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Recommend a Video Editor for Low Powered machines like our T60?

Last post by Szukobit « Tue May 30, 2023 3:30 am
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by fefrie » Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:17 pm

I'm willing to have one where I wait while it caches/converts the original files into low res files for editing.

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Tue May 30, 2023 3:30 am
T60P CMOS Battery

Last post by micrex22 « Sun May 28, 2023 6:57 pm
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by taichi » Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:02 am

What is the proper CMOS battery for a T60P, and how often should it be replaced?

Thanks

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Last post by micrex22
Sun May 28, 2023 6:57 pm
Unsurprisingly dead GPU inside T61 - Replacement ?

Last post by unixed « Sat May 27, 2023 9:20 pm
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by Sleora » Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:53 am

As said in the title, I purchased a while back a T61 with the famous failing/dead GPU (I didn't know at the time). I spent some time googling and...

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Last post by unixed
Sat May 27, 2023 9:20 pm
14.1 4:3 T61 mobo into 14.1 4:3 T60?

Last post by unixed « Sat May 27, 2023 9:00 pm
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by SageMocha » Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:18 pm

I recently bought a 4:3 14.1 t60 and wanted to mod it.

What addition steps would be needed to swap a 14.1 4:3 t61 mobo into a 14.1 4:3 t60 chassis?...

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Last post by unixed
Sat May 27, 2023 9:00 pm
UltraNav *Driver* Missing on T61 Page

Last post by micrex22 « Fri May 26, 2023 8:40 am
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by micrex22 » Thu May 25, 2023 10:42 pm

I was banging my head with this UltraNav problem as the 7vgq14ww.exe driver listed here does nothing as it's the UltraNav utility and not the actual...

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Last post by micrex22
Fri May 26, 2023 8:40 am
Zender or other Modded BIOS for T60 Please

Last post by TPFanatic « Sat May 13, 2023 1:24 pm
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by madicetea » Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:26 am

I really need a BIOS that is at the latest version that will unlock the whitelist for WiFi / WWAN cards and bonus points if it has an SLIC 2.1 table...

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Sat May 13, 2023 1:24 pm
Thinkpad T60: After Libreboot, change the 32-bit CPU for a 64-bit one.

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue May 02, 2023 6:37 am
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by Shivani06 » Tue May 02, 2023 2:41 am

Hello, I have a 32bit librebooted Thinkpad T60. However, I was curious if it is possible to switch to a 64bit processor after installing Libreboot....

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue May 02, 2023 6:37 am
T60 won't successfully flash the Zendar BIOS

Last post by nui_deas « Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:47 pm
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by nui_deas » Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:06 pm

Hi Folks,

I have just been given an old T60 which was a nice surprise. I have put Bunsen labs on there and it is quite usable. I have 3gb ram, a...

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Last post by nui_deas
Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:47 pm
Upgrade from T61p?

Last post by E350 « Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:45 am
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by E350 » Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:52 am

My wife uses her T61p, generally without problems.

However, our favorite TV news site, americasvoice.news has stopped streaming on her T61p. Rumble,...

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Last post by E350
Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:45 am
Looking for t61 bios with ec version 1.07 or below

Last post by xevman « Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:59 am
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by xevman » Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:06 pm

My T601F has the fn ctrl key swapped via the middleton bios however in order for me to revert to the non swapped middleton bios I need to downgrade...

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Last post by xevman
Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:59 am
T61 CTR-V CTRL-ALT-DEL not working

Last post by unixed « Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:45 pm
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by francois43 » Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:39 am

Hi,
I am riddled. I have 2 T61's: 6463 and 6458. They look identical. Both with Centrino duo and with Vista sticker, though now both running Windows...

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Last post by unixed
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:45 pm
T61 Middleton BIOS upgrade with dead battery?

Last post by snkpt76 « Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:38 pm
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by snkpt76 » Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:53 pm

Hi there!

New to the forum here.

I recently bought a ThinkPad T61, used, good general condition, I learned about the graphics card issue and I'm...

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Last post by snkpt76
Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:38 pm
T601 Curious problems (slow speeds) in caddy drive after cloning.

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:04 pm
Replies: 9
by Bionicman » Sat Mar 04, 2023 3:11 pm

I'm hoping someone with similar experience could explain this situation:

A T601 Frankenpad uses SATA HDD scorpio black 320GB in the ultrabay....

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:04 pm
Model numbers that aren't listed in Lenovo documentation?

Last post by theterminator93 « Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:59 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:46 am

Today I came across someone selling a 15 t60. Naturally they don't list the specs, but they did provide a photo of the model number on the bottom. So...

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Last post by theterminator93
Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:59 am
T61 with brand new battery that died in a few months.

Last post by devinfriday « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:46 pm
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by devinfriday » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:00 am

Hi, i have putted together a T61 with a T9300 and 8Gb of DDR2 ram with a brand new compatible battery. This battery died a few months after first...

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Last post by devinfriday
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:46 pm
Using mini PCIe (WAN) for sthg

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:29 pm
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by KLiK » Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:57 pm

Hi all,
just wondering if someone is still using T60? From time to time I do power up mine, just refurbished it this weekend (new paste, new thermal...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:29 pm
T60 won't boot with AC adapter plugged in

Last post by J888www « Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:48 pm
Replies: 10
by RayJackson » Thu Sep 16, 2021 12:29 pm

Hi. Recently picked up a T60. Not sure which motherboard it has, but under the battery is a sticker that says FRU 42T0163.

Turning it on with just...

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Last post by J888www
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:48 pm
Win7--->Win10 evidently solved a bad problem with T60

Last post by J888www « Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:36 pm
Replies: 46
by Muse » Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:41 am
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The machine:

1953CTO ThinkPad T Series T60
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5500 1.66GHz
14.1 SXGA+ TFT (Displaying to 23 and 19 LCDs by virtue of model...
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Last post by J888www
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:36 pm
USB3 for T60 and XP, anyone?

Last post by dr_st « Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:53 am
Replies: 21
by Ogg » Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:44 pm

Would this product work on the T60?

usb 3.0 &cm_re=pcmcia_ usb 3.0 -_-9SIB4WTHGS4995-_-Product

I am looking to provide USB3 capability on my...

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Last post by dr_st
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:53 am
Where can I look up FRU#'s that aren't listed in the HMM?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:35 pm
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by Glaurung-quena » Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:39 am

So I need a replacement lid for a T61. I search Ebay and there are a few T61 lids for sale. Some list the size of the laptop they came from. Some go...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:35 pm
Ultrabay Slim PM1F050N1AE connector pinout

Last post by unixed « Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:20 pm
Replies: 1
by thecobra » Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:54 am

According to ThinkWiki, the Ultrabay Slim uses a JAE Electronics PM1F050N1AE connector. I want to use the ultrabay slim in a project of mine, and was...

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Last post by unixed
Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:20 pm
T61 Nvidia Quadro 140M Control Panel Installation

Last post by theterminator93 « Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:42 pm
Replies: 1
by dances_with_woof » Tue Feb 14, 2023 1:58 pm

The current Nvidia control panel doesn't support the Quadro 140m, and for some reason, a compatible version didn't show up with a fresh install of...

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Last post by theterminator93
Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:42 pm
T61 (large version) power button stuck

Last post by theterminator93 « Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:36 am
Replies: 3
by fiat682 » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:06 pm

Hi after sitting for months this Thinkpad when plugging it in basically turned on immediately then posts and dies, i unplugged things and i found...

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Last post by theterminator93
Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:36 am
Need Some Advice on Buying a T61

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:11 am
Replies: 16
by Skater » Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:16 pm

I've been using a T60 and Windows 7 for years, and I love them. However, the T60's 4GB, or should I say 3GB, Ram limit has become a problem. So I'm...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:11 am
T61 - keyboard/palm rest screw type/size

Last post by grodzio1 « Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:56 pm
Replies: 2
by grodzio1 » Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:52 am

Hello,
I just recently bought a Thinkpad T61. Unfortunately, it's missing a screw for securing the palm rest and the keyboard, which I assume causes...

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Last post by grodzio1
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:56 pm
Did my wifi PCI port died?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:50 pm
Replies: 1
by Gonzaleitor » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:26 pm

I was browsing the web the other day and suddenly my wifi got disconnected. The adapter is not showing in device manager and the wifi light is off......

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:50 pm
Replacement of the T60 15" case (4:3)

Last post by rupert « Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:56 am
Replies: 3
by rupert » Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:45 am

Hello everyone!

Recently purchased a T60, 15 , 4:3 with significant case defects. But, unfortunately, I did not find a suitable case on sale.
From...

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Last post by rupert
Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:56 am
Can I use1 4GB DIMM instead of 2 2GB DIMMs in a T60?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:59 am
Replies: 2
by Skater » Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:59 pm

Dimm Question: Can I use one 4GB Dimm in the upper socket of a T60 instead of two 2GB Dimms? I'm asking because the lower Dimm socket in my MB isn't...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:59 am
Source for the brass things in plastic thinkpad parts that the screws thread into

Last post by nfraser01 « Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:01 pm
Replies: 7
by Glaurung-quena » Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:12 pm

After struggling for twenty minutes to reassemble the palmrest of a 15 t60, I realized that one of the metal sockets that the screws thread into was...

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Last post by nfraser01
Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:01 pm
Ultimate 14.1" T601 FrankenPads *pictures*

Last post by dr_st « Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:09 pm
Replies: 13
by micrex22 » Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:07 am

Some folks (such as myself) prefer the 14.1 T60s since they have a nice footprint. I'd like to go through the steps I've done to create two...

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:09 pm
IBM T60 Europe wallpaper

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:02 am
Replies: 1
by Lister » Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:37 am

Hello everyone,
I am looking for the original IBM EMEA Europe 1600x1200 wallpaper that was part of the original Windows XP installation. Thank you.

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:02 am
Best XP-compatible AGN Wireless card?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Fri Jan 06, 2023 10:54 pm
Replies: 7
by fissionpowered » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:48 pm

Does anyone have a recommendation for an XP-compatible AGN wifi card for a T61? Of course it already has the Middleton BIOS.

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Fri Jan 06, 2023 10:54 pm
T61 14.1'' Standard Screen — hinges compatibility

Last post by Ken Edmonds « Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:29 pm
Replies: 4
by GunslingerThink » Tue Dec 20, 2022 3:15 am

Good day.

Will hinges of any of the following Thinkpad models fit on T61 standard screen:
1) T60 14.1'';
2) T60 15'';
3) T61 14.1'' widescreen;
4)...

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Last post by Ken Edmonds
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:29 pm
T60 Windows 10 issues

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Sun Dec 25, 2022 1:07 am
Replies: 2
by Simeon Stylites » Sat Dec 24, 2022 1:30 pm

There are two issues with my T60 which, while not showstopping by any means, I find annoying:

The Intel PRO/WIreless 3945ABG WiFi card generates,...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Sun Dec 25, 2022 1:07 am
Quad-core T60 mod

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Dec 24, 2022 4:35 pm
Replies: 1
by thecobra » Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:49 pm

Hello ThinkPad forum! I'm looking for a librebootable T60 online, and I have found one that seems promising; but I'm not sure if it fits my...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sat Dec 24, 2022 4:35 pm
Experience and results of LED modding a T60 and T601 Frankenpad

Last post by solidpro « Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:59 am
Replies: 13
by zoltan87 » Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:33 pm

I thought I will share my experience what it was like to LED mod a Thinkpad T60 and a T601 Frankenpad. Both of these machines are 15 inch 4:3...

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Last post by solidpro
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:59 am
802.11n Speeds from an 802.11G only Wifi Module?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:25 pm
Replies: 4
by Volactic » Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:57 pm

My Thinkpad T61 Uses an Intel 4965 Wifi module and, I am a bit confused on what it is capable of. In the OS it shows up as Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 AG...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:25 pm
Further identifying a T60 - Please help

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:07 am
Replies: 1
by Garlic Bread » Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:28 pm

I have been offered to buy a T60, but the seller can't check the specs for me. I am informed that it is a type 1951-CTO and that it has a 4:3...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:07 am
Repair 15,4 inch lcd for T61 in 2022

Last post by devinfriday « Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:31 pm
Replies: 9
by devinfriday » Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:26 am

Hi, i am gonna receive 2 T61 with broken lcd, both are 15,4 inch, with one spare complete lcd block to be tested with. In case i wanted to repair...

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Last post by devinfriday
Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:31 pm
SXGA+ in a T60 not working properly

Last post by benevans « Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:12 pm
Replies: 10
by benevans » Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:28 pm

Hi there,

I put an SXGA+ (specifically described as LTN141P4-L02 Laptop Notebook Screen SXGA+ 1400x1050 14.1″ 30 Pins from where I got it) in my...

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Last post by benevans
Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:12 pm
Hell identifying two t60 (14”)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:49 am
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by BeauUrns » Mon Nov 28, 2022 7:10 pm

Got two thinkpad t60, nearly identical. Wondering if someone can identify the difference or point to a resource. All I can see is one has a dvd...

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Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:49 am
Is there any issues with pre-August 2008 T61 motherboards with Intel graphics?

Last post by TuuS « Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:37 pm
Replies: 3
by Volactic » Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:50 pm

I've learned that the Lenovo T61 motherboards with Nvidia graphics that were made before August of 2008 have a problem with the GPU failing. What...

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Last post by TuuS
Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:37 pm
Is there any way to know wich gpu has a T61?

Last post by Gonzaleitor « Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:30 pm
Replies: 2
by Gonzaleitor » Fri Nov 18, 2022 11:44 am

The model i'm looking For is a IBM Thinkpad T61 type 6464-AS7. It runs with a T7500 Core duo 2.2ghz. The thing is that the seller doesn't know and I...

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Last post by Gonzaleitor
Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:30 pm
Training videos for T60 (T61 too)

Last post by dr_st « Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:56 pm
Replies: 1
by Muse » Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:42 pm

The links I saved aren't working any more. I used to use these when I needed to service my T60s and my T61. One of my T60's has a buzzing sound...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:56 pm
ThinkPad T60 Windows 10 Intel 945GM Driver problem

Last post by tidumarco « Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:08 pm

by tidumarco » Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:08 pm

Hello everyone. After using Windows 7 for an extensive period with great satisfaction I've managed to clean install Windows 10 32 bits effortlessly....

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Last post by tidumarco
Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:08 pm
IPS/AFFS 14.1" T60p

Last post by derad « Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:51 pm
Replies: 2
by derad » Thu Nov 03, 2022 4:34 am

I've been trying to figure out if there is an IPS/AFFS panel that is compatible with the 14.1 T60p. I've not been able to find a definitive answer so...

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Last post by derad
Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:51 pm
Got a T61, which OS?

Last post by mkonji « Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:50 pm
Replies: 12
by devinfriday » Wed Jun 09, 2021 1:31 pm

Hi, now that i got a T61 i must decide which os i should install, so i am asking some advice. Apart from the upgrades (4gb are on the way, as the...

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Last post by mkonji
Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:50 pm
T61 mother board replacable with R61 version?

Last post by mvm « Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:11 pm
Replies: 25
by mvm » Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:46 am

Hello,

My dear old T61 widescreen dropped on a table rim. froze and won't boot since. No beeps, not even with Ram removed. According to the experts...

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Last post by mvm
Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:11 pm
How do I install custom BIOS on a T60

Last post by ranixon « Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:08 pm
Replies: 12
by sp5166 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:42 pm

Hello. I have a T60 and I want to upgrade the wifi card. This will need a custom BIOS that will erase the whitelist of the wifi cards. I got the iso...

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Last post by ranixon
Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:08 pm
T60 baffling behaviour

Last post by Ken Edmonds « Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:48 am
Replies: 7
by Ken Edmonds » Thu Oct 20, 2022 1:04 pm

I've just bought another 4:3 14 T60, 1952-CC2, from Ebay.

It came with Xubuntu, which is working, but I want Windows 7 32 bit like our two other...

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Last post by Ken Edmonds
Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:48 am

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