a22m -- 14" and 15" LCD use/switching question

[BillMS]

Hi,

Simply put: is it possible to replace a 'bad' 15" LCD with working 14" LCD on a Thinkpad a22m (different models)?

[Or, maybe simply replace the mobo between the two?]

My a22m (14" LCD) is 2633/1Ghz, the other (with 15" LCD) is a 2628.

In looking for a 'solution' for my 'dead' Thinkpad a22m (BOD casuality), I found (on Ebay currently) a bootable 2628 a22m with a (apparently) bad 15" screen (shows 'nothing'). No mention of external monitor test, and unknown CPU and memory too? (very large, busy seller, too busy? -- still, a hmmmm).

My 14" LCD *looks* like it would fit physically (the Ebay ad, actually a Buy It Now, has a good photo -- looks like the bigger 15" screen just has a bit narrower frame around it than my 14").

I failed to find detailed specs on the a22m's -- so I can't determine similarities etc. (I mean like one can get on DELL's re component pieces etc, when you input the Service Tag.)

Any comments/suggestions very much appreciated. (Before I do something dumb.)

[OR -- Am I beating a dead horse here? -- you won't hurt my feelings]

Bill

[RealBlackStuff]

Physically they won't fit properly, technically it should work.
Mobos between the A22 models all have the same dimensions, so you could swap them.
Pick your HMM from this list: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-39298

[BillMS]

Thanks, 'real....' (I love the name)

Just what I was looking for. Oh, the LCDs not fitting properly was a downer -- but, at least, I know it now.

The HMM list was great (I have other Thinkpads too). I didn't know name 'HMM' either.

Now, what to do? Hmmm (I'm leaning to trying the mobo swap; learn something along the way. The Ebay a22m is $39 (including s&h), not peanuts.)

At least, so far anyway, nobody suggested I just give it up. (I hate letting even old systems just whither away.)

Thanks again,

Bill

[ajkula66]

A screen that shows nothing can very well be another bad motherboard...I've seen more bad boards than bad screens on A2x series...

Post a WTB (want to buy) ad in the forum's Marketplace and pick up a known good planar, even if it costs you a couple of bucks more, it's well worth the peace of mind...

Good luck.

[BillMS]

Thanks, George, for the input.

Another hmmmmm .. on my part.

The Ebay seller (a store) said 'Item powers on, but does not display.' Maybe I'm reading more to that than I should. I was thinking that the mobo *must* 'alive'.

And, with their 'unknown CPU and memory' statement -- again I was thinking (hoping) that there is 'something' of value there, at least. The pictures are fairly good (you get 'what you see' deal -- it even looks like at least the HD caddy is there).

Thanks for the warning. If I go ahead, its my own fault. [Now, with caution expressed here, maybe I'll just make an offer - not the Buy it Now price. And, if I am *real* lucky, maybe somebody else will 'beat me to it' -- that will end the temptation. Offer is over Feb 3rd.

BTW, I left my own a22m (with the BOD) completely unpowered for 8 days (suggested somewhere here, *maybe* 'clear' the power hangup). Unfortunately, it didn't. No joy.

Thanks again for comments.

Bill

[jronald]

Lots of the T series from your era are known to power on, with no picture. Boat loads of bad MoBos. I have 3 T30 boards now, that will power up to nothing, nada, zero! T2?s were know for Blink o Zilch and loose inductors.......buyer beware on no video!

YMMV
Ron

[BillMS]

RealBlackStuff, George, and Ron,

Just an update: I have re-thought my attempts (with considerable helpful inputs by you forum folks) to 'save' my BOD'd a22m.

So I'm giving up risking Ebay items that offered a 'maybe mobo OK/LCD', or even a 'known' working, but empty, base unit (into which I could move all my components). With the latter, I would (hopefully) have a functional a22m -- but at 800Mhz, a come down from my former 1Ghz. And, still have an a22m, with the prospect future BODs.

Now -- what to do with the carcass. Probably offer parts for sale, first Marketplace here then Ebay later if need be. LCD is fine and someone may want the HD caddy. I can (probably) use the memory or maybe, the DVD myself.

Anyway, thanks to you all for taking the time to chime in with ideas and comments . Saved me from possible time and money disappointments.

Bill

[jronald]

http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Thinpad-T23-par ... 4cf49686b7
This could be loose inductors, tough to tell as is

Im betting if you put an add in the Marketplace you can pick up a barebones for even less! Use some of your left over parts and you are in business.

Ron

[rkawakami]

http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Thinpad-T23-par ... 4cf49686b7
This could be loose inductors, tough to tell as is

The eBay seller's description of the fan operation ("fan goes high speed low speed") is exactly a symptom of a loose inductor. I would have made an offer to the seller if it was an SXGA+ wireless system (by all indications, it's probably not).