Got some Qs T61p/T500

[arty_harvy]

Hey guys. Forgive me if this has been answered already, but I am having trouble finding any info.

1. I would like to install a T500 palmrest on my T61p as I assume the flush mounted mouse pad will be easier to use. I have read that one of the screw holes/standoffs is shorter on the T500 palmrest. Thoughts/comments?

2. I am wanting to install a T500 webcam on my T61p. What parts will be required if at all possible?

3. I plan on installing a T500 heat sink fan in my T61p heat sink.

What other parts may be compatible between the 2 machines?

[TuuS]

Hey guys. Forgive me if this has been answered already, but I am having trouble finding any info.

1. I would like to install a T500 palmrest on my T61p as I assume the flush mounted mouse pad will be easier to use. I have read that one of the screw holes/standoffs is shorter on the T500 palmrest. Thoughts/comments?

This is possible between T400 and 14.1" widescreen T61, but as far as I know it's far more complicated with the T500/T61.

2. I am wanting to install a T500 webcam on my T61p. What parts will be required if at all possible?

Not possible, the bezel is different as is the lcd ribbon cable

3. I plan on installing a T500 heat sink fan in my T61p heat sink.

It can be done, but there is no conclusive evidence it will cool better, the T61p is one of the best heatsinks you can get in there and it actually fits properly, I wouldn't advise trying to for another part in just because it's newer. A properly seated T61p heatsink is a very efficient cooling system, give it some Arctic Silver #5 thermal paste and you'll have all the cooling you need.

What other parts may be compatible between the 2 machines?

The german thinkwiki has some info about modding the T500 palmrest to fit a T61, but seems like a lot of work for nothing, as it includes cutting off some of the "stand-offs" and relocating them, and cutting the plastic to make it fit the different sized ports... seems like a crazy thing to do, but that's just my opinion.

[arty_harvy]

It can be done, but there is no conclusive evidence it will cool better, the T61p is one of the best heatsinks you can get in there and it actually fits properly, I wouldn't advise trying to for another part in just because it's newer. A properly seated T61p heatsink is a very efficient cooling system, give it some Arctic Silver #5 thermal paste and you'll have all the cooling you need.

Thanks man. My plan is to continue to use the T61p heat sink, but swap just the fan itself from the T500.

Thanks for all the other info. Ill do some research into the palmrest mod.