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[*]T60
[*]2007-DD1
[*]No fingerprint scanner (thought that was odd)
[*]4:3 screen (eyeballing it at 15", were there any other 4:3 T60?)
[*]1.8GHz Core Duo
[*]1GB ram
[*]100GB 5400rpm Hitachi HDD

It will not power on at all, no beeps even without ram or anything else attached to the bus.

I got this around Christmas time when I went to visit my family. My neighbor (childhood friend) had graduated school and come to visit as well. He handed me his Wake Forest issued school laptop to see what I could do with it. I ended up recovering his files and simply leaving the rest shelved until I learned of the awesome FlexViews in the T60 series--needless to say, I really want to get the thing working now!

I believe the planar is dead, but I want to verify the screen type before I purchase another and go through the trouble of replacing it.

Is there any way to tell if the panel is IPS/FlexView? ..or am I going to have to disassemble the screen to look at the panel model >_<

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Well what do you know! I went to Lenovo support and found the following after putting in the model #:

Based on 2007-C7U: T2400(1.83GHz), 1GB RAM, 100GB 5400rpm HD, 15in 1400x1050, 128MB ATI Radeon X1400, CDRW/DVDRW, 802.11abg wireless, Bluetooth/Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, 6c Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro

1400x1050 lets me know that this laptop *may* be IPS/FlexView, since that option was available for SXGA+ models. Hmm.. still researching..

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I referenced the following URL for part numbers:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 62806.html

The 2007-C7x SXGA+ models have two panels listed:
LG-Phillips 13N7078
BOE Hydis 13N7196

I intend to look up the specs on these panels shortly. The page is a listing of replacement parts, however, so I must ask--Is it possible for the laptop to have shipped with any *other* panel than the above two listed?

As far as I know, all SXGA+ and UXGA 15" T60 had IPS Flexview technology.

Ah sweeeet that's just what I wanted to know!

@moderators
I recommend the above info be included in the first post of the following thread, as the info contained is a bit unclear on that certain point:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=40808

Yes, if it doesn't beep with anything attached, the board is probably dead and will need replacement.

The SXGA+ screen should be an IPS screen. Most likely it's the LG 13N7078.

Awesome. Found a replacement board on eBay for $50 shipped.
There is still the issue of a missing battery, however

I have read that the T60 can accept batteries from a variety of models, ie not requiring a battery # specific to the T60. What would be the best route to go on this point?

Thanks,


Chris

PS you guys have been awesome

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Actually, I'll make a new thread on the battery topic--

Post a WTB (want-to-buy) ad in the forum's Marketplace and I'm certain that someone will come to your rescue...

A T60 planar (presuming it's working) for a $50 shipped is not a deal, but a steal...good for you!...

Neil wrote:As far as I know, all SXGA+ and UXGA 15" T60 had IPS Flexview technology.

Yes, this is my understanding. Widescreen T60's and 14" models are excluded from flexviews.