgrade status on T60/T61
Replies: 21
Views: 8055

Re: Current screen upgrade status on T60/T61

Well, idk what you guys choose to spend on an ancient machine but i upgraded my T60 15.4 ws variant with LG philips lp154wx4-tlf1 for nickels and it is just dope. You just need to adjust the hinge to get the perfect viewing angle. The panel has 300nits brightness and 600:1 contrast ratio. Super chea...
by Droider
Sun Sep 27, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Lazarus T61
Replies: 3
Views: 3355

Re: Lazarus T61

They sold me a T61 with nvs 140m with the exact same situation which worked fine for 2 hours. I bought it for cheap and didnt mind the issue. But once it is dead, doesnt matter how many times it is resurrected, it will go weaker/crazier as much as it entered the lazarus pit. Thanks for sharing your ...
by Droider
Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:35 am
Forum: Windows 7
Topic: Where to get Window 7?
Replies: 32
Views: 21564

Re: Where to get Window 7?

You can get official iso's from microsofts server using a tool called Heidoc Windows Iso downloader. I can confirm it is %100 legit and unaltered.
by Droider
Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: PSA: nVidia equipped T61/p can overclock LCD
Replies: 16
Views: 7153

Re: PSA: nVidia equipped T61/p can overclock LCD

It is an AUO B141EW04 V7 panel

The text shows fine completely uniform if the dpi is set to %125 but i like it smaller and it was set to %110 when i recorded the video. Can't complain at all. 8)

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