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    To make a T400 lighter

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lie495fc, Jan 16, 2012.

  1. lie495fc

    lie495fc Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like to make this T400 of mine lighter. some of the stuff it came with are no use to me, i wonder if i should take them off. here is the list.

    "160GB 7200rpm HD, CDRW/DVDRW, Verizon WWAN, Modem, and Turbo Mem"

    I just downloaded T400 maintenance manual, i've never took a laptop apart before, should i do it? and what do you guys think of CDRW, WWAN, and Turbo Mem if they add much weight or not.
     
    lie495fc, Jan 16, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Replace the HDD with the SSD typically saves like an ounce (but depends on the HDD and SSD). Replacing the ODD with a blank saves a bit less. The WWAN and Turbo Mem are also pretty small savings.

    If you don't have them already, better mods are an LED screen, IGP mobo (and corresponding heatsinks), and 4-Cell battery. My T400 was like 4lb-something with some of those swaps.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 16, 2012
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    44C0690 may be of interest.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 16, 2012
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  4. lie495fc

    lie495fc Notebook Consultant

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    44c0690 the travel cover. i just found that out. will look for one.

    IGP mobo swap such task would be too hard for me. but i would go for a 4cell battery and SSD.

    thanks guys.
    ps. i'm still curious if Modem is removable or not.
     
    lie495fc, Jan 20, 2012
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    IIRC it is. It's like barely a couple grams, though.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 21, 2012
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    From memory the modem is removable. You may save around 10 g.
     
    lead_org, Jan 21, 2012
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