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    Ways to reduce weight of X61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by oxf77, Aug 31, 2013.

  1. oxf77

    oxf77 Notebook Consultant

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    I have an x61- which I understand if I use a 4 cell battery with, will weigh 1.41kg. I have replaced the HDD with an SSD.

    Is there any other way of reducing the weight? Are there any components I can remove inside? I only need the wireless- I do not need USB/audio etc.
     
    oxf77, Aug 31, 2013
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    No.

    You can pull out the modem card and run the machine with a single stick of RAM but that's about it.
     
    ajkula66, Aug 31, 2013
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  3. 600X

    600X Endless bus ride

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    You could replace the heat sink with an aluminum one, if you don't already have one that is.

    You can also install the "Ultralight" Display, but good luck finding one of those!
     
    600X, Aug 31, 2013
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  4. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Aluminium heatsink/Replace HDD/Take out the ODD and use a blank Caddy/Attach some helium balloons.




    i despise bronies ._.
     
    Jobine, Aug 31, 2013
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