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LED mod for HV121P01-101 (X61s)
LED mod for HV121P01-101 (X61s)
Hello everyone!
I'm a happy owner of the X61s laptop. I liked it so much, that I decided to give it a second life - changed all the parts that were used after so many years. It's so great to type on it!
I'm working on Arch so old processor is not the biggest problem for me, unfortunately the screen is. It's very dark and low resolution keeps me from using it as a main computer. I ordered the HV121P01-101 screen from Aliexpress (i know that they are not perfect, but want to give it a try) and also would like to give it the LED mod. Obviously there is a 'daylight kit' that has a great opinions here, but after 2 months of sending emails i didn't get any reply form the author.
Could you recommend any other LED kit for this screen?
Best regards,
Piotr
I'm a happy owner of the X61s laptop. I liked it so much, that I decided to give it a second life - changed all the parts that were used after so many years. It's so great to type on it!
I'm working on Arch so old processor is not the biggest problem for me, unfortunately the screen is. It's very dark and low resolution keeps me from using it as a main computer. I ordered the HV121P01-101 screen from Aliexpress (i know that they are not perfect, but want to give it a try) and also would like to give it the LED mod. Obviously there is a 'daylight kit' that has a great opinions here, but after 2 months of sending emails i didn't get any reply form the author.
Could you recommend any other LED kit for this screen?
Best regards,
Piotr
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Re: LED mod for HV121P01-101 (X61s)
You should message xiphmont (Monty) on this forum with a direct message. I had the same issue back then, when I tried to contact him through his website. Then luckily through this forum we managed to get the deal done.
Probably you emails went to his spam folder. I have to wonder how many potential customers he has lost so far because of too aggressive spam filtering.
Probably you emails went to his spam folder. I have to wonder how many potential customers he has lost so far because of too aggressive spam filtering.
Thinkpad T60, 15" Flexview, with mods (Xiphmont's LED mod, T500 heatsink, cpu undervolt, reinforced frame)
Thinkpad T601, 15" Flexview, with mods (Xiphmont's LED mod, T500 heatsink, cpu undervolt, reinforced frame)
Thinkpad X32
Thinkpad T22
NEC ProSpeed SX/20
Thinkpad T601, 15" Flexview, with mods (Xiphmont's LED mod, T500 heatsink, cpu undervolt, reinforced frame)
Thinkpad X32
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Re: LED mod for HV121P01-101 (X61s)
Thanks for answering.
Maybe eventually I will be able to contact him somehow, I tried many mails and also PM here.
I can tell by the comments, that his 'daylight mode' would be exactly what I'm looking for my new sxga+ screen.
BR,
Piotr
Maybe eventually I will be able to contact him somehow, I tried many mails and also PM here.
I can tell by the comments, that his 'daylight mode' would be exactly what I'm looking for my new sxga+ screen.
BR,
Piotr
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Re: LED mod for HV121P01-101 (X61s)
Also trying to get in touch with xiphmont
Looking for the entire SXGA+ screen w LED mod + cable for my X61s
How can you tell if you have the 'ultralight' screen or regular? Wondering if I'll need to swap my lid to a X61
Looking for the entire SXGA+ screen w LED mod + cable for my X61s
How can you tell if you have the 'ultralight' screen or regular? Wondering if I'll need to swap my lid to a X61
ThinkPad P14sgen2 (2021)
i7-1185G7 | 32+8GB RAM | 1TB Samsung 980 Pro (PCIe 3.0 speed) | UHD upgrade | Glass Touchpad | Intel AX210
The X61 is dead... long live the X61
Past IBM ThinkPads: T480s, T450s, X250, X230, X220, X300, T410, X61s, T60p, T41, X31, T23, A21m
i7-1185G7 | 32+8GB RAM | 1TB Samsung 980 Pro (PCIe 3.0 speed) | UHD upgrade | Glass Touchpad | Intel AX210
The X61 is dead... long live the X61
Past IBM ThinkPads: T480s, T450s, X250, X230, X220, X300, T410, X61s, T60p, T41, X31, T23, A21m
Re: LED mod for HV121P01-101 (X61s)
I can't tell you whether or not you have xiphomont's mod (as I don't haha, I had someone local show me how she did it), but once 'ultralight' is installed you will be able to see your screen outside, even in bright sunlight. That's the beauty of LED lights and controllers.
Lids don't usually need swapping, but everything will fit a bit more snug in the cover and some uh, rearrangement (and of course, a total replacement of the inside parts and cables), will be necessary.
MadIceTea, Thinkpad Enthusiast
Daily: X250 FHD
Museum: PC110 20MB, X61 T9300 SXGA+ LED
Donated: x2001 AFFS i5-530 (to my alma matter)
Past: 701Cs German, 535/X, 760E/XL, i-series 12/14xx, piano s30, R60e, X60, X61, T60, T61, X200 P8700, X121e
That chicken sure looks funny.
Daily: X250 FHD
Museum: PC110 20MB, X61 T9300 SXGA+ LED
Donated: x2001 AFFS i5-530 (to my alma matter)
Past: 701Cs German, 535/X, 760E/XL, i-series 12/14xx, piano s30, R60e, X60, X61, T60, T61, X200 P8700, X121e
That chicken sure looks funny.
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