IBM ThinkPad 380 Teardown and Repair, Pt 1

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Published on June 17, 2025 1:00:01 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ySOFu_1T_o

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So today I take a look at the IBM ThinkPad that I got as part of that 3-laptop lot with the 2 Toshiba Satellites. It's...not in great shape, but we do know it works! So I tear it down to see what (if anything) can be done with it. There will be a part 2, though not for a couple of weeks at least. I need to finish filming the rest of it.

Also, this was originally recorded in November of 2024 before I got the new mic setup and before I finished the Satellite T1900C.

Link to original pickup video:
   • Retro Laptop eBay Haul  

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Sources:
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IFIXIT Teardown:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/IBM ThinkPad 380-385 Disassembly/146458

Jason image:
https://tenor.com/view/jason-friday-the-13th-gif-17432422802850873843

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Timestamps:
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0:00 Intro
0:59 Start of teardown
9:23 More teardown
20:19 Motherboard freed
21:04 A look at what's left of the bottom shell
23:08 Conclusion of Pt. 1

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