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    How do I date a t61p?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Ollollo, Apr 1, 2012.

  1. Ollollo

    Ollollo Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all,

    I'm trying to find a t61p with a late manufacturing date, as I have heard they dont have the legendary nVidia problem (I think I am looking for mfg date later than August 2008). Is there a way to date this system:

    (Copy/paste from Lenovo Support - Home (US))

    Cheers!
     
    Ollollo, Apr 1, 2012
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It should be on the bottom sticker, right after the serial number. My X220i say 11/05, which means it was made in May of 2011.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 1, 2012
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  3. not.sure

    not.sure Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah that's right. My T61p is 07/10.

    Not sure though about your assumptions about the nvidia problem though (mine's fine, but I don't think any of them were really safe?).
     
    not.sure, Apr 1, 2012
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    T61p and I believe D630 received revised Nvidia chips, but TBH given you can get a refurb T420 with HD+ screen for under 500 bucks, it will blow away a T61p in terms of performance. So even if your T61p fails, no matter just buy a new ThinkPad..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 1, 2012
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  5. Kish21

    Kish21 Notebook Geek

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    All the coupons have disappeared from the Lenovo Outlet.
    Now the prices for Refurbished models are higher than buying brand new :/
    (Unless they're in process of upgrading their coupons?)
     
    Kish21, Apr 2, 2012
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  6. Ollollo

    Ollollo Notebook Consultant

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    Interesting! So even the ones made before august 2008 should be OK then? Or at least as OK as the ones made after... ;)

    And thanks everyone for your input - much appruciated!
     
    Ollollo, Apr 2, 2012
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    No I believe FRU motherboards after 8/08 received revised chips.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 2, 2012
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  8. Ollollo

    Ollollo Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, cheers!
     
    Ollollo, Apr 2, 2012
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  9. Ollollo

    Ollollo Notebook Consultant

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    Just to make sure: First number is month, then it's year, as in Mo/Yr, right?
     
    Ollollo, Apr 3, 2012
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    Schmitty Notebook Consultant

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    First, you buy some flowers that you will give it when you pick it up. Then take it out to a nice French restaurant followed by movie or dancing.
     
    Schmitty, Apr 3, 2012
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  11. aadadams

    aadadams Notebook Deity

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    I started to make this very post yesterday, LOL! Great minds think alike!
     
    aadadams, Apr 3, 2012
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  12. Ollollo

    Ollollo Notebook Consultant

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    LOL :D

    (10 char)
     
    Ollollo, Apr 3, 2012
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