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    T61 Motherboard Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by forseti42, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. forseti42

    forseti42 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to upgrade my motherboard/graphics card in my T61. How hard would it be to do this?

    Thanks!
    Ryan
     
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  2. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    You would not be able to do this upgrade. It would be very difficult since most of the parts are soldered together. It would be better to sell your laptop and buy something new if you really don't like a particular aspect about your laptop.
    Tim
     
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    batman5315 Notebook Evangelist

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    you would have to change out the whole system board (and possibly the heat sink to a copper one if you dont already have one)

    you pretty much have to tear it down to the core. not impossible for a person to do. you can find tear down guides at lenovo.com under support

    might be kind of expensive however
     
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    forseti42 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I could do it, but again I don't think it's worth the effort. Took it apart today to look inside and it would require a lot of effort and money.
     
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