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Re: Debian-friendly laptop

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On 19/05/2021 16:32, Andrei POPESCU wrote:
> On Mi, 19 mai 21, 11:06:44, Celejar wrote:
>> On Wed, 19 May 2021 17:27:16 +0300
>> Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On Mi, 19 mai 21, 07:58:05, Celejar wrote:
>>>>
>>>> My previous main machine had been a T60. I gave that up when its
>>>> keyboard failed. I know that one of the main selling points of
>>>> ThinkPads is their keyboards: they are certainly very good, but
>>>> apparently they don't last forever ;)
>>>
>>> At least they are easy to replace, or for other components (e.g. CPU
>>> fan) the manual with detailed explanations is readily available (been
>>> there, done that).
>>
>> True, although "easy" is debatable. I suppose that if I could do it, it
>> must be easy :/, and I'm sure it's easier than with other machines.
> 
> Let me qualify that then: at least to replace the CPU fan assembly for
> my late R61 all I needed was a suitable screwdriver, basic dexterity,
> some other means to display the manual and patience.
> 
> According to the instructions one should be using new screws every time,
> but reusing them once or twice is possible, unless the heads are
> destroyed in the process.
> 
> There are probably tear-downs available on Youtube for those who would
> like to see that for themselves.

ifixit.com is highly recommended for teardowns of lots of machines 
especially Lenovo, I have used it myself several times


-- 
Martin

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