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During production, Lenovo made subsequent changes in construction. The first runs of the laptop had CCFL-backlights and a sturdier internal construction. The later LED-backlight screen models have some cost reductions applied and are slightly less sturdier although the LEDs themselves outlast the CCFL one. Overall, despite all hopes of retro enthusiasts, neither the T61 nor the T400 have the same sturdier chassis of the T4x series laptops. Although palmrests can crack quite easily on all these models, the T400 series, and particularly the 15 inch T410, are even more likely to develop microcracks. | During production, Lenovo made subsequent changes in construction. The first runs of the laptop had CCFL-backlights and a sturdier internal construction. The later LED-backlight screen models have some cost reductions applied and are slightly less sturdier although the LEDs themselves outlast the CCFL one. Overall, despite all hopes of retro enthusiasts, neither the T61 nor the T400 have the same sturdier chassis of the T4x series laptops. Although palmrests can crack quite easily on all these models, the T400 series, and particularly the 15 inch T410, are even more likely to develop microcracks. | ||
The screen quality is debatable. Lenovo chose types not much improved in contrast or colour gamut from the T6x series. Even worse, due to cost savings, | The screen quality is debatable. Lenovo chose types not much improved in contrast or colour gamut from the T6x series. Even worse, due to cost savings, LED-backlight models released late in the product life have a very poor colour reproduction despite much better durability and brightness. The LEDs where sub-par. However, the same issue was exhibited also on Apple MacBook Pros, so Lenovo is not the only one to blame. Apple lied back then that colour reproduction was not affected. In time, LED backlights got much better. Economy LED backlight screens are still below the capability of the last CCFL equipped ones. | ||
Removable and the fixed drive bay are easy to access and the case itself is easy to disassemble due to obvious markings on the laptop's underside as well as masking black tape placed on screws. Compared with the previous T6x series, the T400 series uses less screws to secure parts, so disassembly is easier. Some components are interchangeable with the 15-inch screen T400 models. | Removable and the fixed drive bay are easy to access and the case itself is easy to disassemble due to obvious markings on the laptop's underside as well as masking black tape placed on screws. Compared with the previous T6x series, the T400 series uses less screws to secure parts, so disassembly is easier. Some components are interchangeable with the 15-inch screen T400 models. | ||