Motherboard replacement question

[scrannel]

My X60 suddenly shows no sign of life. When I plug in the power adapter the indicator light flashes weakly, but no power. Also, none with battery. Does this indicated a shot motherboard? If so, how expensive are they and how hard to replace myself? Thanks

[EOMtp]

If you need to replace the motherboard, then any of the following motherboards will fit an X60 base: X60, X60s, X61, X61s.

Replacement is quite simple, requiring only a Phillips screwdriver. The motherboard lifts out, and you "drop" another in its place. The Hardware Maintenance Manual has all the disassembly/reassembly instructions:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 62866.html

Here are the X6x[/s] motherboards:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=%28Len ... =0&bkBtn=1

[scrannel]

Thanks. Also, can anyone recommend a reliable place to have my X60 serviced?

[richk]

The "s" cases are not the same as the non-"s" ones

[EOMtp]

The "s" cases are not the same as the non-"s" ones

That's true, but it does not matter for what scrannel wants to do. The X60 non-"s" case, which he has, will accept perfectly both the "s" and the non-"s" boards.
[The "s" cases will accept only "s" boards, but that is of no concern here.]

[scrannel]

Thanks guys...BTW, if I'm going to put in a different motherboard, any particular type you'd recommend as better than another? For instance, the S? Thanks