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    How do I add the integrated webcam?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Asymmetricblog, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. Asymmetricblog

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    My t61 broke and I ordered a new one. The new one is a WXGA+ while my old one was WXGA. My question is: Can I transfer the webcam on my old computer's bezel to the new one? Any instructions? I saw that one guy talked about it here, but he didn't say how he did it.
     
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    YOu would have to cut in a space on your monitor for your webcam or use your old monitor.

    If its the same laptop just get the driver from your old one.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Apr 16, 2009
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Yeah, or he could just use the old bezel + new LCD panel. What a thought. :rolleyes:

    Go on Lenovo's website and get the service manual. Follow their service manual on disassembly, mix and match parts, it will work fine.
     
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    Great thanks.
     
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    One question: Is the webcam connected to the motherboard?
     
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    OK. I'm having trouble. I took apart my old computer. How will I then install the camera in the new one? Will the ribbon be the same?
     
    Asymmetricblog, Apr 17, 2009
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    Yes and I believe the webcam connects to the screen which connects to the motherboard.

    Compare the two motherboard side by side and you should see it.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Apr 17, 2009
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    It connects to the ribbon. Will the ribbon be the same for the new computer, the one without the integrated webcam?
     
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  9. Hep!

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    You will likely have to move the webcam cable over.
     
    Hep!, Apr 17, 2009
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