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Are/were there known power delivery problems on the T61?

Last post by JBUK « Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:59 pm
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by ioixd » Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:09 pm

So my T61 randomly gave out this morning. It would not power on with the battery inserted, which would indicate battery issues, but when the battery...

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Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:59 pm
Memory

Last post by OneByteCPU « Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:58 pm
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by OneByteCPU » Sat Dec 18, 2021 5:43 pm

Why are 4GB sticks of DDR2 so expensive?

What are the chances this is real?

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Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:58 pm
Need help find HMM for 7659-12G's T61 for parts list

Last post by devinfriday « Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:32 am
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by devinfriday » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:32 am

Hi, after buying the wrong battery pack i am looking for the correct HMM with parts list for my T61, model 7659-12G, 14,1 wide. Pdf on this site do...

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Last post by devinfriday
Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:32 am
Compatible CPUs for T61p

Last post by amang « Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:04 pm
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by amang » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:18 pm

Hello folks. Is there a list of CPUs that are compatible with T61p that I can refer to? I have a T61p with a T7800. What do you think it's worth...

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Last post by amang
Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:04 pm
Part left after opening a T61

Last post by devinfriday « Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:39 am
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by devinfriday » Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:48 am

Hi, i have one part that is left behind after disassembly a T61. I have made the following steps:

removed palm rest
removed keyboard
removed left...

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Last post by devinfriday
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:39 am
Changing CPU on Frankenpad T601

Last post by Natakranta « Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:18 pm
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by frankenized » Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:52 pm

Hi guys,

I've had a Frankenpad T601 for about 5 years, and it is of course my favorite laptop. It has an SSD drive with Windows 7 and the Middleton...

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Last post by Natakranta
Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:18 pm
BOE HYDIS HV150UX2-100 Ghosting (with video link)

Last post by Robsa990 « Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:25 am
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by Robsa990 » Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:40 am

Hello guys, this is my first time posting on the forums.

I've built myself my first T601P Frankenpad with the BOE HYDIS HV150UX2-100 UXGA panel. On...

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Last post by Robsa990
Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:25 am
T61 long post on Windows 10

Last post by SAIYAN48 « Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:26 pm
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by propane865 » Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:25 am

Hi,

After upgrading to windows 10, my T61 seems to run an extended memory test on every startup, increasing the POST time considerably. I suddenly...

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Last post by SAIYAN48
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:26 pm
42W2821 vs 42W2820 on a T61 with an integrated GPU

Last post by Lister « Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:08 am
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by maxemillian » Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:29 pm

The fan in my 14.1 4:3 T61 has developed a slight rattle when spinning at low RPMs.

I'm debating between the two FRUs listed in the thread subject,...

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Last post by Lister
Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:08 am
fx570m overheating

Last post by Lister « Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:04 am
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by thinkpadusert61p » Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:52 am

Hello folks I have an issue it very overheats when i use 3d aplications sometimes above 85 degrees C. I replaced thermal paste (use arctic mx 4)...

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Last post by Lister
Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:04 am
X7900 doesn't work

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:16 am
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by thinkpadusert61p » Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:10 pm

Recently purchased from china CPU X7900 for test on my thinkpad T61p with motherboard 42W7653 and it doesn't power up. Have no one error post beeps...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:16 am
T61 Frankenpad UXGA convesion no display

Last post by spidey90250 « Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:11 pm
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by spidey90250 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:00 pm

Hello I have had a 14.1 T61 in a T60 Chassis for the last 4 years with no issues. The motherboard originally a NOS board 44c3924 dated from 2012. I...

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:11 pm
Are the motherboards of my two ThinkPad T60s compatible?

Last post by olex126 « Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:54 am
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by ThinkBG » Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:35 am

Hello.

I have two IBM Thinkpad T60 laptops:

1) 14 Inch TYPE 1951-A94 S/N L3-CDD22 06/11. Working laptop with a Core Duo CPU, 2 GB RAM and a pretty...

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Last post by olex126
Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:54 am
keyboard numbers drawing? T61

Last post by n2ri « Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:03 pm
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by n2ri » Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:58 pm

how can I get a drawing showing what numbers are assigned to keys on keyboard? had warning saying key 40 is stuck wth key is that lol

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Last post by n2ri
Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:03 pm
T60/T61p + 2503 Dock, No Post

Last post by n2ri « Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:36 pm
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by LexLocatelli » Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:43 pm

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to use both a T60 and T61p with a 2503 Advanced Dock and a PCIe GPU. T61p has Middleton BIOS, T60 has Stock BIOS. Here's...

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Last post by n2ri
Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:36 pm
T60 stuck in 100mbps ethernet mode.

Last post by dr_st « Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:54 pm
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by fefrie » Sun Oct 10, 2021 2:09 pm

Intel Pro / 1000 Network Driver is what the details say.

Same as my other T60, which connects at 1gbps no problem.

Both laptops are mounted on...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:54 pm
Is it possible for a T60 battery to swell?

Last post by theterminator93 « Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:12 pm
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by thinkpac » Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:30 am

At work I use a HP ZBook G3 Studio. It has a fairly thin battery. Twice in the past year, I have had to get the battery replaced because it started...

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Last post by theterminator93
Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:12 pm
Just bought a T61, anything I should know about them?

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:16 pm
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by plerlin » Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:25 am

I just bought a T61 for an FBLA trip to Chattanooga, and I was wondering if there is anything I should know about it.

Specs:

2.2ghz Core 2 duo

2gb...

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Last post by cadillacmike68
Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:16 pm
How do you install zender bios?

Last post by TimeTomorrow « Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:34 pm
Replies: 7
by nightninja96 » Mon May 10, 2021 8:27 pm

Hello, I have a T60p that I need to install zender bios on.. I have it downloaded and burned on a dvd, but it brings me to a command line. How do I...

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Last post by TimeTomorrow
Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:34 pm
Replacing motherboard in thinkpad t60 15.4"

Last post by adam88 « Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:52 am
Replies: 4
by adam88 » Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:25 am

Hi, i have thinkpad t60 widescreen model 15.4 , it is type 8742 and it have ati x1400 graphics. Lately graphics stop working, there are strange...

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Last post by adam88
Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:52 am
WI-FI/BLUETOOTH card upgrade on T61p

Last post by thinkpadusert61p « Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:38 am

by thinkpadusert61p » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:38 am

If someone had experience with that,describe please to me which card would be better for t61p also wanna know it is possible to put bluetooth 5.0 to...

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Last post by thinkpadusert61p
Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:38 am
Identifying faulty NVS 140M GPUS? (Warning: Picture)

Last post by unixed « Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:31 am
Replies: 14
by Garlic Bread » Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:18 am

Hi!

I have found a 15.4 T61 mobo for sale, but the seller does not say if the GPU is of the revised kind or not. The production date is 08-2008, so...

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Last post by unixed
Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:31 am
T60 External monitor problem

Last post by dr_st « Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:44 pm
Replies: 15
by dagashi » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:03 pm

I have a T60 and I am currently running windows 7. It has an ATI mobility X1400 video card.

Up until about 3 weeks ago, I was easily able to output...

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Last post by dr_st
Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:44 pm
Can the T60 use WUXGA panels?

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:20 pm
Replies: 22
by iModFrenzy » Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:49 am

I took a look at the T60 LCD thread but there wasn't any mention of WUXGA panels from the T61s.

Would this work? A 1080p resolution on the T60 would...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:20 pm
T61 TuuS's replacement motherboards

Last post by Cigarguy « Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:28 am
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by Sleora » Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:58 pm

Hello there, I heard that it was possible to get my hands on a NOS/modified motherboard for a T61, is it true ?
Just for context, I bought not long...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:28 am
Replacement screw sets for T61 or any T-series from T30 series onward

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:24 pm
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by cadillacmike68 » Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:44 pm

Any recommendations for replacement screw sets for T-series? I need some mostly for some T61s but for anything for T30 thru T/W 530 would be useful....

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Last post by cadillacmike68
Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:24 pm
T61. Windows 10. Audio Glitching

Last post by maxemillian « Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:17 pm
Replies: 21
by maxemillian » Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:30 pm

I have a 14 T61. It's got a T7700 and an SSD and I have flashed the Middleton BIOS.

I use the computer to write and edit documents using Microsoft...

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Last post by maxemillian
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:17 pm
Bricked BIOS

Last post by DAXY « Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:52 am
Replies: 11
by DAXY » Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:07 am

Hello again :D !
In last thread I had T61 with faulty graphic card, so I managed to buy a better piece.
Specs:
T61p
T9500 (Penryn)
MB 42w7648 - 14.1...

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Last post by DAXY
Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:52 am
T601 DVD connector

Last post by dances_with_woof « Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:00 pm
Replies: 3
by dances_with_woof » Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:59 pm

I am extremely close to finishing my first T601 Frankenpad, but the DVD drive comes up short from connecting with the T61 motherboard. Is there a...

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Last post by dances_with_woof
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:00 pm
T61 buying advice

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:52 am
Replies: 19
by Garlic Bread » Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:47 pm

I am looking to buy a T61, and I have some questions.

First, screen options. I really miss the 4:3 aspect ratio, and I would love to own a laptop...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:52 am
Ultrabay compatible hdd caddy for T61

Last post by dr_st « Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:50 am
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by devinfriday » Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:39 pm

Hi, i am going mad for finding a compatible ultrabay for a second hdd in place of the dvd burner. If anyone has some links they were welcome in pvt,...

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:50 am
Dead T60p: reasons?

Last post by atagunov « Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:34 am
Replies: 8
by BigCatAndy » Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:04 pm

Hello,

I recently bought T60p (2007-8JG), which has no display and does not start. I opened it - the inner parts look untouched, CPU is present, RAM...

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Last post by atagunov
Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:34 am
BIOS via DOS

Last post by dr_st « Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:21 am
Replies: 8
by Ermak » Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:30 am

Why is everyone updating BIOS through Vidnovs? It is much more convenient and reliable, like through DOS. I did this. I made a USB bootable USB flash...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:21 am
Swapping the T60p Hydis into a similar T61

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:23 am
Replies: 6
by Think43p » Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:47 am

This is my current config:

ThinkPad T60p 2007-WUK
BIOS - 2.20 79ETE0WW
T7200 - 64 bit (changed from T2600)
15in 1600x1200 LCD (BOE Hydis)
256MB ATI...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:23 am
1 long beep and 2 short beeps

Last post by unixed « Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:41 pm
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by abdus » Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:40 am

hello everyone, how are you doing, i have a problem and i wish you can help me with it, i will appreciate your help.
i am using thinkpad t61, it has...

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Last post by unixed
Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:41 pm
Weird graphics

Last post by unixed « Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:51 pm
Replies: 11
by DAXY » Wed May 26, 2021 1:41 pm

Hello, I am new here! Also sorry for my weak english.
Just bought T61 few weeks ago. Decided to make it kinda Retro station for my old games. So far...

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Last post by unixed
Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:51 pm
T60 “Upgrade”

Last post by jb10 « Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:13 pm
Replies: 36
by illenic » Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:36 am
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Hello friends, I’m curious, are there any other think pad models maybe more recent or more capable than a T60/T60P that I could just swap my ssd...
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Last post by jb10
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:13 pm
Broadcom Crystal HD on the T60; worth it?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:18 am
Replies: 5
by Lox » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:17 pm

Hi all, recently i just restored a 2008-66M T60 and i'm planning it to use for some flash games, basic programming and maybe watching youtube.
I was...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:18 am
IBM Splash Logo on Middleton BIOS

Last post by nrtkr2lb « Mon Jun 14, 2021 1:32 am
Replies: 2
by jcdbm » Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:24 pm

Hi, I'd like to replace the logo on my Windows 10 / Windows XP 32-bit (dual boot) T601's Middleton BIOS with the IBM logo found on the T40 and such,...

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Last post by nrtkr2lb
Mon Jun 14, 2021 1:32 am
Discoloured/yellowed UXGA screen

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:02 pm
Replies: 4
by P.P.A. » Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:20 am

I managed to find a R50p's UXGA screen (IDTech, FRU PN: 92P6683) on eBay, and successfully installed it in my recently built T60/T61 Frankenpad...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:02 pm
Bought 3 T8300 CPU's off eBay, got BGA converted chips and they are all different SKUs!

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Sat May 29, 2021 10:03 pm
Replies: 6
by kfzhu1229 » Thu May 27, 2021 10:02 pm

I have a T61 14.1 widescreen and its competitor, Latitude D630 both containing a T7250 CPU. They are definitely held back by the CPU and the T9xxx...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Sat May 29, 2021 10:03 pm
T61 streaming problem with 64-bit Windows

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Tue May 25, 2021 3:30 pm
Replies: 29
by Mindfulness Quebec » Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:27 pm

I recently configured two T61's (discrete) with 8GB of RAM and installed 64-bit Win-7. Both of them do a lot of stopping and buffering on CNN.com and...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Tue May 25, 2021 3:30 pm
T60P + 2503 Dock + GT1030 heaven BUT NOW ...USB IS DEAD

Last post by farfignoogin « Thu May 20, 2021 12:58 pm
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by 128MB » Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:08 pm

I just spend 3 days getting the 2503 dock and gt1030 gpu working with my T60P and the results are amazing.
But now today i tried my Prodikeys DM PS/2...

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Last post by farfignoogin
Thu May 20, 2021 12:58 pm
T60p - Keyboard working in BIOS but not Windows Error Recovery

Last post by thomaskid « Thu May 20, 2021 12:25 pm
Replies: 7
by thomaskid » Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:27 pm

Hi all, first post in these forums!

I have a 14 T60p, running Windows 7. My issue is that I am unable to get past the Windows Recovery Screen as my...

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Last post by thomaskid
Thu May 20, 2021 12:25 pm
Ultra Bay floppy for T61

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Wed May 19, 2021 10:36 pm
Replies: 3
by karotlopj » Tue May 18, 2021 7:29 pm

Can I get an ultrabay floppy for a T61? I have a number of ultrabay caddies and know they are not all the same.

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Last post by cadillacmike68
Wed May 19, 2021 10:36 pm
T61 FullScreen Magnifier (UltraZoom) "wrong" res.

Last post by freename « Tue May 18, 2021 9:31 am
Replies: 9
by IJALB » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:38 pm

On my T61 14.1 Wide (1440x900 WXGA+) I sometimes use the ThinkPad FullScreen Magnifier Utility, Ver. 1.16 (AKA ThinkPad UltraZoom) with Fn+Space....

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Last post by freename
Tue May 18, 2021 9:31 am
T60 with Windows XP

Last post by WarMachine « Mon May 17, 2021 11:39 am
Replies: 7
by wk5901 » Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:50 am

I have suddenly been getting numerous horizontal stripes with the screen freezing.
I wonder if anyone can suggest what the problem might be.
Many...

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Last post by WarMachine
Mon May 17, 2021 11:39 am
ThinkPad T61 widescreen wobbly hinge assembly repair - SUCCESS

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun May 16, 2021 1:23 am
Replies: 3
by kfzhu1229 » Sat May 15, 2021 3:03 pm

Yesterday I have received a really badly beaten up ThinkPad T61 14.1 widescreen that I would say it's the worst condition ThinkPad (that hasn't been...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun May 16, 2021 1:23 am
Trackpoint moving by itself - Keyboard connector not seated properly?

Last post by TOTAL « Tue May 11, 2021 12:23 pm
Replies: 5
by xsixt » Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:01 pm

Is there any relationship between the seating of the keyboard connector - and the movement of the trackpoint?

I briefly replaced a WLAN card, so the...

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Last post by TOTAL
Tue May 11, 2021 12:23 pm
I think the GPU is reading artificially high and is causing TPFC to run the fan constantly.

Last post by zoltan87 « Mon May 10, 2021 8:44 am
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by fefrie » Tue May 04, 2021 7:34 pm

I've had this specific T60 for a year now after my last T60 had a mobo failure and didn't start up. It was a straight clone, except for the sierra...

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Mon May 10, 2021 8:44 am

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