Display problem with X61 Tablet, (1440x1050)

[zogthegreat]

Hi everyone,

I am having problems with an X61 tablet that I am rebuilding. The lcd is a 1440x1050 sxga+. For some reason it only comes up as 1024x768 both in BIOS and in the OS. I tried it on my friends X61 tablet and that tablet saw it as 1440x1050 with no problem.

I am using the Middelton BIOS although I have tried reverting back to the original Lenovo/IBM BIOS.

Any one have any thoughts as to what the problem is?

Thanks

zog

BTW, I did try my friends 1024x768 and it work with no problems. (Although I do seem to have some problems with the digitizer).

[ZaZ]

All the details are here.

[zogthegreat]

Hi ZaZ,

From what I can see, the thread that you linked is for putting a sxga+ on a X60/X61 laptop, not tablet. From what I have been reading, the tablet should switch resolutions automatically, (as demonstrated by switching the screens from on tablet to the other). My problem is that the X61 tablet that I have won't change resolutions automatically. I searched around and it seems that the screen is for the tablet and not the laptop version.

BTW, here is the FRU for the screen,

HV121P01-101 / 42T0464

I have an X61 laptop with a 1024x768. FRU# is HT121X01-101 / 42T0435. I will try this on my tablet and see if it works. If it does, I will do the mod to put the 1440x1050 on the laptop.

[zogthegreat]

OK, the 1024x768 is a no-go on the tablet. I am going to try the 1440x1050 on the X61 laptop, (doing a quick BIOS change right now). Probably end up looking for a 1024x768 on Ebay.

I hope the 1440x1050 works on the laptop, I prefer the X61 laptop to the X61 tablet, (which of your children do you love more?), and really prefer the higher res screen.

[axur-delmeria]

It might be your LCD cable. Try connecting your entire display assembly on your friend's X61 tablet. If the cable's at fault, SXGA+ won't work on his tablet.