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Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 1:05 pm
by karotlopj
I recently bought an old T60 (Type 1953-DAU) (15in screen), but can't get it to switch on.
When I plug in the PSU the power light comes on as does the battery charging light, but when I try powering on they go out.
Is there anything I should try before scrapping it?
Re: Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 1:25 pm
by Neil
Remove the battery, then try the power button. Does that make any difference?
Re: Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:37 pm
by j.harris
I wouldn't scrap it, why not sell it here on the forum?
Re: Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:34 am
by RealBlackStuff
Get an Intel-GPU motherboard from a standard 4:3 (non-widescreen) 14.1" T61.
A few small mods to the chassis, and Bingo! you have a Frankenpad!
Your new T601 can now run with up to 8GB RAM and at SATA-II speed (with Middleton's BIOS.
Re: Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:21 am
by karotlopj
Neil wrote:Remove the battery, then try the power button. Does that make any difference?
No.
I did come across this article about the 'secret powerbutton' on T60's and wondered if this might be applicable but haven't got it to work so far.... maybe it won't...
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j ... HMK2AeFXJA
Re: Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:23 am
by karotlopj
j.harris wrote:I wouldn't scrap it, why not sell it here on the forum?
What would anyone do with it?
If it's fixable then I'd be interested in fixing it myself.
Re: Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:32 am
by karotlopj
RealBlackStuff wrote:Get an Intel-GPU motherboard from a standard 4:3 (non-widescreen) 14.1" T61.
A few small mods to the chassis, and Bingo! you have a Frankenpad!
Your new T601 can now run with up to 8GB RAM and at SATA-II speed (with Middleton's BIOS.
Where would I get one of these?
My T60 is a 15" model, so I'm not sure if you are suggesting that a motherboard from a 14" T61 would fit...
I didn't realise there were so many motherboards for the T60. I already bought a replacement for another T60 which stopped working only to find that certain slots were missing.
The idea of this Frankenpad sounds intriguing....
Re: Is my T60 salvageable
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:12 am
by ajkula66
karotlopj wrote:
Where would I get one of these?
This forum's Marketplace comes to mind...
My T60 is a 15" model, so I'm not sure if you are suggesting that a motherboard from a 14" T61 would fit...
Yes, it will fit just fine. It's been done thousands of times. Minor mods required. Everything you need to know can be learned by searching this forum.