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by RealBlackStuff
Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
Topic: Two ssds in x230?
Replies: 22
Views: 982

Re: Two ssds in x230?

Lesson learned: do NOT buy any unknown/obscure SSDs.
Look for the likes of Samsung, Crucial, WD, Kingston.
by RealBlackStuff
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:42 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T420 always trottled to minimum
Replies: 3
Views: 106

Re: T420 always trottled to minimum

In BIOS press F9 to set all Default, then press F10 to save it and exit.
Next go back in BIOS and check Config/CPU and Config/Power settings.
by RealBlackStuff
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
Topic: X2100 loses bios settings if left unplugged
Replies: 6
Views: 229

Re: X2100 loses bios settings if left unplugged

How about replacing the CMOS battery?
Sounds like yours is dead.
by RealBlackStuff
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W520 locked somehow
Replies: 7
Views: 334

Re: W520 locked somehow

There is a BIOS password.
All you need is that link I gave you before.
Once that is removed, go into BIOS, press F9 to set everything at Default, then press F10 to save it.
After that, you can use any HDD/SSD you want.
by RealBlackStuff
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: W520 locked somehow
Replies: 7
Views: 334

Re: W520 locked somehow

If there should be a BIOS password on that W520, it's easy enough to remove.
Watch this.
by RealBlackStuff
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:12 am
Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
Topic: Two ssds in x230?
Replies: 22
Views: 982

Re: Two ssds in x230?

If that size laptop suits you, have a look at the X240 or the X250 . They each can take THREE internal SSDs! - 2.5" HDD/SSD SATA in main drivebay - NGFF SATA M.2 2242 in WAN-slot - NGFF SATA M.2 2242 instead of smart-card-reader If X240: - you'll want to swap its Clunkpad (check the post above this)...
by RealBlackStuff
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T440s won't turn on
Replies: 2
Views: 172

Re: T440s won't turn on

Take both batteries out, then try to boot.
If OK, then put in only the internal one and try.
If it boots, switch off and leave it like that overnight.
Ditto for only the external one.
If neither battery works, look for replacement batteries.
Or start looking for a T480/T480s or newer...
by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Selling online $600 tax rule
Replies: 8
Views: 319

Re: Selling online $600 tax rule

Doesn't this only apply to eBay/Paypal transactions?
by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:03 am
Forum: ThinkPad W530/W540/W541/W550 Series
Topic: confirm or deny W541 whitelist
Replies: 5
Views: 7793

Re: confirm or deny W541 whitelist

Have you tried drivers from Intel direct, rather than from Lenovo?
(same for 7260-N and 7260-AC).
by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:54 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: What is this part called and where can I buy one? (frame with mouse buttons, part of T520 bezel)
Replies: 3
Views: 582

Re: What is this part called and where can I buy one? (frame with mouse buttons, part of T520 bezel)

Nobody sells just that "frame" (for lack of a better word). The X220/T410/T420/T510/T520 can all use the same keyboards, but from 3 manufacturers. Hence frames from the same manufacturer will be interchangeable, regardless of language layout. Look in e.g. T520 Manual under Parts list/Keyboard (downl...
by RealBlackStuff
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Topic: Rare find - a 'good' 760LD
Replies: 10
Views: 529

Re: Rare find - a 'good' 760LD

Beautifully kept 76 OLD. :wink:
by RealBlackStuff
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:32 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61 Middleton BIOS problem
Replies: 11
Views: 1042

Re: T61 Middleton BIOS problem

I assume somebody changed a setting in the BIOS which disabled the first two entries on the 'network' page. Although the problem now seems to be resolved, it would be good to know what actually caused it. Unless you can ask the person who did this, you'll never know. Can't have been anything seriou...
by RealBlackStuff
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: ThinkPad P1/P40/P50/P70 and later Series
Topic: P51s ssd connector malfunction
Replies: 6
Views: 507

Re: P51s ssd connector malfunction

You wrote "connector to the motherboard..." which I assumed was the cable. I didn't get that the (soldered) motherboard-connector itself had broken off. Sloppy work apparently from Wistron, who makes those mobos. Maybe if you use a magnifying glass, you might find some solder-points on that (now emp...
by RealBlackStuff
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: ThinkPad P1/P40/P50/P70 and later Series
Topic: P51s ssd connector malfunction
Replies: 6
Views: 507

Re: P51s ssd connector malfunction

If I understand you correctly, the 2.5" HDD was faulty and was removed. The 2nd Transcend drive in the WAN-slot has now also been removed, while you have a new one. You try to boot from USB (but without any other drive in the P51s), but that doesn't work. Possibly that machine needs to have a drive ...
by RealBlackStuff
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:54 am
Forum: ThinkPad P1/P40/P50/P70 and later Series
Topic: P51s ssd connector malfunction
Replies: 6
Views: 507

Re: P51s ssd connector malfunction

You must be mixing up laptops.
Maybe you installed the P51 BIOS instead of P51s?
The P51 has an option for RAID in BIOS, where you can make those changes.
Your P51s does NOT have that option.
You'll need to select which drive to boot from first in BIOS/Startup/Boot (double-click Boot and select).
by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:04 am
Forum: Non-ThinkPad Lenovo Laptops
Topic: WiFi Keeps disconnecting
Replies: 36
Views: 24194

Re: WiFi Keeps disconnecting

AFAIK that laptop has a wifi-whitelist, so until you remove it you are 'stuck' with one of those cards mentioned.
Stay away from Realtek, fastest one is BCM43162.
Why not try and swap antenna wires, doesn't do any harm.
by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: BIOS whitelist removal what is the best resource
Replies: 4
Views: 309

Re: BIOS whitelist removal what is the best resource

Indeed no wifi-whitelist on T480.
If ever needed, I would try Techinferno first, BIOS-MOD second, no way for noob BIOS-DOCTOR.
by RealBlackStuff
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Lenovo finally did it, virtually zero contrast display
Replies: 4
Views: 292

Re: Lenovo finally did it, virtually zero contrast display

I would say: history repeats itself.
Thinkpad 755CDV with transparent screen already existed around 25 years ago!
Read our Legacy forum: https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=136072
by RealBlackStuff
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:31 am
Forum: ThinkPad W530/W540/W541/W550 Series
Topic: W530 - WiFi module upgrade for 802.11AC / AX ?
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Re: W530 - WiFi module upgrade for 802.11AC / AX ?

AFAIK the AX3000 is dual-band wifi-6 and AXE3000 is tri-band wifi-6e.
Please note: these cards (as well as AX200/AX210) run ONLY on W10/W11/Linux!
No drivers for W7 found, even after 4 years trying!
Look at this: https://winraid.level1techs.com/t/reque ... win7/35111
by RealBlackStuff
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:08 am
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: Trying to repair an R51, will an R50 work as a parts donor?
Replies: 4
Views: 501

Re: Trying to repair an R51, will an R50 work as a parts donor?

The manual (see the HMM link above) is the same for R50, R50p and R51.
The speakers will fit in all R50/R51 models.
As long as they are the same size (both 14.1" or both 15"), the bottom case will also fit.
by RealBlackStuff
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: ThinkPad W530/W540/W541/W550 Series
Topic: W530 - WiFi module upgrade for 802.11AC / AX ?
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Re: W530 - WiFi module upgrade for 802.11AC / AX ?

Apply 1vyrain (to remove wifi-whitelist) and install the mini-PCIe AX3000 (version of AX200) wifi card.
by RealBlackStuff
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T580 (renewed) stuck on setup
Replies: 3
Views: 196

Re: T580 (renewed) stuck on setup

Do not use whatever was installed on that laptop.
Install a fresh Linux/Windows/Whatever from scratch.
Might even be a good idea to also get another SSD.
by RealBlackStuff
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Lid closes and opens really easily needs tightening somewhere?
Replies: 3
Views: 307

Re: Lid closes and opens really easily needs tightening somewhere?

You can't tighten those hinges.
Replace them with e.g. these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/833448414.html or look for them on eBay etc.
by RealBlackStuff
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:01 am
Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
Topic: Issues with new backlit keyboard for Thinkpad X230
Replies: 3
Views: 324

Re: Issues with new backlit keyboard for Thinkpad X230

That FRU 04X126 4 is for Slovakia, not for UK. The UK version is 04X126 9 . Mis-read? Carefully remove the KB-cable. With a magnifier, check that there is no dirt or bent pins in either cable or motherboard connector. Reinsert straight down and make sure it is fully pressed in. If still no luck, and...
by RealBlackStuff
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T430u type 3351 (was erroneously T420u)
Replies: 3
Views: 209

Re: T420u type 3351

It must indeed be a T430u, where the "u" probably stands for Ultrabook.
by RealBlackStuff
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T430u type 3351 (was erroneously T420u)
Replies: 3
Views: 209

Re: T420u type 3351

Never even heard of a T420u!
And AFAIK there are no manuals for that either.
And I could not find it in the withdrawn PSREF either...

Anyway, remove the HDD/SSD and the RAM, try to boot, does it now beep 1-3-3-1?
If not, you may have a serious motherboard problem.
by RealBlackStuff
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:20 am
Forum: Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Topic: T15g BSOD and loss of Internet Connection
Replies: 2
Views: 373

Re: T15g BSOD and loss of Internet Connection

Let me guess: Intel AX201 or AX211 wifi card?
Get the latest wifi drivers from Intel instead of from Lenovo.
by RealBlackStuff
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61 Middleton BIOS problem
Replies: 11
Views: 1042

Re: T61 Middleton BIOS problem

Go into BIOS/Config/Network to ENable Flash over LAN.

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