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It was about the same age as a T60 and likely a similar CPU. It had a very old Nvidia chip, and I have had trouble with that in the past. So, I took a pass. T60s have awesome quality parts, so if you are running Linux on a T60, and it works well, then that is a fantastic thing you have done.
September 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
It was about the same age as a T60 and likely a similar CPU. It had a very old Nvidia chip, and I have had trouble with that in the past. So, I took a pass. T60s have awesome quality parts, so if you are running Linux on a T60, and it works well, then that is a fantastic thing you have done.
In summary, as support for Windows 10 fades away, I have found Linux Mint to be a great option.
September 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In summary, as support for Windows 10 fades away, I have found Linux Mint to be a great option.
The MacBook Air from 2011 works very, very well on Linux Mint. The display is truly awesome. It needed a new battery. Batteries are readily available and the on-line instructions made it easy.
September 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The MacBook Air from 2011 works very, very well on Linux Mint. The display is truly awesome. It needed a new battery. Batteries are readily available and the on-line instructions made it easy.
It was a challenge giving away a Linux laptop computer for free on Craig's List. I got more than 24 responses in 12 hours. So I picked one, and they actually showed up.
September 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It was a challenge giving away a Linux laptop computer for free on Craig's List. I got more than 24 responses in 12 hours. So I picked one, and they actually showed up.
Months ago, I printed on some large index cards. Around 4 index cards have been hiding in the paper path ever since.
And then, something changed, and toner light came on, and the printer stopped printing.
When I removed the index cards the toner light turned off.
#spendless
And then, something changed, and toner light came on, and the printer stopped printing.
When I removed the index cards the toner light turned off.
#spendless
June 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Months ago, I printed on some large index cards. Around 4 index cards have been hiding in the paper path ever since.
And then, something changed, and toner light came on, and the printer stopped printing.
When I removed the index cards the toner light turned off.
#spendless
And then, something changed, and toner light came on, and the printer stopped printing.
When I removed the index cards the toner light turned off.
#spendless
All better. Purchase avoided.
June 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
All better. Purchase avoided.
To reuse the original threads, turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear and feel the click, then turn clockwise to install the screw.
June 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
To reuse the original threads, turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear and feel the click, then turn clockwise to install the screw.
Cleared out to paper bits and ready for reassembly. When reassembling self tapping screws (see the groove at the tip of the screw thread) it is important to reuse the threads formed in the plastic during the original assembly process.
June 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Cleared out to paper bits and ready for reassembly. When reassembling self tapping screws (see the groove at the tip of the screw thread) it is important to reuse the threads formed in the plastic during the original assembly process.
Found a lot of small paper bit on the input side. Cleared it out. When reinstalling self tapping screws (see groove at the tip), it is important to first turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear and feel the click. That way you reuse the threads created during the original assembly process.
June 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Found a lot of small paper bit on the input side. Cleared it out. When reinstalling self tapping screws (see groove at the tip), it is important to first turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear and feel the click. That way you reuse the threads created during the original assembly process.
Maybe all this jammified paper bits stuck inside the sheet feeder input side was a problem.
June 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Maybe all this jammified paper bits stuck inside the sheet feeder input side was a problem.
It is now 2+ months since we changed to VOIP for our legacy landline number. I easily added a custom voice message for unanswered calls. (All calls are unanswered in our case.) For any messages, the audio file is attached to an email. An upgrade compared to our old answering machine. Love it.
May 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It is now 2+ months since we changed to VOIP for our legacy landline number. I easily added a custom voice message for unanswered calls. (All calls are unanswered in our case.) For any messages, the audio file is attached to an email. An upgrade compared to our old answering machine. Love it.
So, the thermal paste on the CPU was bubbled. Not good.
Replaced with new thermal paste. Reassembled. Rebooted computer. No more CPU crashes. Not permanently damaged. Kind of amazing that there was no permanent thermal damage.
Photos / video below.
Replaced with new thermal paste. Reassembled. Rebooted computer. No more CPU crashes. Not permanently damaged. Kind of amazing that there was no permanent thermal damage.
Photos / video below.
May 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
So, the thermal paste on the CPU was bubbled. Not good.
Replaced with new thermal paste. Reassembled. Rebooted computer. No more CPU crashes. Not permanently damaged. Kind of amazing that there was no permanent thermal damage.
Photos / video below.
Replaced with new thermal paste. Reassembled. Rebooted computer. No more CPU crashes. Not permanently damaged. Kind of amazing that there was no permanent thermal damage.
Photos / video below.