Opening up Thinkpad, replacement nylon screws?

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Opening up Thinkpad, replacement nylon screws?

#1 Post by Dead1nside » Sun May 03, 2009 8:27 pm

Hi,

When opening up your Thinkpad to, for example in my case check the RAM, would you recommend replacing the nylon coated screws by buying some from Lenovo directly? Or is it indeed not necessary for one or two simple openings up?

Thanks very much for your help.
T41p 2373-GHG / 1.5Ghz 'Banias' / NMB Keyboard
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T400 14.1'' 2768-CTO / Vista Business / WXGA / P8400 / 4GB RAM / 200GB 7200RPM / HD 3470 / 5300AGN / WWAN / NMB KB

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Re: Opening up Thinkpad, replacement nylon screws?

#2 Post by Harryc » Sun May 03, 2009 9:38 pm

I wouldn't worry about it for a couple of openings as long as there is some nylon left on the screws and that they do not screw in too easily (loose). You want to feel a slight drag/resistance while screwing them in.

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Re: Opening up Thinkpad, replacement nylon screws?

#3 Post by Dead1nside » Mon May 04, 2009 6:23 am

Thanks for the quick answer. I just ordered some new RAM now so I'm looking forward to installing it.
T41p 2373-GHG / 1.5Ghz 'Banias' / NMB Keyboard
T61 14.1'' 7661-CTO / Vista Business / WXGA / T7300 / 2GB RAM / 80GB HDD / X3100 / 3945ABG / NMB KB /
T400 14.1'' 2768-CTO / Vista Business / WXGA / P8400 / 4GB RAM / 200GB 7200RPM / HD 3470 / 5300AGN / WWAN / NMB KB

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