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T61 broken inverter
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:53 pm
by paOol
when my display is set as my thinkpad LCD (not an external source), i hear a hissing noise and the screen eventually shuts off.
someone told me it might me my inverter. how do i confirm it is my inverter and now the LCD itself? and how do i replace/fix the inverter. thanks.
Re: T61 broken inverter
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:56 pm
by Harryc
The only way to confirm it is the inverter is to replace it. Refer to the T61 Maintenance manual for the procedure.
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 67980.html
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 67760.html
Re: T61 broken inverter
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:11 pm
by paOol
darn, i have the 14.1 SXGA+ standard screen.
where can i buy a replacement inverter or find the FRU for mine?
edit: looked through the PDF and found this
Inverter card (Foxconn) 41W1478 R N
Inverter card (Sumida) 41W1479 R N
gonna google them and look for a place to order it.
Re: T61 broken inverter
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:21 pm
by Harryc
Re: T61 broken inverter
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:31 pm
by paOol
Compatible Part Numbers:
41W1478
MODEL VERIFIED! The part shown on this page is confirmed to be compatible with your model: IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad T61 (8891000)
before i go ahead and order, is there a diff between foxconn and sumida i should know about?
Re: T61 broken inverter
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:39 pm
by Harryc
I have no idea, but normally if two manufacturers are listed for the same part they are both compatible.