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Intel 4695AGN "Windows Inbox Drivers" compatible with Windows 10?

Last post by MEA707 « Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:35 am
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by MEA707 » Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:37 am

I know there's been many discussions about the Intel 4965AGN WiFi card not supported in Windows 10.

I came across this Intel page that references...

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Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:35 am
Anyway to upgrade to OpenGL 2.0 for a T60?

Last post by ThreeIguanasPerSecond « Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:32 am
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by tik34Load » Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:32 pm

I'm aware there's better support for OpenGL under Linux, but is there some way to upgrade to at least 2.0 under Windows?

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Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:32 am
T61p powers on when connected to power

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:03 pm
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by H-Atkinson » Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:56 pm

I recently picked up another 4:3 T61p from a local seller, and got an SSD in it along with 8 gb of ram. Its got a T9300. For some reason, as soon as...

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Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:03 pm
Fixing T60p IPS display (replacing CCFL with LED)

Last post by wujstefan « Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:44 pm
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by kyletv05 » Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:51 pm

I have a non-working T60p I bought off eBay. The machine does not power on at all. The reason why I bought it was because it had a 1400x1050 IPS...

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Last post by wujstefan
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:44 pm
modern fancontrol for linux

Last post by vavet « Sun Dec 22, 2019 4:49 pm

by vavet » Sun Dec 22, 2019 4:49 pm

hi,
I have tried all fan control programs and scripts for t61 from thinkwiki and elsewhere. all of them seem to be obsolete for modern distros (mine...

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Last post by vavet
Sun Dec 22, 2019 4:49 pm
T61 bluetooth(BCM2045B) drivers

Last post by donli « Sat Dec 21, 2019 6:50 am
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by donli » Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:58 am

Wondering what is the proper Bluetooth driver set for T61 BCM2045B win10 build 1909 that not requires further installation (device manager, driver...

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Last post by donli
Sat Dec 21, 2019 6:50 am
How does the T60 Lid Switch work?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:28 pm
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by fefrie » Thu Dec 19, 2019 5:09 pm

I've taken apart the lid mechanism completely, and am curious as to how the mechanism that activates standyby mode, or turns off the CCFL when the...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:28 pm
Mod? Noisy Fan in 2503 Advanced Dock

Last post by W500tragic « Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:03 pm
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by DukeOfURL » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:54 pm

I've really had it with the noise from the dock. The really stupid thing is that the fan is blowing out cool air. It does not need to be running at...

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Last post by W500tragic
Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:03 pm
Still possible to find a 1400x1050 T61p?

Last post by ThorOfAsgard « Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:38 pm
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by ThorOfAsgard » Tue Dec 03, 2019 4:53 pm

Never see them on eBay for sale, not even in completed items. I used to own one a long time ago, so I know they exist! Perhaps all of them had the...

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Last post by ThorOfAsgard
Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:38 pm
T60 ThinkPad Audio Driver

Last post by zoltan87 « Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:35 pm
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by warp4dennis » Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:36 pm

For some reason there is a SoundMAX audio driver on my T60 ThinkPad, and it does not amplify the Sound enough.
It's gotten to the place where my...

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Last post by zoltan87
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:35 pm
Ati FireGL failing VRAMs - was thermopad the culprit?

Last post by micrex22 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:13 am
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by ziemeck » Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:45 am

I am planning to clean cooler on a T60p and I wonder how should I cut the thermopad for GPU (no T61 cooler around to go for no-pad config and with...

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Last post by micrex22
Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:13 am
Best 9 Cell T60 Battery

Last post by boberto19 « Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:27 am
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by nightninja96 » Sat Jul 27, 2019 2:09 pm

Hello, I am looking to get a new battery for my T60, since Lenovo doesn’t make batteries for the T60 anymore, what’s the next best opting?
Thanks

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Last post by boberto19
Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:27 am
T601 driver issues

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:26 pm
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by H-Atkinson » Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:03 pm

I recently built 2 more T601s and am having some driver issues with one of the machines. (both have X9000, FX750m, 8 gb, LED UXGA, Windows 7 Ultimate...

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Last post by ajkula66
Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:26 pm
Thinking of upgrading...

Last post by newyorkpaulie « Tue Nov 26, 2019 12:26 pm
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by newyorkpaulie » Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:55 am

I've been using T-61 15 Thinkpads for years now and would like some suggestions for what I might upgrade to. I like the ease of swapping out the hard...

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Last post by newyorkpaulie
Tue Nov 26, 2019 12:26 pm
Looking for an SXGA+ panel for my T60 2007-57U

Last post by devicemodder « Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:39 pm
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by devicemodder » Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:34 pm

Like the title says, I have a T60 Model number 2007-57U that i would like to upgrade the panel on to be 1400x1050. I have already upgraded the...

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Last post by devicemodder
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:39 pm
Question about memory on the T60 wide screen

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:27 am
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by TinkerMan » Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:59 am

Does the T60 15.4in, actually support 4GB or ddr 2 at 533MHz?

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:27 am
Got a T60 at flea market, need battery/charger

Last post by Muse « Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:25 pm
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by Windfall » Tue Jul 02, 2019 4:06 pm

I got a t60 for ten bucks. It's in amazing shape (The XP Professional sticker is blemish free, like it sat in a box all it's life), and I wanted to...

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Last post by Muse
Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:25 pm
Where to download Middleton's BIOS for T61p 15.4 Widescreen?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:05 am
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by E350 » Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:47 am

What is the best link to download Middleton's BIOS to DVD for installation with Windows 10 64-bit on the following T61p 15.4 Widescreens?

1. CPU...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:05 am
T61 Troubleshooting - Occasionally, Odd Beep Code.

Last post by H-Atkinson « Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:57 pm
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by DiagonalArg » Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:57 pm

I've got a T61 6459-CTO. When I turn it on, the fan spins, and within 15 seconds shuts down. Nothing comes up on the screen - no post, nothing. No...

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Last post by H-Atkinson
Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:57 pm
What does it take to swap an LCD? T500 in T61?

Last post by DiagonalArg « Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:51 am
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by DiagonalArg » Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:15 am

I've got an extra LCD from a T500. It's an LG (LP154WX7 (TL)(A2)). That's an LED screen. I've also got the board that goes with it (that's an...

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Last post by DiagonalArg
Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:51 am
Where to source dead/nonfunctional 15" T60s?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:56 am
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by H-Atkinson » Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:54 pm

Ive got boards and panels to build another batch of T601ps w/ LED flexviews, but unfortunately cant seem to find any dead 15 T60s on eBay as I...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:56 am
T601 bluetooth light

Last post by H-Atkinson « Tue Oct 29, 2019 3:50 pm
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by H-Atkinson » Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:09 pm

This is a really specific question, and its not the end of the world if it wont work, but will a wifi+bluetooth combo card in a T601 still activate...

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Last post by H-Atkinson
Tue Oct 29, 2019 3:50 pm
[Curiosity]T60/1 fingerprint reader USB [PICS]

Last post by dr_st « Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:02 pm
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by matn__ » Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:13 pm

Hello.

Today I was looking at fingerprint reader from broken palmrest and I thought: What will happen when I connect it to my PC USB port? :idea:...

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Last post by dr_st
Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:02 pm
T61P

Last post by Cigarguy « Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:47 pm
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by smf » Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:14 pm

im buying a T61p this week. What is the fastest cpu i can install on that system or are there different variations and if so, what one should I be...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:47 pm
T60p screen mystery

Last post by ajkula66 « Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:55 pm
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by brucehe » Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:57 pm

Hello all,

I have a T60 with a T60p ATIfireGL board installed. It runs fine but on boot up it exhibits some interesting markings on the boot up...

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Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:55 pm
Another T60 FrankenPad!...Different approach...Pic links

Last post by FryPpy « Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:35 pm
Replies: 34
by Peak2Peak » Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:45 pm
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This version of the T60 FrankenPad takes a slightly different approach to get an Intel GM965 motherboard with GMA x3100 graphics into a T60's chassis...
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Last post by FryPpy
Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:35 pm
Cannot find inverter for IPS upgrade anywhere

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:34 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:31 am

Where should I go to get a 42T0079 inverter for my planned upgrade from XGA to an IPS panel on my 15 T60? They seem to be completely unavailable - no...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:34 am
T60 & T61 wireless card not functioning

Last post by EewGross « Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:40 pm
Replies: 10
by Stimov » Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:45 pm

Both wireless cards are not working, tried the driver page and got nothing. Tried both Windows and Linux and I got nothing. On Ubuntu it says...

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Last post by EewGross
Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:40 pm
2005-built T60p DEMO 2007-OVU

Last post by H-Atkinson « Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:18 pm
Replies: 17
by H-Atkinson » Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:55 pm

I recently picked up a T60p prototype on eBay with a production date of 2005. The model number is Type 2007-OVU, which according to Lenovo (and...

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Last post by H-Atkinson
Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:18 pm
T601 mute key issue

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:37 pm
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by H-Atkinson » Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:38 pm

I recently built another T601, and installed my usual drivers (running windows 7 ultimate x64). These include power manager, hotkeys, nVidia drivers,...

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:37 pm
Bios for T61 with intel gpu for 1066fsb

Last post by unixed « Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:18 am
Replies: 8
by santi0297 » Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:25 pm

Hello guys!.

I'm looking for some help to find the correct bios for my T61 (7661 model), to use a T9600 cpu. The laptop is the 14.1 model, with an...

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Last post by unixed
Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:18 am
Where can I find a quality replacement CCFL?

Last post by fefrie « Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:04 pm
Replies: 3
by fefrie » Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:27 pm

Continuing my journey of trying to repair the CCFL of my T60

At this point, it's sort of running. If I turn on the laptop with the panel flat on the...

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Last post by fefrie
Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:04 pm
Is middleton BIOS compatible with my setup?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:24 am
Replies: 4
by vroomZOOM » Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:12 pm

Hello

I have this super old t61 that everyone makes fun of running windows 10 x64 pretty well. I would like to put a better processor in it, so far...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:24 am
T60 no left click on trackpad or keyboard

Last post by 2die4 « Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:58 pm
Replies: 4
by 2die4 » Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:53 am

hi hope you guys can help me

i bought a T60 to restore on ebay and installed windows xp on it

when i go into windows the left mouse button does...

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Last post by 2die4
Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:58 pm
Orange ThinkLight

Last post by Lister « Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:02 am
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by Lister » Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:25 pm

Hi all,
some time ago I was at home R60 15 with orange LED ThinkLight, I'd gained LCD cable orange ThinkLight for my T601 Frankie. My question is,...

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Last post by Lister
Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:02 am
Does Anybody Enjoy the WUXGA?

Last post by wujstefan « Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:21 pm
Replies: 8
by LowRes » Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:39 pm

Hey guys,

I have a lot of T60p/T61p coming and they’re all 15.4” widescreen either WSXGA+ or WUXGA screens. Are these screens any good? I know the...

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Last post by wujstefan
Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:21 pm
What's the URL for the product identifier?

Last post by Cigarguy « Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:59 pm
Replies: 1
by fefrie » Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:25 pm

The one where I can look up Type/Product ID to see the specifications of the laptop? Shopping for another T60

For whatever reason, changing the...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:59 pm
T-61 Reinstall Vista...

Last post by olddog « Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:36 am
Replies: 14
by inHaliburton » Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:14 pm

I have a T61 that I bought used years ago and am just getting around to using. Has a Vista Product Key on label on bottom of computer. When booting,...

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Last post by olddog
Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:36 am
14.1 T601 Frankenpad with 15.4 T61 board

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:07 am
Replies: 1
by H-Atkinson » Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:21 am

Hello,

I recently picked up a 2009-built 15.4 inch, FX570m 256mb, Penryn native board for ~10 USD at a local store. Ive also got a T601 which...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:07 am
Looking for Input - T61p Optical Drive

Last post by Rob Mayercik « Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:07 pm
Replies: 5
by Rob Mayercik » Wed Sep 04, 2019 2:24 pm

Having an issue with the optical drive in my T61p (1.41-inch 4:3, 8891-CTO) - I insert a disc, and it just sits there making noise and blinking the...

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Last post by Rob Mayercik
Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:07 pm
Middleton BIOS 2-part flash for CTRL-FN swap

Last post by okedoke « Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:24 am
Replies: 1
by okedoke » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:53 pm

Hi,

First of all - thanks very much for this site, it is awesome! I only came across the T61 recently, and it is built like a rock.

I have a 7661...

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Last post by okedoke
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:24 am
Replaced CCFL but now the video cable is bad?

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:19 pm
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by fefrie » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:41 pm

Have a T60 with bluetooth, and the bluetooth ribbon part ripped, which may or may not be a red herring, as when I replaced the CCFL the first time,...

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Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:19 pm
Dell screen for a T61

Last post by Droider « Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:20 pm
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by olddog » Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:10 pm

I have an upgraded T61 with Middleton BIOS, a T9500, and a nice 1680x1050 screen.

it's an excellent machine which I don't want to part with (or not...

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Last post by Droider
Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:20 pm
T61 MXM GPU in Ultrabay mod

Last post by unixed « Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:42 am
Replies: 15
by H-Atkinson » Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:09 pm

I made a post on r/thinkpad a few hours ago, and was told to post this here as well.

I am currently working on a method of fitting an MXM 3.0 A GPU...

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Last post by unixed
Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:42 am
Batteries for the T60 and T61 series, types and availability

Last post by wujstefan « Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:46 am
Replies: 22
by TinkerMan » Tue May 28, 2019 4:00 am

This thread is for people who want to know about the different batteries used in the T60 and T61 series, the availability of these batteries in...

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Last post by wujstefan
Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:46 am
T60 batteries - battery guru help!

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:44 pm
Replies: 3
by T60dude » Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:44 pm

I bought 2 9-cell T60 batteries off of eBay for my 2 T60s. One was used and one was Brand New . I looked and the seal was still intact on the 9 cell...

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Last post by ajkula66
Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:44 pm
Question: T60 Motherboard Replacement Options

Last post by unixed « Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:46 am
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by RedPandaDuchy » Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:15 pm

Well I think my motherboard went dead...... i see there is a lack of T60 on ebay that is 15 and is an intel graphics, but I see way way more...

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Last post by unixed
Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:46 am
Modified 15" T60 screen cable/inverter for LED screen

Last post by zoltan87 « Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:01 pm
Replies: 12
by sebileis » Tue May 21, 2019 8:49 am

Hello all:
I'm building a Frankenpad T601 and have all of the parts in place to do it, minus one thing. I managed to snag a Boe-Hydis HV150UX2-100...

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Last post by zoltan87
Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:01 pm
T60 Blue Screen mild gaming

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:24 pm
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by korpse413 » Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:57 pm

Hello,

I recently inherited a T60 2007WXS shown in Windows XP dxdiag, back of case shell shows 2007-CTO? Not sure why, maybe shell was swapped...

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:24 pm
T61 Bios lock out.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:19 am
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by Nylo » Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:25 pm

I purchased this machine new long ago and password protected the BIOS. No supervisor password.

Out of the blue a few years ago I got an unknown...

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Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:19 am

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