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- Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:05 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: Positive feedback for FAIR Traders
- Replies: 3074
- Views: 947541
Re: Positive feedback for FAIR Traders
Big thanks to Liteusert41p for being patient with me while I figured out how to ship to the US. They purchased a T601 from me and were a pleasure to do business with!
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: ThinkPad T601 FrankenPad project 1600x1200 (mostly complete) *NOW SOLD*
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6030
Re: FS: ThinkPad T601 FrankenPad project 1600x1200 (mostly complete)
Thanks for your input everyone. I'm open to offers however I will go through the other parts I have and plan on getting rid of to see if I can test this laptop a bit more!
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:28 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: ThinkPad T601 FrankenPad project 1600x1200 (mostly complete) *NOW SOLD*
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6030
Re: FS: ThinkPad T601 FrankenPad project 1600x1200 (mostly complete)
Thanks for the link RBS! I don't really want to spend more money or time on any ThinkPads, I'm selling this one (and I might have another one hiding somewhere lol) to make space for and fund other things.
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:31 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: ThinkPad T601 FrankenPad project 1600x1200 (mostly complete) *NOW SOLD*
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6030
FS: ThinkPad T601 FrankenPad project 1600x1200 (mostly complete) *NOW SOLD*
UPDATE - This has now been sold! I've got a T601 project laptop for sale. It's a 4:3 T60 15" chassis with a 14" T61 Intel motherboard (FRU: 42W7648), the only 'fault' it has is a dodgy LCD inverter. The backstory behind this laptop: I started this (and a couple of other TP projects) just before COV...
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:08 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: T420 FHD 1080p ***SOLD***
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1050
FS: T420 FHD 1080p ***SOLD***
***THIS LAPTOP HAS NOW BEEN SOLD*** About 3/4 years ago I got a T420 and installed on of the FHD upgrade kits and it's been lovely. The problem is, I don't really use or need a laptop any more! I usually sell all my ThinkPad related stuff on ebay but I thought one of you lot would be interested in ...
- Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:15 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
- Topic: W520/W530 1080P FHD Screen Quality?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8489
Re: W520/W530 1080P FHD Screen Quality?
The W520 FHD LCD isn't IPS, but it beats nearly all other TN panels. I'm currently on an X250 with an IPS FHD LCD and the W520 LCD is almost on par in terms of image quality, but you would have to do a side-by-side comparison to tell. If you go for a W520 or W530 you will not be let down by the FHD ...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:44 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420/T430 FHD kit!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17120
Re: T420/T430 FHD kit!
I think they were one-offs, or an early batch? Hopefully we'll see more soon.
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:54 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420/T430 FHD kit!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17120
Re: T420/T430 FHD kit!
I had a few hiccups along the way but my T420 is finally equipped with a matte FHD LCD ( B140HAN01.3 ) and it looks really nice! As with the glossy LCD I tested, there's no flicker at all. This was the fourth LCD I received, these are the problems that I had; -The first LCD I ordered was glossy -The...
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:02 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T510 DVD Drive stuck in bay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2387
Re: T510 DVD Drive stuck in bay
There might be a screw keeping it in! I think I remember there being one on my W520.
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 2:43 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: T420/T430 FHD kit!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17120
Re: T420/T430 FHD kit!
I ordered this board from the ebay listing, it came way sooner than expected! I ordered an LCD but I received an LP140WF6(SP)(C2) - a glossy LCD! :BAAAD!: Slightly dissapointed, I quickly connected it all to test that it works. The adapter board does the job just fine! I cycled between min & max bri...
- Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:28 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: x220t blank screen / reseating LCD cables - really need to remove kbd bezel?!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4605
Re: x220t blank screen / reseating LCD cables - really need to remove kbd bezel?!
It's not too difficult - it will be worth it when/if re-inserting the cable will fix your issue! Here's the X220T HMM: https://thinkpads.com/support/hmm/hmm_p ... 175_04.pdf
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:23 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: Upper track point buttons stopped working
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2946
Re: Upper track point buttons stopped working
What model ThinkPad are you using? It reminds me of the issues I've experienced with ALPS touchpad/trackpoint models, where you would have to find a way to install the synaptic drivers to get the trackpoint buttons to work. In Device Manager, try and find the Hardware ID of your mouse - Lenovo may h...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:57 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
- Topic: Solved: Help diagnose no power on T440p
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5596
Re: Help diagnose no power on T440p
That sucks, but at least you know that it was the board - good luck getting a new (working) one.
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:11 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
- Topic: Solved: Help diagnose no power on T440p
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5596
Re: Help diagnose no power on T440p
Do you have any signs of life at all, is the power button lit? If not you should try and use the emergency reset button along with a power reset. If you still get nothing then see if all the connectors are in properly. If they are, quickly see if your old board still powers as you might have receiv...
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:10 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
- Topic: Solved: Help diagnose no power on T440p
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5596
Re: Help diagnose no power on T440p
Do you have any signs of life at all, is the power button lit? If not you should try and use the emergency reset button along with a power reset. If you still get nothing then see if all the connectors are in properly. If they are, quickly see if your old board still powers as you might have receive...
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:45 am
- Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
- Topic: General maintenance tips and tricks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3114
Re: General maintenance tips and tricks
Keyboard and touchpad wear just comes with use, but I'm a firm believer that washing your hands before typing helps reduce wear due to all the oils that our bodies produce - these can add to the shiny effect on keys. Software is a big part of maintenance and whenever I setup, diagnose or update TPs ...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:06 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732978
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I compared it with my good adapter board, it doesn't seem like I can do much - I guess my previous post was just desperation. Welp, it's a good thing I bought two of these, I'll be sure to be more careful in the future!
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:20 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732978
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I've messed up one of my adapter boards...I managed to destroy a number of docking pin connector pads - a combination of inexperience, too much heat and bad flux (which I probably didn't need). The question is, am I able to salvage them? The bottom side of the board looks good so I should still be a...
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:24 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
- Topic: T440s panel in T440?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1841
Re: T440s panel in T440?
I've upgraded a T440 with a FHD display, no problems with it at all. The only thing to make sure of is that you're buying a non-touch LCD for a non-touch T440 as the touch screen models require a different screen cable.
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:42 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: Windows 7 or XP up to date T61 ISO's?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10193
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:24 am
- 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: 18126
Re: How many interest in a WQHD (2K) kit for T420s and T430s?
Is there anything upcoming for non-S T420/T430's? I'd be interested in a WQHD kit for an S model but a FHD or WQHD kit for a regular T420/T430 would be way cooler IMO.
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:18 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732978
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I took delivery of an SPB3, but I think it's been damaged during transit - there's weird marks under the surface of the screen, and the panel itself looks a little bit twisted... :oops: Sadly I can't even test it as I don't have my FHD kit yet. :P where did you buy it ? I bought it from a European ...
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 6:28 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732978
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I took delivery of an SPB3, but I think it's been damaged during transit - there's weird marks under the surface of the screen, and the panel itself looks a little bit twisted...
Sadly I can't even test it as I don't have my FHD kit yet.
Sadly I can't even test it as I don't have my FHD kit yet.
- Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:46 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732978
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Just made payment for my kits! Thank nitro, the wait is almost over!
- Fri Jul 28, 2017 3:13 am
- Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
- Topic: Time for a new ThinkPad - can't decide
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2782
Re: Time for a new ThinkPad - can't decide
I would suggest a T440P, they have 2 DIMM slots, 1080P displays, good cooling and the choice of a 9 cell battery! The touchpad swap that Thinkpad4by3 mentioned is also a lot easier, you just have to remove the palmrest/keyboard assembly to change it IIRC. I've seen them go for £200GBP (around $260US...
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:26 am
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: T61 -- Suddendly, mysteriously, a one fingered swipe on the trackpad causes all windows to tile
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4169
Re: T61 -- Suddendly, mysteriously, a one fingered swipe on the trackpad causes all windows to tile
As fun as it is to bash Windows 10, I think it may have to do with the multi-touch settings on the touch/trackpad? I reckon your TP driver was changed my M$. Maybe try re-installing, or even uninstalling the TP driver and see how it goes.
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:13 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: SSD Drive Install Guide - T-61?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3066
Re: SSD Drive Install Guide - T-61?
Oh, I didn't realise he was talking about the Ultrabay! Like RBS said, anything can be put in there to keep it held in.
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:22 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
- Topic: SSD Drive Install Guide - T-61?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3066
Re: SSD Drive Install Guide - T-61?
Your SSD will screw into the caddy just like a regular 2.5" HDD, and it should include a plate that makes it thicker (so it is as thick as a regular HDD) but I doubt you will need to use it. You can just place the caddy back in the same rubber rails and it should go back in the machine just fine. Th...
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:05 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: Panasonic ToughBook CF-T4 + Port replicator
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1136
FS: Panasonic ToughBook CF-T4 + Port replicator
I just got this unit from work but I have no use for it and figured someone here might be interested...it seems to be in pretty good condition. Specs; Pentium M 1.20GHz 512MB RAM No HDD (caddy included) 2600+ operating hours (not much for one of these lol) I also have a port replicator (x4 USB, VGA ...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:17 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Confused on downloading drivers after fresh Win7 install
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4055
Re: Confused on downloading drivers after fresh Win7 install
Thanks. Is it the ThinkVantage System Update? What about the Lenovo Service Bridge? How does that work? Yup! Don't bother with the LSB, the only Lenovo software I download on my machines alongside the drivers is Lenovo Power Manager since you can do some pretty nifty stuff with it, such as set cust...