IBM ThinkPad T41 & T41p
The ThinkPad T41 is a Pentium M-based laptop that was released in 2003, with the T41p being a higher-end version of the same laptop. Unlike the later T42 and T43, the T41 was only available with a 14.1" display.
Specifications
| Spec | ThinkPad T41 | ThinkPad T41p |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 2003 | |
| CPU | CPU Type: Socket 479 (Banias/Dothan) Intel Pentium M "Banias" @1.4, 1.6, or 1.7GHz | CPU Type: Socket 479 (Banias/Dothan) Intel Pentium M "Banias" @1.7GHz |
| Chipset | Unknown | |
| RAM | Type: PC2700 DDR, 2 slots Standard: 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB Maximum: 2GB | Type: PC2700 DDR, 2 slots Standard: 512MB Maximum: 2GB |
| Storage | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: No Standard: 30, 40 or 60GB | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: No Standard: 60GB |
| Display Options | - 14.1" TFT LCD @1024x768 - 14.1" TFT LCD @1400x1050 | 14.1" TFT LCD @1400x1050 |
| Graphics Chipset | ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 or 9000 VRAM: 32MB | ATI Mobility FireGL T2 VRAM: 128MB |
| Audio | AC97 Compatible - Stereo Speakers - Microphone | |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion | |
| CMOS Battery | Proprietary Lithium | |
| Power Supply | Barrel Jack (16V) | |
| Media Drives | Ultrabay Slim (DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW) | Ultrabay Slim (DVD/CD-RW) |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots | |
| Networking | - Modem - Gigabit Ethernet - WiFi (Optional) - Bluetooth (Optional) | - Modem - Gigabit Ethernet - WiFi - Bluetooth |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x VGA Out - 2x USB 2.0 - 1x S-Video Out - 1x Line Out - 1x Mic In - 1x Dock Connector | |
| BIOS | IBM BIOS | |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad & TrackPoint | |
Resources
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
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IBM ThinkPad T41 Drivers |
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IBM ThinkPad T40/T41/T42 (and p variants) Hardware Maintenance Manual |
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IBM ThinkPad A, T, X, and G Series (2000-2005) Personal Systems Reference (PSREF) |
Common Faults & Maintenance
Solder Failure
T41s commonly suffer from BGA solder failure on the GPU, which will first result in instability/crashing, and will eventually progress to a No-POST condition. This can be fixed temporarily be reflowing the chip, or permanently by reballing it.