T61 Motherboard needed

[RRHODY]

Any one have a MB for the T61 type 7665, or know of a good source?
Rather not get another NVIDIA GPU <G>.

[RealBlackStuff]

You have a better chance if this gets moved to the Marketforum.

[RRHODY]

That is an excellent idea - if I only knew how to do that.

[richk]

moved

[ZaZ]

Looks like T61 motherboards start on ebay for about $150 if you're inclined.

[RRHODY]

I'll look again but there were none that low when I looked.

[mr.motoring]

I've got one for the 14.1" widescreen, but it has the Nvidia GPU.

[richk]

You need either the full model number or the type of CPU to be sure you get the right board if you have a Penryn CPU.

[RRHODY]

Anybody know what FRU system board for the T61 type 7665-b68 WITHOUT THE NVIDIA GPU?

[ZaZ]

According to the service parts page there's two motherboards for the 14" T61 with the Intel card and firewire, which I believe a 7665 machine should have. They are 42W7866 and 41W1487, but I don't know enough to say what the difference is or whether they'll work. Perhaps someone else more learned than I can chime in here. The 866 board is available on ebay here for $169. That's all I know. Good luck.

[TTA]

Whats wrong with your motherboard?
I have two T61 14inch wide machines here with water damage and I could use a non water damaged motherboard. Both may machines are in warranty but not for water damage.

[richk]

The question about the 2 part numbers is related to my answer above. 42W0187 is the one that does NOT work on Penryn CPU. 42W7866 works on either type

[ZaZ]

How does one discern whether a board will work with Penryn or not? 7665-B68 came with a T7100 so either board should work.

[RRHODY]

Thanks for all the info.
Tried EasyServ, but unless there's warranty left they're not interested in a repair, even with the Nvidia agreement to reimburse the vendors for repairing the GPU.

[agarza]

For T61's with 4:3 Display, I suppose they use a different mobo to those of a 14.1" WS?

[ajkula66]

Yes, mobos on T61/p differ according to the screen size and are not interchangeable.

[TTY]

Tried EasyServ,...

I think you should contact Lenovo directly, and not EasyServ. I believe that only Lenovo themselves are entitled to approve of a free motherboard replacement on notebooks that are out of warranty. Call 1-800-426-7378.

[TTY]

Anybody know what FRU system board for the T61 type 7665-b68 WITHOUT THE NVIDIA GPU?

The FRU for a motherboard with the Intel GMA X3100 is 41W1487. Earlier in this thread, richk said that 42W7866 will also work, and i suppose he's right. It seems you'll also need a different Thermal Device and Fan. There is a choice of two manufacturers, Toshiba FRU 42W2460 and Furukawa FRU 44C0825.

[RRHODY]

As usual, great info - super helpful - thanks.

[BobA]

I have been getting some T61 bare bones systems recently. All that I've gotten so far are committed to others as I didn't see your post. So far, all I've been getting are 7661-BF3 models. Would that be sufficient? The FRU is the 41W1487 on one of the latest ones I've gotten. PM if interested - I'll see if my other buyer will pass on it.
Bob