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Dropped my T20, want to fix it
Dropped my T20, want to fix it
My T20 took a bad fall. I really want to fix it (put linux on it, second computer etc...)
So, my question is, how many of you have done this?
The problem with it is that the display only shows the top left corner of the desktop. I assume this is a problem with the video/motherboard. I think the screen is probably fine.
So, If i swap out the motherboard, will it be OK? I guess i need to test the screen first.
Today I bought a T21 for $550 (800Mhz 512MB 32GB CDRW SXGA). I want to try and plug the display of my T20 to the T21 to test it. (on a side note, I didn't know that T21's could get SXGA)
So I'm looking for a little advice, and specifically, can I purchase any T series motherboard as a replacement?
thanks,
Matt
So, my question is, how many of you have done this?
The problem with it is that the display only shows the top left corner of the desktop. I assume this is a problem with the video/motherboard. I think the screen is probably fine.
So, If i swap out the motherboard, will it be OK? I guess i need to test the screen first.
Today I bought a T21 for $550 (800Mhz 512MB 32GB CDRW SXGA). I want to try and plug the display of my T20 to the T21 to test it. (on a side note, I didn't know that T21's could get SXGA)
So I'm looking for a little advice, and specifically, can I purchase any T series motherboard as a replacement?
thanks,
Matt
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Re: Dropped my T20, want to fix it
That assumption may be premature. Have you tried to connect an external monitor? If that works then it's probably the LCD assembly that's broken.matty wrote:The problem with it is that the display only shows the top left corner of the desktop. I assume this is a problem with the video/motherboard.
Dorian Hausman
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SL500 (2746-CTO) • X61s (7666-34U) • T60p (2007-93U) • A21p (2629-HWU) • eXThinkpad (5160-087)
Matt,
First thing to do on your T20 is open it up and reseat the video cables, both on the MB and the display.
No, the T20 XGA display will NOT work if you connect it to the SXGA+ T21! Different cables.
Do you have the HMM: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... IGR-4UYM3F
Any T20 or T21 MB will fit your case.
Regards,
James
First thing to do on your T20 is open it up and reseat the video cables, both on the MB and the display.
No, the T20 XGA display will NOT work if you connect it to the SXGA+ T21! Different cables.
Do you have the HMM: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... IGR-4UYM3F
Any T20 or T21 MB will fit your case.
Regards,
James
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