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    t60 14.1"modification - swap XGA screen for SXGA+ directly?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Sean S, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. Sean S

    Sean S Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    I have a 14.1" t60 with integrated graphics, 1024x768 screen, no bluetooth, and no integrated Wireless Broadband.

    Is the SXGA+ screen a direct swap, or will the cables not work? In other words, can I purchase just the screen, remove the old one, and plug-and-play? Will there be compatibility problems with my graphics or other components? Would I need new drivers?

    Thanks
    Sean
     
    Sean S, Nov 25, 2008
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    I think you might be in for a fair amount of work.

    This post details a guys quest to get a SXGA+ display into his x61s. He eventually did it, but it required soldering a new connector, a hacked BIOS, and a lot of work.

    If you do go this route, make sure you pick up a IPS Flexview replacement, otherwise you are putting way too much effort in for too small of a gain.
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    As far as I know there's no 14.1" IPS screen, though there was a rumor of one. I believe a direct swap is possible, but I'm not 100% positive. You can post this over on ThinkPads.com. They'll know for sure, since they do much more modding over there.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 26, 2008
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    You're right. The IPS Flexview was only offered on the 15" UXGA T60P. My mistake.
     
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    15" SXGA+ is an IPS screen as well.
     
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    zephir Notebook Deity

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    No, the retrofit is fairly simple, you just need to have the display connector for a SXGA+ T60 (which is readily available for sale on ebay), swap that along with the screen, and you can get going with the new SXGA+ screen, no soldering required.

    The reason why erik needs to solder his own connector is because Lenovo doesn't have one that can fit both the X61 tablet and the X61s.
     
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    Sean S Notebook Consultant

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    thanks zephir, glad to see it's going to be simple. Can you give me a link to this display connector i need? I can't seem to find exactly what you're talking about.

    Is it the inverter? Will the inverter be compatible with both as well?

    Thanks,
    Sean
     
    Sean S, Nov 27, 2008
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