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Hello I just bought a T61 off eBay I'm pretty sure it's a 15.4 inch because the audio ports are on the left correct? Maybe someone with more experience can help me on this. My main question today is can i update the bios to the Middleton BIOS I have not received my T61 yet I was just trying to prepare ahead of time

Here's a link to the auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/262013716814?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

P.S you guys have a nice forum here

Middleton works on any of the T61 models. I have a wide screen T61 15.4" coming in the mail myself. My current T61 is a 14.1" is a wide screen as well.

Welcome to the forum.
Ex-factory your T61 looked like this:
T61 (8895-2FU)
T7300(2GHz), 1GB RAM, 80GB 5400rpm HD, 14.1in 1024x768 LCD, Intel X3100, CDRW/DVD, Intel 802.11agn(n-disabled), Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 6c Li-Ion, WinVista Business

You'll want this Middleton BIOS: http://www.mediafire.com/file/f9w4kv0k3 ... -1.08).rar

If you want to use the .ISO, you'll also need a new CD/DVD drive... (yours is bad)

ok thanks but if I'm not mistaken aren't the 14.1 widescreen T61 audio ports on the front?
*edit my mistake they are on the side

Yes, but that's a 14.1" 4:3 screen.

oh ok great thanks for that. In that case can you recommend a screen upgrade?

There is a number of compatible 14.1" panels with 1400x1050 resolution, and that is what I would put there. I don't know exact part numbers, but any 14.1" screen which ever was on a T60/T61 will work.

There are (almost) no other possible screen upgrades. It's either 1024x768 or 1400x1050 in this screen size. There were some 1600x1200 14.1" panels manufactured at some point. They are very rare, and I'm not sure how compatible they are.

great thanks you all have been a great help and I look forward to joining the community

I would suggest doing the .iso Middleton bios upgrade for you T61.

one more question I also have a X61 tablet with a working dvd drive could that fit in my T61?

Yes, the DVD drive will fit.