Some small things about an x60s

 hello,
I have a x60s (t2400, 2gb ram) as a spare laptop (also just because i really like it).
but i have a few questions;
i know there are more models and that the cpu is solderd onto the mainboard. if i want a t7200 cpu, can i then just replace the entire mainboard? or does that later model have diffrent cooling wich my t2400 doesnt have?
secondly i hearred the discussion about 2 or 4gbs of ram. if i insert 4gb ram, then i just get 3 a 3.5 gb? and will an t7200 allow me to have more ram?
and last is more an software issue; i use fingerprint to logon to windows 7 (home premium). is there a way i can set windows to only use fingerprint logon? (so you cant select other logon options)
hoping you can answer me,
Erik
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The second fan is not the main problem, the CPU/GPU fan+heatsink is. The "s" models have low consumption CPUs and their heatsinks are smaller, thinner. The heatsink of the non "s" models is thicker and won't fit in the basecover.
I actually have a X61s with the second fan (standard config, I didn't change anything), so if you find one of those don't be afraid. Just make sure it belongs to an "s" model.
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You could actually use a X61(non "s") motherboard and combine it with a X61s fan/heatsink. Physically everything will fit, but you will end up with a full voltage CPU in combination with a low voltage fan, so an overheat problem is inevitable, unless you do some strong undervolting. I personally wouldn't go this path...
You could actually use a X61(non "s") motherboard and combine it with a X61s fan/heatsink. Physically everything will fit, but you will end up with a full voltage CPU in combination with a low voltage fan, so an overheat problem is inevitable, unless you do some strong undervolting. I personally wouldn't go this path...
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