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Tracked down a Sharp uxga 14.1" panel, and did the swap with my T60 today. Member xyz on this forum posted directions several years ago, its pretty straight forward. The screen connector has a pin that needs to be removed to make it work properly. Hardest part was getting the back of the panel apart to gain access to said pin.

I am attaching a picture of the screen I used showing the part number. Also attached a a picture showing my new 1600x1200 resolution .

Screen isn't the brightest screen I have used in a thinkpad, but its not bad. The resolution is nice and very detailed. Big upgrade, I am glad I took the time to do it!

Credit to xyz for the directions in this thread - http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 8&start=30

http://i58.tinypic.com/2exscjp.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/11lh3ea.jpg

Mod edit: only pictures <50KB are allowed as per Forum Rules! Changed them into links.

Great mod! Any tips for tracking down the panel.

Searching for LQ141U1LH02 found me some links for panels, make sure it says UXGA though.
They seem to be $100+ range, mislabled ones are lower res screens.
Found one from PC Hub

I had this screen on a 14.1" T42. Didn't like the lousy viewing angles, or the low contrast, or the added weight, but loved the real estate. If I could put one on my Toughbook CF-Y7, I would!

pianowizard wrote:I had this screen on a 14.1" T42.

After the modification, is it also a direct fit?

PowerPC wrote:

pianowizard wrote:I had this screen on a 14.1" T42.

After the modification, is it also a direct fit?

Yes. See this thread: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=47899

I enjoyed this screen for 3 years, until the video card eventually failed.

The screen for sure isn't the most modern. It is a bit lacking in the viewing angle, and brightness. However for how I use my T60, it works great!
If I were to use the laptop on the go a lot, or in a vehicle; I probably wouldn't go with this screen. I would get a newer type sxga+.

The high resolution is so nice though, the pixels are very tight at this resolution in 14" screen. I am considering doing an LED mod on this panel down the road.