ThinkPad 701C screw replacements?

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ThinkPad 701C screw replacements?

#1 Post by Theokretes » Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:08 am

So some of my 701C thinkpads (this is from a 701CS in particular) have the front four tiny T1 torx screws a bit rusty.
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While, bizarrely they seem to work fine-- I was able to remove them without issue (you'd think the tiny grooves would have been too far-gone), it would be nice to replace them with fresh screws. I don't want them to corrode to the point where they can't be un-screwed.

But it seems getting specific screws is hard these days... if anyone has some leads for new screws that'd be great.
2x T60p, 1x T61, loads of 701Cs, 1x WorkPad Z50, 2x TransNotes other random thinkpads...

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Re: ThinkPad 701C screw replacements?

#2 Post by RealBlackStuff » Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:36 am

Try this one: http://www.laptopscrews.com/contact.htm
He may have Phillips replacements for your Torx.
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