IBM ThinkPad 765 Series
The ThinkPad 765L and 765D were a pair of Pentium MMX-based desktop replacement laptops that were released in 1997. They shared a similar chassis to the 760 Series, but were larger in order to fit a 13.3" display.
Specifications
| Spec | ThinkPad 765L | ThinkPad 765D |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | June 1997 | |
| Discontinuation Date | July 1998 | July 1997?* |
| CPU Options | Intel Pentium MMX @166MHz | |
| RAM | Type: EDO, 2x 144-pin sockets Standard: 32MB Maximum: 104MB |
|
| HDD | 2.5" IDE Uses proprietary adapter?: Yes Standard: 3GB |
|
| Display Options | 13.3" Active Matrix LCD @1024x768 | |
| GPU | Trident Cyber9385 VRAM: 2MB |
|
| Audio | ESS AudioDrive 1688 - Stereo Speakers - Microphone |
IBM Mwave MDSP2780 DSP - Stereo Speakers - Microphone |
| Battery | Lithium Ion or NiMH | |
| CMOS Battery | - Lithium CMOS Battery - 3-cell Varta NiMH Reserve Battery |
|
| Power Supply | Proprietary 4-pin | |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots | |
| Media Drives | UltraBay Thick supporting the following: - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - 3.5" 2.88MB Floppy Drive - CD-ROM Drive - PCMCIA Module - 2nd HDD - 2nd Battery - Wireless CDPD Modem - Wireless ARDIS Modem - TV Tuner - ZIP 100 Drive - Travel Bezel |
|
| Networking | None | Modem |
| I/O (Other) | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x Line In - 1x Line Out - Infrared |
- 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x Line In - 1x Line Out - Proprietary multimedia ports for Composite/S-Video in/out and MIDI/Game Port - Infrared |
| BIOS | IBM BIOS w/ Easy Setup | |
| Pointing Device | TrackPoint | |
*PSREF says July 1997, but is that really right??
Resources
 Service Manual |
Withdrawn Models PSREF |
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Common Faults & Maintenance
Battery leaks
The NiMH reserve battery (hidden in the palmrest) is very prone to leaking and should be removed on any 765 to prevent damage.
Rubber Coating Rot
The rubberized coating used on these ThinkPads nearly always melts/grows sticky with age and has to be scraped off.
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