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T30 for LCD
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:31 am
by bobarotti
ISO a working, or not, IBM Thinkpad T30 for parts. Specifically, I need to replace the LCD screen so, obviously, that part must be working and in good shape. Thanks.
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:35 am
by Johan
Didn't you see the tread
(5) IBM Thinkpad T30 laptops just a few posts below yours here on the Marketplace? To me that seems as just what you're looking for?!
Johan
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:37 am
by bobarotti
Yes, I saw that and pm'd the author. Haven't heard back yet but....as I just did it a couple of hours ago that's not surprising. I also put this out there as it appeared someone had beat me to the punch. Still looking at this point. Thanks though.
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:19 pm
by jronald
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:01 am
by Unknown_K
For the most part getting whole machines is cheaper then buying seperate parts (like screens).
As far as CSB1's T30's, I purchased one recently from him with a few other machines and it did work (one bad RAM slot) and wasn't bad looking either.
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:15 am
by bobarotti
As far as the dead RAM slot...have you tried the credit card trick? I did it on my T30 and the slot works just fine. You place the RAM and then put a slice of a credit card(or two in my case) on top. When you put the cover back on it puts a tiny bit of pressure on the RAM and it suddenly works. Weird but effective for me.
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:48 am
by jronald
On all of my "fixed" slots, I always shim the modules. Normally with some think cardboard, like from the back of a legal pad. Im a belt, suspenders and duct tape kind of person!
Ron
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:35 am
by Majestic
jronald wrote:...... Normally with some think cardboard, like from the back of a legal pad. .....
Ron
Spoken like a true IBM Thinkpad Owner
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:09 am
by jronald
3 hours to catch it, boy are you guys slipping!
Ron
Re: T30 for LCD
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:33 pm
by bobarotti
As much fun as this has been...and yes it has
... Still looking for a T30 to salvage... anyone? Anyone? Buehler?