WTB: Cheap working 770 system

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#1 Post by **AlphaKilo470** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:01 am

I'm looking for a ThinkPad 770, E, ED, X or Z. I just want a working 770 to play around with because my ED died awhile back and the fun-factor never wore off on it.

I can do without the hard drive but need a caddy. Already have an ac adapter, optical drive and a DEVA card.

#2 Post by **gator** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:04 am

Make it two - I'd love to buy a thinkpad 770 (in particualr the 770z) too!

ckaufman · #3 Post by **ckaufman** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:53 am

Gator:
11 days ago I emailed the photos you asked for.
Have you received them?
CK

phr · #4 Post by **phr** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:03 am

What are these things worth these days? I think mine has 64mb and a 4gb hard drive. It's the non-dvd, 13.3" model, in pretty good shape.

Neil · #5 Post by **Neil** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:13 am

Yeah, I'd like to get some idea of the value of these units also. I have;

Product: ThinkPad 770X 9549-71U

Original description: PII 300MHz (512KB) 64MB RAM (now has 160MB) 8.1GB (now 4GB) 14.1 XGA TFT DVD (I've added a ZV-DVD PCMCIA card) 56K(ACP) Win98

It's missing one of the speaker covers on the front, and half on the docking port cover is missing on the back. Otherwise, it's in pretty good condition.

Can probably get more for it locally than on the forum, but still don't really know what to ask for it. I have a party coming over this weekend to look at buying a Thinkpad, and this 770X is one of the models I will be showing.

So, AlphaKila, what would you consider "cheap"?

pianowizard · #6 Post by **pianowizard** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:13 am

I too would love to buy a 770Z with the 13.7" SXGA (1280x1024) display. I am not interested in those with 1024x768 resolution. I'm willing to pay up to $100 shipped. If you have one in good working condition, please send me a PM.

2 Oct 2008 UPDATE: I am no longer interested in getting one.

#7 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:20 pm

pianowizard wrote:I too would love to buy a 770Z with the 13.7" SXGA (1280x1024) display. .

+1

Neil · #8 Post by **Neil** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:28 pm

Well guys...today I picked up almost what you all are looking for. A 770X 9549-7AU with the SXGA+ display. It works, but it's in rough shape right now. The display is dim, but works. So maybe needs an inverter, or CCFL replacement, I'll have to investigate further later. And the case is pretty banged up. I have lots of 770 spare parts so I think I can fix it up fairly well. We'll see.

I also have a working 770Z base that is missing it's display entirely . Would any of you guys be more interested in a Frankenpad 770Z with the SXGA+ display, or the 770X fixed up to original specs?

I'll be looking for around $100 for it either way, once it's working right. Unless someone wants to make an offer as-is.

#9 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:36 pm

Neil, I'll take a fixed up SXGA+ 770Z for $100. What's the machine type/model on the base?

Neil · #10 Post by **Neil** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:12 am

The 770Z Type is 9549-81U. It will probably be late this weekend before I know how this is going to work out. Will keep you posted.

#11 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:44 am

Neil, I just picked up a 770Z on EBay that looks like an SXGA+ model, so this one can go to the next member on the list who wants one. Thank-you!

jronald · #12 Post by **jronald** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:22 am

(jljpnp)(@)(gmail)(com)

I just acquired a 10 year old IBM (Lenovo) ThinkPad 770X.
Everything works, except the battery is dead, and the DVD-ROM drive will open (sometimes), but you cannot read any discs in it.
$75.00 (includes shipping inside the continental U.S.
Includes:
ThinkPad 770X
AC Adapter
External/Internal Floppy Disk Drive w/cable
Original box
Recovery CDs (2)
Windows ME Upgrade w/Product ID
A CD with all the drivers/manuals/etc. downloaded from the website
Start-up disk

Here's the specs:
IBM-Lenovo ThinkPad 770X Laptop

Model: ThinkPad 770X
Type: 9549
Type: 9549-7AU
S/N: 78-Z7783
10/98

OS: Windows 98 First Edition upgraded to Windows ME (Millennium) 4.900.3000
52783-016-1190953-14259

MOTHERBOARD: 95497AU
Bus Clock: 66MHz

CPU: Intel Pentium II Mobile 300MHz MMX
32kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

BIOS: IBM IIET41WW 09/10/99
1. Power on the system.
2. When the message "Press F1 for IBM BIOS setup Utility" appears at the bottom right hand corner, press the F1 key. Wait for the "BIOS Utility" screen to appear.
3. Select System Information. BIOS version is displayed at "System BIOS Version" line.
F8 = Boot Menu
Esc = BIOS Setup

CMOS BATTERY: Lithium 3volt CR2025 (new Energizer battery installed 10/02/0cool

MEMORY: Maximum Memory = 320MB
Installed RAM: 130496KB RAM (128MB) = (64MB on-board + 64MB SODIMM in 1 slot)
64MB on-board memory + 2 - 128MB (in slots) = 320MB Total RAM
2 memory slots available (1 is occupied, 1 is empty)
128MB IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad 144pin PC66 SDRAM SODIMM Memory (p/n 01K1150)

HDD: IBM-DLA-28100 (E182115 S) 8.1GB (8190MB) VC0VC065387 17MM ATA/33 12MS 512K 4900RPM
FRU P/N: 02K0514
ASM P/N: 02K0512
P/N: 01K9735
11S00K4141Z1M7GT065387

HDD Label info:
S/N: VC065387
P/N: 00K4141
FRU: 83H7100
MLC: F21144

DVD-ROM: IBM/M a t s u s h i t a (Matshita/Panasonic) Model:SR-8171-L Internal DVD-ROM drive (swappable)
Sept 1998
11S05K8884Z1MNUS005148
DATE: 9809
REV. 001
FRU PN: 05K8885
ASM P/N: 05K8884

FDD: IBM/M a t s u s h i t a Model:FD-05U 12J0425 Internal/External Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44MB (swappable)
SWUL-W
FRU P/N: 14J0425
ASM P/N: 83H6258
*11S83H6258Z1MNUJ193771* 9802 A04
LR53510 E75017

VIDEO CARD: IBM ThinkPad 770X/770Z (Cyber9397DVD) (TriDent)

SOUNDCARD: Crystal SoundFusion
Crystal WDM Audio Codec

CARDBUS CONTROLLERS: Texas Instruments PCI-1251/1251A CardBus Controller

TOUCHPAD: PS/2 TrackPoint Stick (no touchpad)

LAN NETWORK CARD: MS Notebook Network LAN Adapter 10/100 MN-120 (wired network PCMCIA card)

MODEM: 56K/V90 ThinkPad Modem (onboard)

DRIVE BAYS: IBM ThinkPad UltraBay
IBM ThinkPad UltraBay Hot/Warm Swap Driver

AC ADAPTER: IBM J15JR566HC0
P/N: 02K7010
FRU P/N: 02K7011
Model: AA20210
Input: 100-240V 1.2A-0.5A 50/60Hz 99-151VA
Output: 16V 3.36A

BATTERY: IBM Li-Ion (the battery is DEAD)
FRU P/N: 02K6508
ASM P/N: 02K6488
1M3LS4800S2
NOM: 10.8V 4.8AH

This is on another board I frequent, but you must be a member. On the email address at the top, lose the brackets and add the dot

Ron

#13 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:46 am

Product: ThinkPad 770X 9549-7AU [change]

Operating system: All [change]

Original description: PII 300MHz (512KB) 128MB RAM 8.1GB 13.7 SXGA TFT DVD 56K(ACP) Win98

That one has the SXGA LCD. Nice deal for someone ...

TriAngle · #14 Post by **TriAngle** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:13 am

I am the owner of the above ThinkPad 770X system.

I fixed the DVD-ROM drive by reinstalling using the Recovery DVD (Windows 98FE), then upgrading to Windows ME.
The DVD-ROM drive now works perfectly.

The only issue is the DC battery is dead. I found a new 6600mAh one on amazon for around $70 including shipping.
Also included on CD and floppy disk is the updated BIOS, which cannot be updated unless the unit has a functioning and fully charged DC battery.

The RAM could also be upgraded to the max, which is 320MB.
I found 2 128MB SODIMMs online for around $22 each.

This laptop has no 'cosmetic blemishes', no scratches, etc.
The LCD screen looks very good, as I can see no bad pixels.
The unit has been completely wiped down with anti-bacterial wipes to remove any residue.

Included Software:
ThinkPad 770X Product Recovery CD-ROM
ThinkPad 770X Customization CD-ROM
M$ Windows ME Upgrade CD-ROM w/Product Key label
M$ Broadband Networking Setup and Network Utility MN-120
M$ IntelliPoint 3.1 Mouse Software CD-ROM
CD-ROM containing product info, Win98/WinME drivers, Manuals, etc.
ThinkPad 770X WinME Startup Floppy Diskette
ThinkPad 770X Updated BIOS v1.10 (IIET42WW) Floppy Diskette

Because I had to reload the OS, etc. and replace the CMOS battery, and download/burn the WinME updates to CD-R, the price is now $100.00 U.S., which includes shipping anywhere in the continental U.S., via UPS ground.

TriAngle · #15 Post by **TriAngle** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:19 am

I finally succeeded in updating the BIOS even though the DC battery is dead.

Yeah!!!!

Neil · #16 Post by **Neil** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:24 pm

Sorry guys, my SXGA screen is damaged so I can't offer it for sale. I do however have a 770, a 770X and a 770Z all with XGA screens, and in good shape that I can let go fairly cheap depending on whether you want a barebones unit, or fully loaded.

Anyone interested in one of these collectors items (although not as collectable as SXGA.

), please PM.

TriAngle · #17 Post by **TriAngle** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:35 am

I solved the DVD-ROM problem by totally restoring the system. Now the DVD-ROM drives works like new.
I also added a 256MB PC100 SODIMM in the #2 available slot.
Now the total RAM is 384MB. That's 64MB PC66 onboard, with 64MB PC66 in #1 slot, and 256MB PC100 in #2 slot.
It runs much faster. The 256MB PC100 defaults to 66MHz (PC66).
I took my 2 256MB PC100 SODIMMs out of my old Vaio and installed them and it worked even better. So, it will take 512MB PC100 or PC133 indeed. It ignores the 64MB PC66 onboard if you add the 2 256MB SODIMMs.
This laptop has no physical damage or blemishes or scratches, period.
Works like a top.
I also flashed/updated the BIOS even though the DC battery is dead.
This would be a good machine to remove Windows from and then install Linux onto.
The price is now $125.00 shipping included anywhere in the continental U.S.A.
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