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I got a T61 (widescreen 14.1 1440x900) that did not boot. Thinking it just needs a reflow i did reflow. After few boots it died again and i went to search for answers

Now that i read about the Nvidia issue, i want to replace the board

What i cant find is :

- What FRUs are Intel boards that i can use ?

- Does the Nvidia heatsink fit the Intel boards ? (ie are the CPU and Northbridge in the same spots ?)

- Are there any AMD GPU boards ?

- Can standard T60 (4:3) board be used in the T61 ? (what issues if it can ?)

Check MM for FRU. Don't know of it off the top of my head myself.

Your old HSF will be fine.

No AMD GPU in the T61.

I guess you can because a T601 Frankenpad is a T61 4:3 MB in a T60 4:3 15" Flexview. Essential you are asking if the opposite can be done and I don't see why not. Why one would want to do this I don't know? T60 MB can only accommodate 3 GB RAM, slower CPU and only SATA I speed. Being able to flash Middleton's BIOS on a T61 is a benefit.

Ash wrote:
- Are there any AMD GPU boards ?

No.

- Can standard T60 (4:3) board be used in the T61 ? (what issues if it can ?)

Not on a widescreen unit.

The MM (for 14.1 widescreen models) does list only Nvidia boards for the compuyter type i have (7663 CTO)

Intel boards are listed for other types (14.1 widescreen as well, but not 7663 CTO)

Does it mean that they match or not ?



Now, the MM lists total 6 Intel boards, of them 2 are "Without 1394 for R series" and 4 "With 1394 for T series". It is not clear to me though what is the difference between the 4 boards for T series. Are there significant differences ?



And one more thought. Doesnt the chipset in my dead Nvidia board have a disabled Intel GPU in the chipset ? Is it possible to hack the board to use the Intel ?

Ash wrote:The MM (for 14.1 widescreen models) does list only Nvidia boards for the compuyter type i have (7663 CTO)

Intel boards are listed for other types (14.1 widescreen as well, but not 7663 CTO)

Does it mean that they match or not ?

Any board from a 14" widescreen fits.

And one more thought. Doesnt the chipset in my dead Nvidia board have a disabled Intel GPU in the chipset ? Is it possible to hack the board to use the Intel ?

No and no.

Slightly off topic but does the NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M in a T61P have the same potential problem as the NVIDIA 140 GPU?

twillis449 wrote:Slightly off topic but does the NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M in a T61P have the same potential problem as the NVIDIA 140 GPU?

Yes.

still...which one is better to choose ?


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EvoT61 wrote:still...which one is better to choose ?

For what purpose exactly?

To explore possibilities and for genuine use


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EvoT61 wrote:To explore possibilities and for genuine use

Any will do then...