T30 for LCD

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bobarotti · #1 Post by **bobarotti** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:31 am

ISO a working, or not, IBM Thinkpad T30 for parts. Specifically, I need to replace the LCD screen so, obviously, that part must be working and in good shape. Thanks.

#2 Post by **Johan** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:35 am

Didn't you see the tread (5) IBM Thinkpad T30 laptops just a few posts below yours here on the Marketplace? To me that seems as just what you're looking for?!

Johan

bobarotti · #3 Post by **bobarotti** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:37 am

Yes, I saw that and pm'd the author. Haven't heard back yet but....as I just did it a couple of hours ago that's not surprising. I also put this out there as it appeared someone had beat me to the punch. Still looking at this point. Thanks though.

jronald · #4 Post by **jronald** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:19 pm

I have had outstanding luck buying entire T30's just to use the LCD
http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-T30-Laptop-Thin ... 43a5e17ddb
http://cgi.ebay.com/ibm-T30-14-COMPLETE ... 483f6b2004
http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-ThinkPad-T30-Ty ... 588ccc59cf
http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-ThinkPad-T30-23 ... 588ce80915
On buying just to get the LCD, Im 4 for 4. The last two are from the same vendor. I have used then a couple of times with no issues.

YMMV
Ron

Unknown_K · #5 Post by **Unknown_K** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:01 am

For the most part getting whole machines is cheaper then buying seperate parts (like screens).

As far as CSB1's T30's, I purchased one recently from him with a few other machines and it did work (one bad RAM slot) and wasn't bad looking either.

bobarotti · #6 Post by **bobarotti** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:15 am

As far as the dead RAM slot...have you tried the credit card trick? I did it on my T30 and the slot works just fine. You place the RAM and then put a slice of a credit card(or two in my case) on top. When you put the cover back on it puts a tiny bit of pressure on the RAM and it suddenly works. Weird but effective for me.

jronald · #7 Post by **jronald** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:48 am

On all of my "fixed" slots, I always shim the modules. Normally with some think cardboard, like from the back of a legal pad. Im a belt, suspenders and duct tape kind of person!

Ron

Majestic · #8 Post by **Majestic** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:35 am

jronald wrote:...... Normally with some think cardboard, like from the back of a legal pad. .....

Ron

Spoken like a true IBM Thinkpad Owner

jronald · #9 Post by **jronald** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:09 am

3 hours to catch it, boy are you guys slipping!

Ron

bobarotti · #10 Post by **bobarotti** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:33 pm

As much fun as this has been...and yes it has

... Still looking for a T30 to salvage... anyone? Anyone? Buehler?

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