Any cool mods for the t series?

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bhtooefr · #31 Post by **bhtooefr** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 12:08 am

GomJabbar, please tell us that you're not a guy...

#32 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 12:48 am

I think I should have kept quiet.

Kenn · #33 Post by **Kenn** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:08 am

I had a nushield for a while (pics still up at http://www.pbase.com/kenn/webpics). The problem is all kinds of dust and grit got under it after just a day or two, and the glassy surface just made it all the more visible. Couldn't deal with continually cleaning it.

dreamYu · #34 Post by **dreamYu** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:36 am

Besides the hardware components, I also want the software side, like desktop etc, to look more professional.

Just take a look at this screenshot:
http://www.intothespirit.com/?q=node/5

- wallpaper extracted from an active wallpaper somewhere from the ibm/lenovo site
- additional information visualized with samurize
- object dock for quick start of programs

edit: yeah, I already ordered 1gb ram...

Nolonemo · #35 Post by **Nolonemo** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:24 pm

Ted_E wrote:
Nolonemo wrote:This is not really a mod as such, but I just slapped an NEC 6500A DVD burner into my T22, and boy, does that drive rock!
Is that a drop in replacement ro did you have to commit some surgery?

I had to unscrew the side and back rails from my IBM DVD drive and attach them to the NEC drive (no mod needed to attach), and I had to cut an approximate 1/4" x 1" notch out of the lower right side of the NEC faceplate to match the cutout on the IBM faceplate, easy to do with a utility knife, boxcutter or single-edge razor blade.

Once that's done, the drive is a drop-in replacement.

eigh · #36 Post by **eigh** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 3:00 pm

wow dreamYu, that active desktop would be pretty sweet!!

other than that and the boot/art idea, i dont know of any mods (Since i dont have mine yet).

dreamYu · #37 Post by **dreamYu** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:34 am

eigh wrote:wow dreamYu, that active desktop would be pretty sweet!!...

...and its actually pretty easy to configure; just download samurize from www.samurize.com and let your imagination be the only limit

I also have a config with news (rss feeds) and weather information (config is for home use)

Ted_E · #38 Post by **Ted_E** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:38 am

[but I just slapped an NEC 6500A DVD burner into my T22, and boy, does that drive rock!

Is that a drop in replacement ro did you have to commit some surgery?[/quote]

I had to unscrew the side and back rails from my IBM DVD drive and attach them to the NEC drive (no mod needed to attach), and I had to cut an approximate 1/4" x 1" notch out of the lower right side of the NEC faceplate to match the cutout on the IBM faceplate, easy to do with a utility knife, boxcutter or single-edge razor blade.

Once that's done, the drive is a drop-in replacement.

Somehow I missed your reply until today. Thank you for the info. Much appreciated.

I know how you feel about your T22!! I recently went from a 385XD to this T23.

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jalves · #39 Post by **jalves** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:44 pm

Where did people get the replacement palmrests without the touchpad?

thinkpadz · #40 Post by **thinkpadz** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:26 pm

I can't seem to find them either.

jalves wrote:Where did people get the replacement palmrests without the touchpad?

pphilipko · #41 Post by **pphilipko** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:27 pm

jalves wrote:Where did people get the replacement palmrests without the touchpad?

You might be able to fiind it on ebay. Otherwise, you can order it from IBM.

madmax · #42 Post by **madmax** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:05 pm

I believe this to be the replacement part for T40
IBM part# 91P8399.
You can Google for price listing I've seen it
for about $50.

Max F.

RogerPodacter · #43 Post by **RogerPodacter** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:28 pm

the only mods i did were add a spoiler, slap on some dubs and some type-s stickers. now my thinkpad has at least 12 more horespower! and it looks like a badass ricer:)

tehsoul · #44 Post by **tehsoul** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:39 am

dreamYu wrote:
eigh wrote:wow dreamYu, that active desktop would be pretty sweet!!...
...and its actually pretty easy to configure; just download samurize from www.samurize.com and let your imagination be the only limit
I also have a config with news (rss feeds) and weather information (config is for home use)

i just tried samurize, it's VERY nice, and easily configurable! definitely a winner

benz · #45 Post by **benz** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:28 am

add a spoiler, slap on some dubs and some type-s stickers. now my thinkpad has at least 12 more horespower!

aaronpropst · #46 Post by **aaronpropst** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:38 pm

started with a basic t41:

1) removed the eraser button.. cuz i prefer the touch pad (and apparently i'm the minority)

2) installed a bluetooth antenna and a bmdc card

3) upgraded my wifi to a/b/g

4) upgraded ram to 1.2 gigs

5) removed all ibm stickers and logos.. filled the palm rest sticker cutout with a picture of my girlfriend cut to match its shape.

6) got 2 extended batteries, and layed down a couple layers of duct tape on them to make them fit snugly.. (they are very floppy by default)

guess that's it. man i love my puter..

Any cool mods for the t series?

replacement bezel?

Re: replacement bezel?

Re: replacement bezel?

" Palmrest W/O touchpad replacement T40..."

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