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Which mini dock?
Which mini dock?
So I'm looking to get a mini dock for my X230 laptop...just wondering what model # I should be looking for? I see a number of them listed on ebay with various options (USB 3.0, dual DVI/Display-port, etc.)
Are they all basically compatible?
Thanks.
Are they all basically compatible?
Thanks.
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Re: Which mini dock?
Here's an overview with the specs: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/migr-4tpjf4
Check their lists for X230 compatible models!
See also this: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-X ... -p/1028527
Check their lists for X230 compatible models!
See also this: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-X ... -p/1028527
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Re: Which mini dock?
There is also this older link here, which we believe all below "Series 3" docking equipment is fully compatible for X230 (and our T410) models:
http://www.thinkscopes.com/2012/11/10/t ... replicator
In this ThinkScopes (2012) article:
1. Item #1: Series 3 Ultrabase
~Interestingly, it shows a X220 attached to this, so I would guess that this Ultrabase is compatible with X230 as well (see Item #2 below).
2. Item #2: ThinkPad Mini Port Replicator Series 3 (Product no: 4336-xxx).
~We have a working unit of both X230 and this Item #2 at hand, and we can confirm that this Item #2 is compatible with X230 (and our T410 also).
~We bought the slightly earlier USB 2.0 version of this Item #2. (Slightly later versions apparently had USB 3.0)
3. Item #3: ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (Product number: 4337-xxx).
~I've heard that that this Item #3 is compatible with X230 (and T410).
~There had been some persistent chatter about some hissing sound/noise when plugging the 2.5mm earphone jack into this Item #3 Mini Dock.
~(We seriously considered this Item #3 Mini Dock as well).
http://www.thinkscopes.com/2012/11/10/t ... replicator
In this ThinkScopes (2012) article:
1. Item #1: Series 3 Ultrabase
~Interestingly, it shows a X220 attached to this, so I would guess that this Ultrabase is compatible with X230 as well (see Item #2 below).
2. Item #2: ThinkPad Mini Port Replicator Series 3 (Product no: 4336-xxx).
~We have a working unit of both X230 and this Item #2 at hand, and we can confirm that this Item #2 is compatible with X230 (and our T410 also).
~We bought the slightly earlier USB 2.0 version of this Item #2. (Slightly later versions apparently had USB 3.0)
3. Item #3: ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (Product number: 4337-xxx).
~I've heard that that this Item #3 is compatible with X230 (and T410).
~There had been some persistent chatter about some hissing sound/noise when plugging the 2.5mm earphone jack into this Item #3 Mini Dock.
~(We seriously considered this Item #3 Mini Dock as well).
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Retired Thinkpads: X250 | T410 | T42 | 560 (circa 1996)
Re: Which mini dock?
Summary:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 93#p797093 (docks)
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 88#p797088 (scroll down for Ultrabase)
- All Series 3 docking stations and the Ultrabase Series 3 support the X230.
- USB 3.0 on the dock is available only on the Series 3 Mini-docks (4336-15W / 4337-15U / 4338-15U/-35U).
- The Ultrabase does not have USB 3.0.
- The hissing noise from the audio jack has been resolved for the late revision mini-docks (USB 3.0 versions should all be free from it).
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 93#p797093 (docks)
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 88#p797088 (scroll down for Ultrabase)
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Re: Which mini dock?
Does the mini dock fit/work with the extended battery?
Re: Which mini dock?
The 9-cell battery (that sticks out the back?) Yes (as does the Ultrabase).
The slice battery that sits under? No.
The slice battery that sits under? No.
Thinkpad 25 (20K7), T490 (20N3), Yoga 14 (20FY), T430s (IPS FHD + Classic Keyboard), X220 4291-4BG
X61 7673-V2V, T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad
X61 7673-V2V, T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad
Re: Which mini dock?
Thanks...I've got the 9-cell and found pics of it on a mini-dock so I'm good.
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