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by VanZan
Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Clone from one T420 to another?
Replies: 5
Views: 3815

Clone from one T420 to another?

I have two T420 laptops. Can I clone the hard drive from one to use on the other? The only difference between the two is the sizes of the secondary hard drives. I guess what I'm asking is what are the critical components that need to be the same? The definitely both have the same CPU models. Not sur...
by VanZan
Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: Recovery Set Repository for Community Members
Replies: 165
Views: 91603

Re: Recovery Set Repository for Community Members

I sent a PM but it's still in my "Outbox"....surely I meet the requirements?
by VanZan
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: ThinkPad Edge / E-series
Topic: E430-Error Message for Lenovo Solutions for Small Business
Replies: 6
Views: 6981

Re: E430-Error Message for Lenovo Solutions for Small Business

Is it not risky to keep using W7? I dual boot Manjaro and W8.1. 8.1 seemed the best alternative to W10/11 once W7 was no longer supported. Think I'd prefer W7 though.
by VanZan
Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:00 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T420 Coreboot difficulty?
Replies: 8
Views: 7636

T420 Coreboot difficulty?

Looking for something to do and was thinking about Coreboot. I have 2 T420 laptops I use daily (1 other in reserve). I bought the items necessary for Coreboot (Pomona SOIC8, CH341A and female to female header cables). To my horror though it seems to get access to the T420 BIOS chip you have to strip...
by VanZan
Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:39 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Slower booting
Replies: 1
Views: 2647

Slower booting

I have a T420 with Manjaro and Windows 8.1 dual booting from a mSata. I have a SSD I use for file storage in the regular hard drive position. Today I replaced the optical drive with a 2TB HDD (not SSD). I notice unfortunately that it takes an extra 6 or 7 seconds to get to the Manjaro login. Seems l...
by VanZan
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Fan suddenly very noisy
Replies: 2
Views: 2842

Re: Fan suddenly very noisy

Ah OK looks like I've a bit of work to do so. Yeah mine has the integrated graphics. Thanks.
by VanZan
Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Fan suddenly very noisy
Replies: 2
Views: 2842

Fan suddenly very noisy

Had my T420 a few years with no problems. Now when I start the laptop and whenever the fan needs to work it sounds like an engine inside. No other problems using the machine. There's no slowdown in performance. I've just tried using compressed air on the fan and the vents but it hasn't helped. Would...
by VanZan
Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Win 8.1 ricoh media reader driver
Replies: 1
Views: 3845

Win 8.1 ricoh media reader driver

Guys I've updated to Windows 8.1 on my T420. However I can't find a driver for the media card reader. Device manager shows the following: PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_E822&SUBSYS_213317AA&REV_08 PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_E822&SUBSYS_213317AA PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_E822&CC_088001 PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_E822&CC_0880 Anyone know how t...
by VanZan
Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Triple boot?
Replies: 6
Views: 5025

Re: Triple boot?

That's why I like old machines with Ultrabays. If you want to switch between different versions of Windows or Linux, it makes life a lot easier. Old thread but something brought me back to this topic. I have a T420 with a DVD rom ultrabay. Are there any recommendations for setting up for switching ...
by VanZan
Wed May 23, 2018 8:41 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: identify a X220 part
Replies: 4
Views: 3071

Re: identify a X220 part

Did you mean something else when you said webcam? I reckon you meant the led panel...anyway my X220 doesn't have a webcam. Here's where I put the little thingies in the end:

https://i.imgur.com/41RaMIH.jpg
by VanZan
Wed May 23, 2018 7:56 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: identify a X220 part
Replies: 4
Views: 3071

Re: identify a X220 part

Thank you and apologies to the mods for my oversized image.
by VanZan
Wed May 23, 2018 7:19 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: identify a X220 part
Replies: 4
Views: 3071

identify a X220 part

I was changing the screen on my X220 and two small parts fell out. I have no idea where they should be:

https://i.imgur.com/rBDuPLL.jpg


Admin warning: picture too big, tags removed. Please read the Forum Rules, especially Section 5: https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=14339
by VanZan
Wed May 23, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Triple boot?
Replies: 6
Views: 5025

Re: Triple boot?

Cheers guys...will look at a x240 and BCD Edit.
by VanZan
Fri May 18, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: Triple boot?
Replies: 6
Views: 5025

Triple boot?

I have a X220 with a 64GB mSata and a 500GB 2.5" SSD. Ideally I'd like to have Ubuntu 18.04 and Windows 7 alongside each other on the SSD. But I'd like to have CloudReady/ChromeOS on the 64GB mSata. I removed the mSATA temporarily and installed Win 7 on the SSD. Then I removed the SSD and installed ...
by VanZan
Wed May 02, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: matching hard drive to a t420
Replies: 1
Views: 2516

matching hard drive to a t420

Bought two T420 machines some time ago. Immediately took out the old hard drives and replaced them with SSDs. I'm selling the Thinkpads now but can't remember which hard drive is for which T420. There's Windows product keys under the batteries but when I booted up with the old drive ProduKey found n...
by VanZan
Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: newbie x220 screen upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 7845

Re: newbie x220 screen upgrade

Current screen is damaged.
by VanZan
Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: newbie x220 screen upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 7845

Re: newbie x220 screen upgrade

Thanks guys. I think the Full HD kit requires soldering yes? So that's me out. Think I'll try the LP125WH2-SLT1 screen then since it's recommended by that user "RealBlackStuff" and he's pretty much a legend on this forum! :)
by VanZan
Thu Apr 13, 2017 6:17 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: newbie x220 screen upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 7845

newbie x220 screen upgrade

Can I do an upgrade to the X220 screen I have? My current screen is a LP125WH2SLB1 (FRU 04W3462). I've been Googling around and just cannot get a grip on what screen, if any, would be an improvement. So many different model numbers.

Could someone dumb it down for me please?
by VanZan
Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: mSata adapter
Replies: 4
Views: 3465

Re: mSata adapter

Yeah I've been searching this sub forum and I think the post I saw was for the x301. Anyway I don't suppose the X220 would be more energy efficient and lighter with regard to portability with the mSata in the drive bay?
by VanZan
Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:56 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: mSata adapter
Replies: 4
Views: 3465

mSata adapter

Whilst searching these forums for something else I thought I came across a thread on mSata adapters and the X220. Now I have an mSata in the slot under the keyboard but is there an advantage to using a mSata and adapter in the primary 2.5" drive bay? At the moment I have a regular SSD in there. Just...
by VanZan
Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: No status indicators
Replies: 0
Views: 1608

No status indicators

Just received another T420 I purchased on eBay. It's working fine but for a few problems. The wifi and hdd status indicators do not work. The system does not detect it when I close the lid. The little light that should come on overhead the screen (Fn + PgUp) doesn't come on. The battery indicators o...
by VanZan
Sun May 22, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: new T410 LGC battery - orange light
Replies: 2
Views: 2163

Re: new T410 LGC battery - orange light

lol I can't see this fixing itself. It's not charging the battery, reporting a false percentage and when I disconnect the AC the light continues flashing even with the laptop turned off!!! And what's more I had the T410 up for sale. Luckily I found the problem before selling it to someone.
by VanZan
Sun May 22, 2016 6:42 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB - T420 ODD eject spring - 04W1602.
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

Re: WTB - T420 ODD eject spring - 04W1602.

Then the ones I ordered will be knock offs as well. I'm sorry Erik I didn't see until now that you were a moderator too. I truly feel a complete prat for not taking you up on your offer. My apologies again.
by VanZan
Sat May 21, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: new T410 LGC battery - orange light
Replies: 2
Views: 2163

new T410 LGC battery - orange light

I bought a brand new LGC battery for my T410 some months back. From a reputable seller on eBay. Used the laptop yesterday evening and completely discharged the battery. Unusual for me as I normally use them on AC power. Now I can't get it to recharge. It's stuck on that darned orange light. The batt...
by VanZan
Fri May 20, 2016 6:19 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB - T420 ODD eject spring - 04W1602.
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

Re: WTB - Various Spare Parts

I have bought several screw kits on Ebay from China that have worked for me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine-Lenovo-Thinkpad-X220-X220i-Complete-Screw-Set-Kit-Special-Coating-/311045280365?hash=item486bbe526d:m:mZ_0mRXr69s3dJ9wpz_-FUw Good luck, Bruce Yeah I came across this guy selling the spa...
by VanZan
Thu May 19, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB - T420 ODD eject spring - 04W1602.
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

Re: WTB - Various Spare Parts

I see your point. I was kind of trying to be a purist and get authentic Lenovo stuff but perhaps I'm taking it too far. I actually did try one hardware store for the spring but they didn't have compression springs at all.
by VanZan
Thu May 19, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB - T420 ODD eject spring - 04W1602.
Replies: 8
Views: 4016

WTB - T420 ODD eject spring - 04W1602.

X220 Solid State Drive spacers - 04W1717. X220 Screw kit - 04W1419. T420 ODD eject spring - 04W1602. IBM want to charge me €85!!! As regards the X220 Screw Kit I don't need the whole kit but just two M2 5mm screws (the two you remove for replacing the keyboard). Not looking to spend a fortune for t...
by VanZan
Tue May 17, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: optical drive latch spring - T420
Replies: 1
Views: 1634

optical drive latch spring - T420

I need a new spring for the optical drive latch on my T420. Is there a particular size/type or should I just go and take apart a few ballpoint pens? Cheers.
by VanZan
Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:38 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Suspend problem on T420
Replies: 3
Views: 1904

Re: Suspend problem on T420

lol thanks but it seems I spoke too soon. Started up the laptop this morning and suspend doesn't work again. It was working grand the first time I booted up after rooting around in the BIOS.
by VanZan
Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Suspend problem on T420
Replies: 3
Views: 1904

Suspend problem on T420

I have two T420 laptops. The newer one, without a fingerprint reader thingy, can suspend without any problems in Ubuntu. The older T420, that has a fingerprint reader, also running Ubuntu just won't suspend. The screen goes black but then suddenly comes back and I'm at the lock screen. Can't underst...

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