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ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
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ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
Hello, I was intrested in creating a FrankenPad with my IBM ThinkPad T60 (2613). What I want to know is if I can put a IBM ThinkPad T60p motherboard in my IBM ThinkPad T60 (2613) it is the 14.1" version. This is the motherboard I was looking to put in my ThinkPad T60: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad ... SwImRYT5jJ
If there it doesn't fit properly without any modifications, what modifications would be necessary to make it fit.
Thanks
If there it doesn't fit properly without any modifications, what modifications would be necessary to make it fit.
Thanks
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
That's a drop-in replacement.
Make sure you also have the correct T60p discrete fan for it.
Make sure you also have the correct T60p discrete fan for it.
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
is there any other motherboards that would be an easy fit for this system.
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
14.1" T61p. Will give you 8gb RAM instead of 3, much more powerful penryn CPUs and SATA II with Middletons BIOS AFAIK.
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The efficiency of two screens equally sized with equal numbers if pixels are equal. The time spent by a 4:3 user complaining about 16:9 is proportional to the inefficiency working with a 16:9 display, therefore the amount of useful work extracted is equal.
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
Ok, thanks for the advice but I was thinking if I could maybe put an x220 motherboard in my T60.
Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
No way no how.nightninja96 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:49 pmOk, thanks for the advice but I was thinking if I could maybe put an x220 motherboard in my T60.
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
what is the best motherboard I can put into this ThinkPad.
Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
T61/p from a 14" (4:3) system.nightninja96 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:13 pmwhat is the best motherboard I can put into this ThinkPad.
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
Would the upgrade even be worth it?
Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
Yes, IMO but that really depends on what you're intent the using the system for. If you want to go with serious graphics work, video rendering or gaming, you'll need a newer machine altogether. For most other purposes, a T61/p will do just fine.
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Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
My intentions for this system is to max out the specs and use it as my school/college laptop. Do you have any suggestions for the future upgrades to this system?
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
A T70 board will also fit, giving you a Core i7 QC if you are really THAT attached to that machine. T70 mobos are almost exclusively put in 15" models bevause of their highly superior screen options, but do what you wish. A X220 could in theory be jerry rigged in but it would require insane amounts of work, and its totally impractical.
Remember, this is still a 10+ yo machine. For college, I recommend get a X220. Its lighter, you can get batteries for it and its lighter. The T60 will be a burden on you.
Remember, this is still a 10+ yo machine. For college, I recommend get a X220. Its lighter, you can get batteries for it and its lighter. The T60 will be a burden on you.
Thinkpad4by3's Law of the Universe.
The efficiency of two screens equally sized with equal numbers if pixels are equal. The time spent by a 4:3 user complaining about 16:9 is proportional to the inefficiency working with a 16:9 display, therefore the amount of useful work extracted is equal.
The efficiency of two screens equally sized with equal numbers if pixels are equal. The time spent by a 4:3 user complaining about 16:9 is proportional to the inefficiency working with a 16:9 display, therefore the amount of useful work extracted is equal.
Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
You're better off picking up a newer machine. Anything from *20 series will be inexpensive nowadays and offer a much better performance than a T61/p.nightninja96 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:34 pmMy intentions for this system is to max out the specs and use it as my school/college laptop. Do you have any suggestions for the future upgrades to this system?
...Knowledge is a deadly friend when no one sets the rules...(King Crimson)
Cheers,
George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Cheers,
George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
How difficult would it be to put a t500 board in my ThinkPad.
Re: ThinkPad T60 FrankenPad
Extremely. You may want to start searching the forum since all of these topics have been discussed dozens of times.nightninja96 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:44 pmHow difficult would it be to put a t500 board in my ThinkPad.
Here's the long and the short of it: a T61/p board is a drop-in replacement, upgrading the system to the max will be expensive due to its use of DDR 2 RAM. You're better off with a X220/T420/s depending on your preferred size, all of which will be lighter and offer a superior battery life.
...Knowledge is a deadly friend when no one sets the rules...(King Crimson)
Cheers,
George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Cheers,
George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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