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SOLD: Crappy T42 - COMPLETE, but needs work! $89 del.

Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:59 pm
by underclocker
SOLD: Complete T42 that won't boot, is worn, has broken or dying parts - it'll make a great prop for a movie.

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I'll list all the details below, but don't get your hopes up, it isn't pretty. Minimally, it has a loose GPU, fans spins and LEDs glow at power up (it used to boot up with pressure on the GPU; no repair has been attempted, this GPU is epoxied down by factory - a reflow is possible).

Cosmetically, it's worn, but not destroyed, the cover is scuffed up, the keyboard is shiny and the bottom case is only missing a small plastic piece from the USB port area (common problem). It will wind up on eBay unless a forum member has a special need for this type of beast.

Bottom line, if you can repair the motherboard and drop in a working hard drive, you'll have a working T42 beater. It is complete, with every cover and screw in place.

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Reduced to $89 delivered in the U.S. PayPal, USPS money order or cash accepted.

Product: ThinkPad T42 2374-K47
Original description:
Intel Pentium M 735 (Dothan 1.7GHz) --> now Intel Pentium M Banias 1.5GHz; fan works fine
1GB RAM --> now 512MB RAM (2 x 256MB PC2700 sodimms)
60GB 7200rpm HDD --> now dying 40GB 5400rpm HDD
14.1 XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD --> bright, but has two small hot spots and small scratch; T42p clear plate label!
32MB ATI Radeon 7500 motherboard --> minimally, it has a loose GPU (see above for more detail)
CD-RW/DVD-R Multi-Burner --> now DVD player, works fine
Intel 802.11b/g wireless (MPCI) --> now Cisco 802.11b wireless (MPCI)
Modem (CDC)
1Gb Ethernet (LOM)
UltraNav --> no cracks in palmrest bezel
Keyboard --> works fine, shiny keys, NMB version (blue suction cups)
Secure Chip
6 cell Li-Ion battery --> maybe lasts an hour
Windows 2000 COA --> Windows 2000 COA is there!
IBM AC adapter --> has nick in cord, works fine; a little electrical tape would be a good idea
Way out of warranty

Re: FS: Crappy T42 - COMPLETE, but needs work! $89 del. *PIC*

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:03 pm
by underclocker
Picture links added and price reduced to $89 - for a complete T42...

Re: FS: Crappy T42 - COMPLETE, but needs work! $89 del. *PIC*

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:54 pm
by AllTPedOut
PM sent