T60/T60p 15" platform questions (screen, video card)

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okashira · #1 Post by **okashira** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:38 pm

I'm interested in picking up a (used) 15" T60.
First and formost I need a Flexview, SXGA+, or preferably the UXGA.
I would also like dedicated graphics, preferred v52xx series.

My questions.

1.)Can a standard t60 15" with the regular XGA be swapped for a flexview? (SXGA+? UXGA?) has anyone attempted or know the similarities of the displays?

2.) Can a SXGA+ FV screen be swapped for a UXGA screen?

3.) Can a base 15" T60 with intel GMA 950 system be upgraded to dedicated graphics? (e.g. is there a vid card slot empty and soldered to the board or would it require a new motherboard?

4.) Can a T60 15" with dedicated graphics already(i.e. x1300) be upgraded to a higher card? (i.e. v5200) or is the card soldereid to the motherboard?

I apprecate any contribution.
thank you.

andrey · #2 Post by **andrey** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:03 pm

1 & 2: i'd be interested to hear an answer from someone who has done the swap.

3 & 4: the answer is no since video card is soldered to the motherboard.

-- Andrey

jjesusfreak01 · #3 Post by **jjesusfreak01** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:59 am

I believe the answers to 1 and 2 are yes, since I have read multiple accounts of people doing it. That said, I have an SXGA+ screen, and its definitely good enough for me, I dont think I would need UXGA for anything, but some might.

brentpresley · #4 Post by **brentpresley** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:14 am

1) yes
2) yes
3) ALL video for ALL thinkpads EVER made is soldered to the motherboard, you have to swap boards to upgrade video
4) see answer for 3

okashira · #5 Post by **okashira** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:04 pm

Thank you guys for your answers. I now feel confident I can swap screens between any 15" t60 or t60p be it XGA, SXGA+ or UXGA.

In one circomstance, I was thinking of buying a super cheap 15" t60 with the regular XGA screen and slapping a flexview in that system.

I have one more question, Ill just ask here to avoid another thread.

besides the video card, processer choice and screen, is there any other difference between a regular 15" t60 and a 15" t60p "workstation" ?

Thanks again.

edit: nice system BTW, brentpresley. just what I would like...

axiom · #6 Post by **axiom** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:28 pm

okashira wrote:...
besides the video card, processer choice and screen, is there any other difference between a regular 15" t60 and a 15" t60p "workstation" ?
...

The difference should only be the gpu

okashira · #7 Post by **okashira** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:06 pm

axiom wrote:
okashira wrote:...
besides the video card, processer choice and screen, is there any other difference between a regular 15" t60 and a 15" t60p "workstation" ?
...
The difference should only be the gpu

cool. Just to clarify... three are no differences in build quality, materials, ports.. etc?

brentpresley · #8 Post by **brentpresley** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:22 pm

okashira wrote:
axiom wrote: The difference should only be the gpu
cool. Just to clarify... three are no differences in build quality, materials, ports.. etc?

None.

T60/T60p 15" platform questions (screen, video card)

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