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- Fri May 04, 2018 10:24 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732990
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I sent emails with order id to everybody on the 3rd batch list. Kinda sad to see that some mailboxes don't exist anymore :( Which probably means that I have to find a way to deliver kits faster. Next bulk shipment (about 35 orders) is planned on this week. How do I know if the preorder has been acc...
- Thu May 03, 2018 2:09 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: WTB: X62 [USA]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2627
Re: WTB: X62 [USA]
FYI: Jackie has personally told me that the x62 is no longer being made. Add it to your ebay watchlist
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
- Topic: Advice on buying a Thinkpad X60 in 2018
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17081
Re: Advice on buying a Thinkpad X60 in 2018
Get an x62
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:00 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: WTB: Thinkpad X62 w/ LED Backlight Mod
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2337
Re: WTB: Thinkpad X62 w/ LED Backlight Mod
Just curious what you'd be willing to pay for this setup
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:39 am
- Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
- Topic: HDMI Port is no longer necessary
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7332
Re: HDMI Port is no longer necessary
This is great if youre at home, but in a corporate or university setting streaming is very limited or not existent
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 5:28 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X201 v X220
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12912
Re: X201 v X220
X220, its more modern
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- Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:18 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732990
Re: RE: Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Like this : http://imgur.com/XjGmbz3 Zoom in, you need to put tape between the red lines. I put too much but don't care since they aren't used for the battery, only for dock. Thank you so much for this! I can confirm that after doing this isolation on a Mini Dock (Type: 4337, one DisplayPort), I ca...
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:23 pm
- Forum: 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
- Topic: X62 problems, quirks, and fixes
- Replies: 177
- Views: 112639
Re: X62 problems, quirks, and fixes
Yep, I've got pc7 as well now. The nice thing about having pc7 is that the laptop is absolutely silent now (finally!) during the usual work including watching video using vaapi. I'm not exactly sure what you are doing here, regarding pc7 but im intrigued. Can you give me a bit of context as to what...
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:21 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Bought my first X220
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2564
Re: Bought my first X220
The great thing about the x220 is how easly it is to repair it, take it appart and put it back together. Mostly every piece is available for pretty cheap. I have one too, its always served its usual life 4 or 5 times over, i now look past iys imperfections. I do reccomend an ips screen upgrade, and ...
- Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:55 am
- Forum: 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
- Topic: Possible 4th batch of x62's
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7908
Re: Possible 4th batch of x62's
Yup, the 4th batch of X62 is announced by HOPE (of 51NB). The CPU of this batch are Intel Core 5 generation i5-ES or i7-5600u processor. Source (Chinese): https://forum.51nb.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1737859 (Google translated): https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=...
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:23 pm
- Forum: 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
- Topic: X62 problems, quirks, and fixes
- Replies: 177
- Views: 112639
Re: X62 problems, quirks, and fixes
There is a gdtive download in the comments to lcdfans driver tutorial. Has anyone else had an issue with the keyboard having a high spot, almoat raised in the area near the volume controls? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk That's where the fan is. Which model do you have? the 's' or the 'non-s'...
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:37 pm
- Forum: 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
- Topic: X62 problems, quirks, and fixes
- Replies: 177
- Views: 112639
Re: X62 problems, quirks, and fixes
There is a gdtive download in the comments to lcdfans driver tutorial.
Has anyone else had an issue with the keyboard having a high spot, almoat raised in the area near the volume controls?
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Has anyone else had an issue with the keyboard having a high spot, almoat raised in the area near the volume controls?
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- Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:30 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732990
Re: RE: Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Ill take itwho wrote:because my X230 just broke and I'll probably buy a newer notebook, I don't need my reserved kit
if its ok for nitrocaster, I'll pass it to someone else
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- Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:13 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732990
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
I believe i added my email yo that list, but it may have been nwysky's list regarding the x62, is it possible to confirm?
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- Tue Feb 28, 2017 5:32 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732990
Re: RE: Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
This is your listing?nitrocaster wrote:As promised, X230 i7 mobo with pre-installed FHD adapter on feebay.
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- Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:39 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
- Replies: 1305
- Views: 732990
Re: Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p
Just curious, when was the second batch preorders started? I must have missed them but I 100% want one(or two) of these boards. Is there a way to be added to the third order?
Great work Nitro, you're keeping the dream alive!
Great work Nitro, you're keeping the dream alive!
- Sun May 10, 2015 9:42 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: WTB: x220 i7 IPS (bare bones)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1093
WTB: x220 i7 IPS (bare bones)
Looking for a x220 with the following requirements: [*]must be i7 [*]IPS screen [*]non glossy keyboard (essentially limited use) [*] battery hands a charge (>45Wh) [*]no cracks or scratches I currently have an x220 with an i5 and want to upgrade. Hard drive does not need to be included in sale. Ram ...
- Mon Dec 15, 2014 11:42 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: (FOUND) WTB: X201s
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2211
Re: WTB: X201s
not my listing...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-x201s-Th ... 35e1b8a117
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-x201s-Th ... 35e1b8a117
- Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:11 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: WTB: IBM Thinkpad 760ED 4pin Charger *PIC*
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2195
Re: WTB: IBM Thinkpad 760ED 4pin Charger *PIC*
I have several.. and i'm sure others have more.. why..? :) you have a 760 series that has a working battery..? or you have one you want to run..? Bill, My boss passed down his 760ED from 96 to me. Well to the garbage and I intercepted it. Looks like a beautiful machine, and quite honestly its too g...
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:13 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: WTB: IBM Thinkpad 760ED 4pin Charger *PIC*
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2195
WTB: IBM Thinkpad 760ED 4pin Charger *PIC*
Im looking for a 4pin 20v 2.5 amp charger that is compatible with my new to me 760ED (Type 9546) from 1996.
Thank you!
pics for clicks, i believe a 16v charger would work but the bottom of my machine says 20v
Thank you!
pics for clicks, i believe a 16v charger would work but the bottom of my machine says 20v
- Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:14 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
- Topic: X61 with touchscreen (not tablet) DONE!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11298
Re: X61 with touchscreen (not tablet) DONE!
No. Its done with a USB kit. Something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-12-1-Inch-4-Wire-Resistive-Touch-Screen-Panel-260-6-198-5mm-USB-Controller-/370984968922?pt=US_Laptop_Screens_LCD_Panels&hash=item56606d62da . + LED Mod would be really nice to make up for the lost brightness. :) Where do y...
- Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:18 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
- Topic: X61 with touchscreen (not tablet) DONE!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11298
Re: X61 with touchscreen (not tablet) DONE!
Any tutorial? What were those wires coming out from the right side?
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:37 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X220 display mod with 12.5" FHD IPS panel from Dell XPS 12 ?
- Replies: 116
- Views: 149535
Re: X220 display mod with 12.5" FHD IPS panel from Dell XPS
yeah this would be amazing. I have looking into the wiring of the monitor, through the photos that were posted above. it does not seem too difficult to pull this off. Is there anything i can do to upgrade the resolution on this machine?
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 3:53 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
- Topic: SD/SDHC Cards and the X61s
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8585
Re: SD/SDHC Cards and the X61s
Forgive my grave digging with this thread. Does anyone know what is requited to allow the use of cards in the card reader while running linux? I have a 64 gig sdxc card from my gopro that is formatted in exFAT. I have installed exfat-fuse. while i install the card into a usb reader and not the inter...
- Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:47 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X220 display mod with 12.5" FHD IPS panel from Dell XPS 12 ?
- Replies: 116
- Views: 149535
Re: X220 display mod with 12.5" FHD IPS panel from Dell XPS 12 ?
microwave wrote:I will try LP125WF1-SPA1 within a few days ( one or two weeks) on thinkpad x220/X230. I have already ordered 1pcs LP125WF1-SPA1 for this modification.
thanks for bumping this. I need a better screen in this machine, my eyes are killing me!
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:51 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: SOLD!! X61s Systems - $85-95 Shipped
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1387
Re: SOLD!! X61s Systems - $85-95 Shipped
Is there any possibility that you have or know of a source of more "green" batteries? Either the regular or extended size.
Sorry i missed out on this sale!
Sorry i missed out on this sale!
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:51 am
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: X200 (pics)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3557
Re: FS: X200 (pics)
bump, lowering the price again!
- Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:25 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: WTB: ThinkPad T4x0/T5x0 or similar ---
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1353
Re: WTB: ThinkPad T4x0/T5x0 or similar ---
I have a t420 with an i5 and 8gb of ram, just its pretty low res, works great with an external monitor though!
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:24 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: T420 (pics)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2950
Re: FS: T420 (pics)
bump
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:23 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: X200 (pics)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3557
Re: FS: X200 (pics)
bump!