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    Retrofitting a webcam to a T61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by 996GT2, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. 996GT2

    996GT2 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered my T61 with the 1440x900 screen, and when I bought it with this option it automatically blocked out the option of having a webcam. I've seen T61 bezels on eBay with the webcam cutout, so is it possible to buy a webcam, new bezel, and retrofit it to my Thinkpad? Where would I be able to get an OEM webcam?
     
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  2. idq000

    idq000 Notebook Deity

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    You're dealing with Lenovo. If you were dealing with Dell, I would have talked to the service reps and work out a way that I can send it in for an upgrade. I'm sure you can purchase it and maybe attach it, but I'm not sure how the connections will work out. You can try, but there are no guarantees without someone else having to open their T61 bezels to poke around inside.

    Northwestern University - Class of 2012 WOOT WOOT From the Midwest.
     
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Oh I was wondering why you mentioned what class you were...I see. Bunch of freshman around :p.
     
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I have seen this attempt with other makers such as Dell and it is not the most cost effective and easy task. Generally in the end it was concluded it is cheaper and easier just to buy an external webcam.
     
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  5. 996GT2

    996GT2 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, the bezel with webcam cutout can be had for around $20-30. Does anyone know the Part number and make/model of the webcam that is used in T61s?
     
    996GT2, Apr 28, 2009
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    batman5315 Notebook Evangelist

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    check out the lenovo website under support. type in your machine type and you can get a parts breakdown with FRUs
     
    batman5315, Apr 28, 2009
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    996GT2 Notebook Consultant

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    That's the problem though, my machine doesn't have a webcam so I'm not sure where to find the information.
     
    996GT2, Apr 28, 2009
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    batman5315 Notebook Evangelist

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    look up model 7662-cto or 7661-cto
     
    batman5315, Apr 28, 2009
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