[ltp] ExpressCard slot in X61s?

Micha linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:23:09 +0300


On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:58:36 +0200
Tino Keitel <tino.keitel@tikei.de> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I wonder if a X61s has a usable ExpressCard slot, and if it can be used
> for a graphics card. I found different sources that don't mention the
> ExpressCard slot at all (even IBM/Lenovo), but also other sources that
> state that the PCMCIA slot is a combined PCMCIA/ExpressCard/34 slot.
> 
> Is there anyone who has used ExpressCards in a X61s on Linux, or even a
> graphics card?
> 

IIRC when you order a laptop directly from lenovo you can choose whether to get
a regular PCMCIA or an Expresscard. Try starting an order on the site and then
go to change the configuration options to see if it's an option for the x61s

As for your specific machine you probably need to check.

> My X61s is a 7666-36G (or UK336GE).
> 
> Regards,
> Tino