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[GUIDE] Make your T60 with ATI run *cool* (and quiet)

Last post by 600X « Thu Jul 18, 2024 2:38 pm
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by 600X » Fri Jul 04, 2014 2:21 pm
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Hello there,

Many people still love and use their T60's. This doesn't come as a surprise; they are really awesome machines and some even call them...
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Thu Jul 18, 2024 2:38 pm
LCDs on T60/T60p - types, availability and other discussions

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by Kyocera » Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:45 pm
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This thread is for people who want to know about the different LCD panels (and their resolutions) used in the T60 series, the availability of these...
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Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:05 am
T61 Wiki has a new home

Last post by TuuS « Fri May 18, 2018 4:43 am
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by johnmcdonnell » Thu May 17, 2018 9:04 pm

The T61 Wiki has a new permanent home:

A huge thank you to Bill Morrow for hosting this content and to RealBlackStuff for optimizing the code and...

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Last post by TuuS
Fri May 18, 2018 4:43 am
Dead T61 w/Nvidia 140M? Here's an option. *PICS*

Last post by farmall « Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:10 pm
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by Wesley » Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:39 pm
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Many of you who have purchased a Lenovo T61 with the Nvidia 140m discrete graphics have discovered that there was a flaw in with the graphics card....
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Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:10 pm
T60 Upgrading Advice

Last post by dcfbf « Thu Jan 15, 2026 6:33 pm
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by Scribbs » Fri Jan 09, 2026 2:36 pm

Hey I’m new here, so apologies if I’m a little out of my depth here or don’t see to know much of what I’m talking about. To make a long story short,...

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Last post by dcfbf
Thu Jan 15, 2026 6:33 pm
T60 - Modified BIOS & x64 CPU questions

Last post by metal03326 « Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:53 pm
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by CicadaCool » Wed Jun 04, 2025 4:47 pm

Hello everyone,

For a while now I have wanted to run a GNU/Linux-Libre distro on my T60. The OS needs an x86_64 processor, and I have purchased one...

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Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:53 pm
Asking for advice: Should I still do the T601?

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Tue Dec 23, 2025 10:46 am
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by dcfbf » Fri Nov 28, 2025 9:51 pm

I have just gotten the T60 that I was planning to use to use for the T601 frankenpad project.

I was expecting it to be broken because it was listed...

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Last post by Glaurung-quena
Tue Dec 23, 2025 10:46 am
Help Enabling SLIC & SATA II After Flashing Middleton BIOS

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:02 am
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by tendencyatlas » Tue Dec 09, 2025 3:45 am

I’m planning to upgrade my T61 with a new drive to improve performance, but I need to confirm that two Middleton BIOS features are actually working....

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:02 am
Trying to find 14" LCD cable for T60

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Tue Dec 09, 2025 7:38 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Sun Dec 07, 2025 8:32 am

Trying to resurrect a 14 T60 screen. The LCD cable is shot. Every place I look is either out of stock, outrageously expensive, or offering a 15.4...

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Last post by Glaurung-quena
Tue Dec 09, 2025 7:38 am
T61p with a P9700

Last post by dcfbf « Mon Dec 08, 2025 12:31 pm
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by phobiak » Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:32 am

Hello everyone today i managed to find a t61p 14 inch 4:3 for 25 eurs. Fully working with Nvidia chip and manifacture date of 08/07. I was looking...

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Mon Dec 08, 2025 12:31 pm
I thought 4:3 T61 were supposed to have good hinges

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Dec 03, 2025 7:38 am
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by dcfbf » Mon Dec 01, 2025 5:42 pm

I just opened up my 4:3 T61 and I found that the hinges were very loose (if I let it go from under 45 degrees it just falls)
It was already wobbling...

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Wed Dec 03, 2025 7:38 am
Enabling trackpad cannibalizes the trackpoint

Last post by dcfbf « Thu Nov 27, 2025 8:51 pm
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by dcfbf » Tue Nov 25, 2025 4:59 pm

This is a strange one:
I'm currently using the T61 4:3 that I'm going to frankenpad, but it seems whenever I enable the trackpad, the trackpoint and...

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Last post by dcfbf
Thu Nov 27, 2025 8:51 pm
What chassis modifications exactly are needed for T601F?

Last post by dcfbf « Mon Nov 24, 2025 2:27 pm
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by dcfbf » Sat Nov 22, 2025 7:57 pm

As a freshman member, I have decided that now is a good time for me to build a T601F and perhaps advance to the next step of my ThinkPad obsession....

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Last post by dcfbf
Mon Nov 24, 2025 2:27 pm
T60/T61 RAM Compatibility Question with DDR2 Modules Above 2GB

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Thu Nov 13, 2025 2:37 pm
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by annawonka » Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:43 pm

Hi everyone, I’m trying to upgrade my ThinkPad T61 with more RAM. I currently have 2×1GB DDR2 sticks installed, and I’m considering using 2×2GB DDR2...

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Last post by Glaurung-quena
Thu Nov 13, 2025 2:37 pm
How to fix TrackPoint

Last post by dcfbf « Wed Nov 12, 2025 2:24 pm
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by giovanazzi » Sun Nov 09, 2025 9:22 am

I got a T61 with dead TrackPoint and its buttons. I'm aiming to restore it and wonder if it is possible without changing the entire keyboard

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Last post by dcfbf
Wed Nov 12, 2025 2:24 pm
14" T60p fn/ctrl swap BIOS

Last post by giovanazzi « Sun Nov 09, 2025 8:58 am
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by Gonzaleitor » Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:33 pm

I found talk online about a fn/ctrl swap, but the files are down. Does someone has the files? Also, does this BIOS remove the Wifi card whitelist?

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Last post by giovanazzi
Sun Nov 09, 2025 8:58 am
TrackPoint and Bluetooth problems on T61

Last post by giovanazzi « Mon Nov 03, 2025 10:37 am
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by giovanazzi » Mon Nov 03, 2025 7:43 am

Hi, sorry for my English, and that's my first post.

Recently I bought myself used T61, which is working and doing so pretty well, but have some...

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Last post by giovanazzi
Mon Nov 03, 2025 10:37 am
Any good sound driver for Win 7?

Last post by Loci « Fri Oct 31, 2025 3:02 pm
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by Loci » Thu Oct 30, 2025 5:36 pm

Hi!
Have everything working on my T60 with ATI graphics card. Have Windows 7 Ultimate installed. Only thing that's not working properly is the...

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Last post by Loci
Fri Oct 31, 2025 3:02 pm
Top Half HV150UX2-100 Led Backlight for T60 T70 T700

Last post by FranckDeng « Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:20 am
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by FranckDeng » Sat Apr 05, 2025 7:55 am

Is there anyone interested in it?
Here is the link:

THANK YOU!

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Last post by FranckDeng
Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:20 am
T60 gets stuck at boot screen

Last post by Scorpion8 « Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:21 pm
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by Glaurung-quena » Sat Sep 13, 2025 11:39 am

Two t60s that I've been refurbishing have exhibited this symptom. I'm wondering if it's something that can be fixed, or if this is motherboard fault?...

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Last post by Scorpion8
Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:21 pm
Wifi Card upgrade suggestions?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu Sep 18, 2025 5:41 am
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by babysheegoth » Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:32 pm

Looking upgrade wifi card to something as modern as possible that also makes sense financially.

Also how to remove whitelist from middleton bios?

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Thu Sep 18, 2025 5:41 am
T61 heatsink compatibility

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Fri Sep 05, 2025 9:59 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Tue Sep 02, 2025 1:53 pm

I have a 15.4 t61 that needs a new heatsink. I had a non-wide t61 heatsink in my parts bin.

Bemused that while the two heatsinks look like they...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Fri Sep 05, 2025 9:59 am
Broke my SXGA+ screen, which replacement to get in 2025?

Last post by Redaa « Fri Sep 05, 2025 3:33 am
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by Redaa » Sun Aug 31, 2025 5:17 pm

I recently broke the SXGA+ screen of my 14.1 4:3 T61.
In 2025, what is the best (bang for buck) sxga+ screen replacement you can easily get? I've...

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Last post by Redaa
Fri Sep 05, 2025 3:33 am
Disassembling the 14" T61 LCD without breaking anything.

Last post by Redaa « Fri Aug 29, 2025 11:09 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Wed Jun 05, 2024 2:04 pm

After a couple days struggling with the lid of a 4:3 T61 and cursing the engineers who designed it and the writers responsible for the hardware...

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Last post by Redaa
Fri Aug 29, 2025 11:09 am
Best way to upgrade RAM and SSD on a T61 without overheating?

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Thu Aug 28, 2025 9:59 am
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by skylerwhite » Wed Aug 27, 2025 3:53 am

Hi everyone, I just got a used T61 and I’m thinking about upgrading the RAM and maybe swapping the HDD for an SSD. I’m a bit worried about...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Thu Aug 28, 2025 9:59 am
Thinkpad T60 Type 2008 would not turn on

Last post by teamfortress « Fri Aug 15, 2025 6:26 am
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by teamfortress » Sat Aug 09, 2025 11:30 am

Hello forum,

I'd like to get some help since I have no idea what happened
My ATI graphics Thinkpad T60 stopped turning on and here are the symtomps,...

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Last post by teamfortress
Fri Aug 15, 2025 6:26 am
T61 motherboard acting up

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Thu Jul 31, 2025 5:12 pm
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by musikalnie_globus » Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:29 pm

Hello,

i have a ThinkPad T61, specs:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7100
GPU: NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
RAM: 2x2GB Crucial CT26664AC800.M16FH
Drive: Intenso...

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Last post by Glaurung-quena
Thu Jul 31, 2025 5:12 pm
Thinkpad T60 failing to boot

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:33 pm
Replies: 7
by phil917k » Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:22 am

I have an old T60 which has been fun to keep going all these years. It is unfortunately now failing to boot. The symptoms are:
- I plug in the power...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:33 pm
Silly question regarding T61 GPU

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:21 am
Replies: 17
by babblefish » Fri May 30, 2025 4:24 am

I just bought a very clean T61 off eBay for $30 +$20 shipping. It is the 14.1 widescreen version and has a T9500 processor. Type 7663-CTO. One of the...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:21 am
Can anyone get me a 4:3 T61 disassembly guide?

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:42 am
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by tts_rayhan » Mon Jun 09, 2025 8:45 pm

I recently disassembled a T61 with a 4:3 display for maintenance. However, when I search up online, all of the guides are for the widescreen ones....

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Last post by Glaurung-quena
Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:42 am
T61 ExpressCard egpu behaving in a odd manner

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:51 am
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by huohuo » Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:25 pm

Greetings, some time ago I have decided to purchase a expresscard egpu riser to turn my beloved T61 in a true gaming laptop. Alas this endeavor...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:51 am
Today's mystery: a T60 that refuses to power on with a certain charger

Last post by TPFanatic « Sun May 11, 2025 10:48 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Sun May 11, 2025 10:36 am

Today I ran into an issue where one T60 refuses to power on with a certain charger. That charger works with other thinkpads, and the T60 in question...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Sun May 11, 2025 10:48 am
Suggestions for removing spray paint splatter from Thinkpad case plastic

Last post by ThinkPad560X « Sat May 03, 2025 10:52 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:45 pm

Found a nice T60 15 , but the previous owner was very careless with their painting project and the laptop has tiny speckles of spray paint all over...

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Last post by ThinkPad560X
Sat May 03, 2025 10:52 am
T61 switches off after 2 seconds, cant find reset hole

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Apr 28, 2025 2:13 am
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by thinkpadforum777 » Sun Apr 27, 2025 7:52 pm

Hi, I have a T61 which hasnt been used over winter but suddenly when trying after 6 months is trying to boot then switching off after 2 seconds. Ive...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Apr 28, 2025 2:13 am
Extremely stiff hinges on a 15.4" T61

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:35 pm
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by Glaurung-quena » Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:02 pm

Just received a widescreen T61P with extremely stiff hinges, as in I hesitate to close the lid now that I've opened it because it feels like it's...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:35 pm
T61 inverter board on T60?

Last post by Midochisawa « Wed Apr 09, 2025 10:16 am
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by Midochisawa » Wed Apr 09, 2025 5:32 am

Hello, this may be a dumb question but my T60 inverter board just died out and sourcing parts locally is limited to the T61 inverter boards, is it...

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Last post by Midochisawa
Wed Apr 09, 2025 10:16 am
Does anyone have experience ordering the 15" flexview panels from aliexpress or ebay?

Last post by ivo850 « Thu Mar 27, 2025 1:34 pm
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by connect5 » Mon Oct 21, 2024 11:42 am

I want to get the best screen possible for my T60 (I might put a t61 motherboard in it later, dunno yet) but I can't seem to find a good reliable...

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Last post by ivo850
Thu Mar 27, 2025 1:34 pm
TIL: Not all T60 15" ATI systems had flexview displays.

Last post by dr_st « Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:21 pm
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by Glaurung-quena » Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:53 am

I thought that a 15 T60 with ATI graphics would automatically come with a flexview screen. I was wrong. Behold the specs (from Lenovo's Withdrawn...

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:21 pm
T60 blue screen

Last post by donli « Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:44 am
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by donli » Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:10 am

T60 currently have win11 usb flashdrive installed.
I connected new PC to T60 via USB cable and immediately blue screen appears on T60.
It is not...

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Last post by donli
Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:44 am
T61p black screen

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:50 pm
Replies: 4
by oxygen14 » Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:42 am

6458-CT0 does not boot anymore, a few weeks after a Middleton BIOS & CPU upgrade (T7500 to a T7700 pulled from another T61p T7700 to T9300 upgrade)....

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:50 pm
The Complete 6x-series QXGA Thread

Last post by TPFanatic « Sat Mar 15, 2025 2:20 pm
Replies: 125
by bhtooefr » Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:19 pm
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I thought I'd go ahead and create a thread just for this, as a convenient reference for answers on QXGA swaps.

I'll edit this post as needed to keep...
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Sat Mar 15, 2025 2:20 pm
Spacebar space bar not working correctly

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Thu Mar 13, 2025 8:58 am
Replies: 6
by cjacek » Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:23 pm

Sorry if this was asked before (I did a search beforehand but came up with nothing) but how common is it that the space bar on the T60 gets so that I...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Thu Mar 13, 2025 8:58 am
Acquired a T60, which path should i take now?

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:37 am
Replies: 11
by Redaa » Tue Mar 04, 2025 11:36 am

I was doomscrolling on a local website and came across a listing for a 14.1 T60 for 5€ really close to me, immediately went and picked it up.
Seller...

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Last post by Glaurung-quena
Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:37 am
T61 Crashing: Running out of troubleshooting options.

Last post by guilldeas « Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:16 am
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by guilldeas » Fri Mar 07, 2025 11:17 am

Hey so I'm trying to restore back to life an old T61 ( You'll find the specs here: ), first things I did was swapping the HDD for an SSD, change the...

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Last post by guilldeas
Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:16 am
T60 Chassis with T14 Motherboard

Last post by TP Newt « Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:54 am
Replies: 3
by TP Newt » Fri Mar 07, 2025 3:21 pm

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I've gotten interested in the idea of retrofitting a motherboard from a newer laptop into a T60 chassis. The reason...

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Last post by TP Newt
Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:54 am
Plastic film sticking out from bottom of infrared port?

Last post by Glaurung-quena « Thu Mar 06, 2025 3:35 am
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by sammyjay » Wed Mar 05, 2025 2:07 pm

Hi all,

I recently got a T60 and noticed a thin piece of plastic sticking out from the bottom of the translucent IR port cover. The plastic is...

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Last post by Glaurung-quena
Thu Mar 06, 2025 3:35 am
T61 possible GPU upgrade

Last post by TPFanatic « Sun Mar 02, 2025 7:36 pm
Replies: 10
by huohuo » Wed Feb 26, 2025 4:17 pm

Hello, for some time now I've been wondering on what to do when the day of my Quadro 140m demise will unfortunately come.
Originally I had...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Sun Mar 02, 2025 7:36 pm
My turn to build T601 frankenpad, better late than never :)

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Sun Mar 02, 2025 11:24 am
Replies: 12
by God Of Gaming » Thu Feb 27, 2025 7:59 am

Hello, I've read some interesting and useful posts here over the years, but only just now registered as I want to ask for assistance with building...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Sun Mar 02, 2025 11:24 am
X9000 - is it worth it?

Last post by x7nofate3 « Wed Feb 26, 2025 1:21 pm
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by sebileis » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:18 pm
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Hello everyone! So as I continue to gather the parts I need to complete my T601 FrankenPad project, I have to wonder, does the X9000 processor really...
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Wed Feb 26, 2025 1:21 pm
ThinkPad T61 15.4" Reassembly Help

Last post by OldeThinkPadEnthusiast « Tue Feb 25, 2025 3:16 pm
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by OldeThinkPadEnthusiast » Mon Feb 24, 2025 9:27 pm

Hello everyone. I am currently working on a T61p motherboard swap on my 15.4 T61 but does anyone know if there are any guides for doing a full...

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Tue Feb 25, 2025 3:16 pm

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