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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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

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?

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.