What can be pillaged from a R61 to "same size" T61?

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What can be pillaged from a R61 to "same size" T61?

#1 Post by farmall » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:43 pm

From what I read the motherboards swap and I have enough T61 parts minus board to assemble a 15.4".

Since it's as cheap to get an Intel graphics T61 board as it is a complete R61 with screen damage, what other T61-compatible items are worth looting from a donor R61?

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Re: What can be pillaged from a R61 to "same size" T61?

#2 Post by ajkula66 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:32 pm

LCD lids are different on 15.4" units and I believe that the palmrests are non-swappable. Everything else should be pretty much the same...
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Re: What can be pillaged from a R61 to "same size" T61?

#3 Post by Radioguy » Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:28 am

ajkula66 wrote:I believe that the palmrests are non-swappable.
Shame, if so. My hopes of a touchpad-less palmrest look dashed.
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Re: What can be pillaged from a R61 to "same size" T61?

#4 Post by farmall » Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:45 am

You could remove the pad and attach a filler piece using plastic adhesive. There are many good ones (see an auto body shop). You can then fill
with spot putty and paint to suit. My buds repaired many smashed motorcycle body parts that way and they lead harder lives than a palmrest.

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Re: What can be pillaged from a R61 to "same size" T61?

#5 Post by Radioguy » Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:30 am

I have a feeling modding a R61 palmrest would probably be easier (and better-looking) than that. :)
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#6 Post by mkruchy » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:29 am

In r61 palmrest is bigger because of speakers under the lcd not on sides, ultrabay drive is higher, hdd cover is different. Mobo, all ad-on cards, memory, cpu, keyboard will fit.

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