T21 Resolution

[txspaderz]

This is a stupid question I think.

I have a Thinkpad T21. With the resolution set at 1024x768 it fills the screen correctly. When I set the resolution any higher, the screen 'expands' past my lcd. If that makes sense. It expands bigger than my screen, and I have to move my mouse down or up / left or right to show the rest of the screen.

Is there a fix for this?

I've tried updating all my drivers / Savage adapter drivers.

Thanks so much!
Jacob

[Msmax]

Your current LCD does not support higher resolutions then 1024x768.

If you like to have higher resolution then you have to replace your LCD.

Msmax

[Stargate199]

The LCD is XGA only displaying 1024x768. Since your T21 is not an SXGA+ model (you would have that display if you did), you cannot upgrade to an SXGA+ screen. To do so you will need to get a T21 motherboard with the Savage XI+ video chipset of a T22 or T23 that can support SXGA+ LCD.

[Msmax]

@Stargate:
Are you sure a motherboard change out is needed?
He can select a higher resolution now, but the LCD is XGA and not SXGA as you say. There for he needs to pan for access to some area's.

I think a LCD and cable change out will be sufficient, correct me if I'm wrong.

Msmax

[nikki605]

According to the IBM tawbook, only 6 models of the T21 came with the 14.1" SXGA+ LCD screens:

2647-57U
2647-5AU
2647-5BU
2647-97U
2647-9AU
2647-9BU

Cross-referencing those model numbers to the Hardware Maintenance Manual, all T21's take the same motherboard FRU (12P3366) EXCEPT for models 2647-5xx, 9xx & Cxx, which take motherboard FRU 12P3369. All of the SXGA+ models are either -5xx or -9xx according to tawbook. In the tawbook description for the graphics controller, it says the 5xx/9xx models use the S3 Savage IX8+, and all other models use the S3 Savage IX8.

The motherboard would need to be replaced with FRU 12P3369. My guess would be that they are rare and when you can find one - expensive (if the seller knows what he's got). A quick search on eBay produced 0 results for that FRU. ACS Outlet will sell you one for $190 No thanks, I'll pass!