Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
I recently upgraded a relative to a T60... and re-acquired this G40. I've wanted to get the G40 back for some time because of a project I had in mind. Finally had some time yesterday and it was a success. I know the pictures aren't the best, but can you see what makes this G40 uncommon?
Picture #1:
Picture #2:
Picture #3:
Picture #1:
Picture #2:
Picture #3:
Current Thinkpads: 600E, 600X, 701C, A31 (Flexview), R51 (Flexview), R60, T42P (Flexview), TR50E, T60 (Flexview), X61s (Ultralight), Z61m (Ti) Non-Thinkpad: Toshiba 100ct
-
- ThinkPadder
- Posts: 1065
- Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:20 pm
- Location: Snellville, GA
Re: An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
It looks like you've installed a FlexView LCD.
-
- ThinkPadder
- Posts: 1762
- Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:59 pm
- Location: Window Rock, Arizona
Re: An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
Congratulations Andy!
Very nice!
Thinkpad T470 | iPhone XR | mATX Comet Lake Desktop | Hackintosh Monterey | Lenovo L24q-30 Monitor
Re: An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
OK, parts numbers and sources please .
Re: An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
You guys and gal are good!
I installed the SXGA+ Flexview panel last night. My A31 (2653-Q5U) was one of the models with a Flexview panel. I've been wanting to try this experiment for a while, so when the A31 died and I got the G40 back it was the perfect chance to try transplant. In between I also tried it out in a R51E (didn't work).
Its pretty much a straight swap. emeraldgirl08 confirmed that a R4x panel works in a R5x, and I knew that a A3x panel would work in a R5x (from experience)... and thinkwiki showed that the R4x was compatible with the G4x.
No crazy stuff required on my end. I had to put a fold in the LCD ribbon cable to shorten it, and the power leads to the inverter had to be extended. I clipped off the end from a bad panel and soldered it on. I almost burned it up on accident when I got the wires flipped. Fortunately, I caught this error before powering it up.
This transplant should also work with a T4x or R5x IPS panel.
I installed the SXGA+ Flexview panel last night. My A31 (2653-Q5U) was one of the models with a Flexview panel. I've been wanting to try this experiment for a while, so when the A31 died and I got the G40 back it was the perfect chance to try transplant. In between I also tried it out in a R51E (didn't work).
Its pretty much a straight swap. emeraldgirl08 confirmed that a R4x panel works in a R5x, and I knew that a A3x panel would work in a R5x (from experience)... and thinkwiki showed that the R4x was compatible with the G4x.
No crazy stuff required on my end. I had to put a fold in the LCD ribbon cable to shorten it, and the power leads to the inverter had to be extended. I clipped off the end from a bad panel and soldered it on. I almost burned it up on accident when I got the wires flipped. Fortunately, I caught this error before powering it up.
This transplant should also work with a T4x or R5x IPS panel.
Current Thinkpads: 600E, 600X, 701C, A31 (Flexview), R51 (Flexview), R60, T42P (Flexview), TR50E, T60 (Flexview), X61s (Ultralight), Z61m (Ti) Non-Thinkpad: Toshiba 100ct
-
- Senior Member
- Posts: 749
- Joined: Thu May 13, 2010 4:27 pm
Re: An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
I know this thread is really old, but do you still have that wallpaper? It looks very nice, even from strange angles!
Hunter Thompson
ThinkPad T400: T9400, 8GB, LG WXGA+, Samsung 830 128GB + WD Scorpio Black 500GB, Intel 5300agn, Win7 Pro x64
Others: IBM ThinkPad R40, Sony VAIO NR Series, HP TouchPad running CM9, Jailbroken iPod Touch 4G
ThinkPad T400: T9400, 8GB, LG WXGA+, Samsung 830 128GB + WD Scorpio Black 500GB, Intel 5300agn, Win7 Pro x64
Others: IBM ThinkPad R40, Sony VAIO NR Series, HP TouchPad running CM9, Jailbroken iPod Touch 4G
Re: An Uncommon G40 - Pics!
I love this project! I have a soft spot for the big beasts of the line-up, and would rather not wait for the prices of the W700 to come down. So in my world that means the A3x and G4x. So "build-ups" like this and Underclockers MB transplants have to be my favorite threads! Great job Andy!:thumbs-UP:virge wrote:You guys and gal are good!
I installed the SXGA+ Flexview panel last night. My A31 (2653-Q5U) was one of the models with a Flexview panel. I've been wanting to try this experiment for a while, so when the A31 died and I got the G40 back it was the perfect chance to try transplant. In between I also tried it out in a R51E (didn't work).
Its pretty much a straight swap. emeraldgirl08 confirmed that a R4x panel works in a R5x, and I knew that a A3x panel would work in a R5x (from experience)... and thinkwiki showed that the R4x was compatible with the G4x.
No crazy stuff required on my end. I had to put a fold in the LCD ribbon cable to shorten it, and the power leads to the inverter had to be extended. I clipped off the end from a bad panel and soldered it on. I almost burned it up on accident when I got the wires flipped. Fortunately, I caught this error before powering it up.
This transplant should also work with a T4x or R5x IPS panel.
Family Daily Drivers- T450s, T540p
Work- Sadly, the ThinkPads have gone away...... and replaced by HP Chromebox drone machines
ThinkPad Projects- T530, T400, R60, Z60t
Historic Retired ThinkPads- Z61m (Titanium), X20, A31p, 701c, 760XD, WorkPad C505, C500
Work- Sadly, the ThinkPads have gone away...... and replaced by HP Chromebox drone machines
ThinkPad Projects- T530, T400, R60, Z60t
Historic Retired ThinkPads- Z61m (Titanium), X20, A31p, 701c, 760XD, WorkPad C505, C500
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
-
L40sx and PS/2e M4-1 Space Saver keyboards [Warning: pics]
by ThinkDan » Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:14 pm » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware - 0 Replies
- 2377 Views
-
Last post by ThinkDan
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:14 pm
-
-
-
Can anyone look at my pics and confirm if t480 lid is magnesium?
by redglow » Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:30 pm » in ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series - 4 Replies
- 2455 Views
-
Last post by mikemex
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:57 am
-
-
-
WorkPad Z50 strip down and clean up [WARNING: PICS]
by ThinkDan » Fri Feb 02, 2024 5:56 pm » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware - 3 Replies
- 832 Views
-
Last post by ThinkDan
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:54 pm
-
-
-
PC110 Restoration stuff [HUGE PICS]
by solidpro » Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:10 pm » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware - 2 Replies
- 337 Views
-
Last post by solidpro
Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:35 am
-
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 15 guests