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- Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:43 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only, not heatsink?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6584
Re: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only, not heatsink?
Hey folks, Thank you for all your answersπ I bought this one https://shp.ee/68qdyq8 Its just the fan, I disassembled the laptop and the fan assembly, then replaced the fan with the new one, and it worked just fine. Unfortunately in the process, my keyboard gave up, so right now I am waiting for a re...
- Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:31 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only, not heatsink?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6584
Re: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only not heatsink?
Thank you, I already have the HWM, I always download that when getting a ThinkPad π Regarding the fan and heatsink , I already found a lot of part and fru numbers 44C0747, 42X5067, MCF-220PAM05, but were asking about the fan itself. I know Lenovo doesn't make those, so maybe Delta or another oem. If...
- Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:57 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only, not heatsink?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6584
Re: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only not heatsink?
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- Sun Sep 04, 2022 10:54 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only, not heatsink?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6584
Re: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only not heatsink?
Hi Axur,
actually I didn't do that, last time I did that the fan burned out after a few months. But that was many years ago and on a much older ThinkPad and I used sewing machine oil(ultrafine oil).
What lubricant are referring too, sewing machine oil or some silicone gel(can't remember the name)?
actually I didn't do that, last time I did that the fan burned out after a few months. But that was many years ago and on a much older ThinkPad and I used sewing machine oil(ultrafine oil).
What lubricant are referring too, sewing machine oil or some silicone gel(can't remember the name)?
- Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:21 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only, not heatsink?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6584
X300 fan died, possible to replace fan only, not heatsink?
Hi people, the noisy fan in my X300 died the other day, Fan error, every time I turn it ON. So I took everything apart today and cleaned everything, repasted the heatsink with artic silver - replaced the speakers, with some I had in spare from another laptop - and put everything back together again....
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:05 pm
- Forum: Windows 10/11/etc.
- Topic: Did you install Win 11? How to install it on X300?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8528
Did you install Win 11? How to install it on X300?
Hi folks, I wonder if this is even possible. How did you get it installed: Did you have to have win10 installed first in order to edit registry? Or did you do a fresh install and wiped the HDD/SSD? Which Product key did you use, did you have one from win7 or from win 10 or did you have a retail prod...
- Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:23 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
Linux Mint 20.2 Uma cinnamon work out of the box and no more issues with the LED.
- Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:09 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Linux Mint 20.2 Uma Cinnamon work on X300
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4804
Linux Mint 20.2 Uma Cinnamon work on X300
I just wanted to report that everything work out of the box on my Lenovo Thinkpad X300, it even found my printer and scanner(which were a problem on Xubuntu 16.04). System: Kernel: 5.4.0-91-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 9.3.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 5.0.7 wm: muffin dm: LightDM Distro: Linux Mi...
- Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:41 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
I thank you all for the information you have provided, it would seem that it was humidity causing the problems, because everything is fine now. And I also got my Touchpad mouse buttons fixed, ordered new ones from shopee for 638p, link below if anyone else need this. NOTE: The flexcable is a bit dif...
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 5:22 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
Why?
I understand that the cable going to the LED is different, but what I asked was if the motherboard connector is different, and if not, could I then use the complete screen assemblyfrom X301 on X300?
I understand that the cable going to the LED is different, but what I asked was if the motherboard connector is different, and if not, could I then use the complete screen assemblyfrom X301 on X300?
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:35 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
I am, actually
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:10 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
They use this 44-pin connector on X300: JAE FI-TD44SB-LE They use this 40-pin connector on X301: IPEX 20323-040E-11 You can look up their datasheets if you like. And different cables going to the same LCD. Thank you so much for this information, I could have bought the wrong panel just by reading t...
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:04 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
Try cleaning all screen related connectors first. I suspect high levels of humidity cause such things. I think you are right, the humidity is playing tricks on me, because now the screen is fine and the touchpad works again. Its rainy season here. Tomorrow I will take everything apart and clean. Ve...
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:50 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
- Topic: List of T500 compatible CPU's?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7803
Re: List of T500 compatible CPU's?
Hi guys, I'm trying to make a searchable HW compatibility list across models here https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=133243&p=862042#p862042 Is it ok with you if I use the info you have given in this post? If you have more you could contribute it would be great:) With kind regards Jan
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:39 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
- Topic: Thinkpad Hardware Compatibility List
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6914
Re: Thinkpad Hardware Compatibility List
T61 14W, T400 - LCD Z60, Z61, T60, T61, R60, R61, T400, R400, T500, R500M W500 - Keyboard Keyboards: Type 1: Z60, Z61, T60, T61, R60, R61, T400, R400, T500, R500M W500... Type 2: X60, X61 Type 3: X200, X201 Type 4: T400s, T410, T410s, T420, T420s, X220... Batteries (here you can give specific batte...
- Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:14 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
- Topic: Thinkpad Hardware Compatibility List
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6914
Re: Thinkpad Hardware Compatibility List
Thank you for your input:) Yes,I know its not going to be easy, never claimed it would be, but the idea is to gather as much info as possible and then make the list searchable, and as you pointed out, which I already started on, list the parts and then the compatible models. I already made a (person...
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
Are you sure its 44 pin?RealBlackStuff wrote: βMon Oct 04, 2021 3:57 amNo can do.
T61 motherboard has an 80-pin LCD-connector, the X300 connector is only 44-pin.
I saw a listing for a LED for the X300/X301 with 40 pin and Toshiba, thats why I ask.
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:40 pm
- Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
- Topic: Thinkpad Hardware Compatibility List
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6914
Thinkpad Hardware Compatibility List
Hi all, I think it might be a good idea to make a list of parts that work across models, so if you know something please let me know so I can add it to the list here. I will start. KEYBOARD: T61, R61(*) and R500 can use same keyboard. SCREEN: T61 14.1" Widescreen can use T400 LCD lp141wx1(tl)(a2) 12...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:54 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
Is the X301 screen frame, hinges and motherboard connector and palmrest the same as on the X300?
I found an broken X301 online,and want to swap screen and palmrest(my touchpad just gave up, Pointing stick still work).
Jan
I found an broken X301 online,and want to swap screen and palmrest(my touchpad just gave up, Pointing stick still work).
Jan
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:38 pm
- Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
- Topic: FS: X201s +dock
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2089
Re: FS: X201s +dock
Have you tried to put Xubuntu on it?
I have the same resolution on my X300, in Xubuntu I can adjust the text size and ppi and a whole lot of other things, that are not possible in Windows.
My old eyes also had problems, but not since I started using linux many years ago.
Just a thought
Jan
I have the same resolution on my X300, in Xubuntu I can adjust the text size and ppi and a whole lot of other things, that are not possible in Windows.
My old eyes also had problems, but not since I started using linux many years ago.
Just a thought
Jan
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:19 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
Thank you so much for the information, I will forget on using any those screens, instead I will buy another X300 and use for parts, found one on ebay and waiting to know the shipping cost. Or get another lLED but so far the ones I found on the net cost more than a 2nd hand laptop. Using external mon...
- Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:52 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
I've been summoned! :lol: Here in Metro Manila, you can get second-hand later-model Thinkpads for around 20k pesos. Last December, I helped my brother snag a T460 with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and IPS 1920x1080 LCD panel for 18k. Newer models like the T480 will cost more, of course. About using the X300...
- Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:31 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Death of an old friend (X301 failed)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6097
Re: Death of an old friend (X301 failed)
You are welcome
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Death of an old friend (X301 failed)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6097
Re: Death of an old friend (X301 failed)
I will. Mine has been working fine and I use it daily. I suspect it was the screen and not the motherboard. Like two months ago, I was cleaning the screen with a can of alcohol and I must have put too much on it because some of it got sucked in by capillarity. There is a stain since then in the low...
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:45 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
my beloved ThinkPad X300, has problem with LCD - first time it happened was 2 years ago when I just arrived in the Philippines, It is high time you click on your Username (top right), then select Profile and change City, State (or City, Country) and Location from Denmark to Philippines! Do you have...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:00 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
Re: X300 LCD or backlight failing
my beloved ThinkPad X300, has problem with LCD - first time it happened was 2 years ago when I just arrived in the Philippines, It is high time you click on your Username (top right), then select Profile and change City, State (or City, Country) and Location from Denmark to Philippines! Its done :)...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: X300 LCD or backlight failing
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9718
X300 LCD or backlight failing
Hi all, my beloved ThinkPad X300, has problem with LCD - first time it happened was 2 years ago when I just arrived in the Philippines, I forgot to adjust the fan speed for this climate so the laptop quickly overheated and showed horizontal stripes and shut down. I let it cool down and put a fan dir...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:43 am
- Forum: ThinkPad R400/R500 Series
- Topic: R500 will Intel MB fit in ATI model 2735-W5Z?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7241
Re: R500 will Intel MB fit in ATI model 2735-W5Z?
Thank you
Edit : That board is no longer for sale
Will any other ThinkPad motherboards fit in the R500?
Edit : That board is no longer for sale
Will any other ThinkPad motherboards fit in the R500?
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:03 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
- Topic: Death of an old friend (X301 failed)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6097
Re: Death of an old friend (X301 failed)
Hi, I have had similar problems with my X300, first time it happened was 2 years ago when I just arrived in the Philippines, I forgot to adjust the fan speed for this climat so the laptop quickly overheated and showed horizontal stripes and shut down. I let it cool down and put a fan directly on it(...
- Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:18 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad R400/R500 Series
- Topic: R500 will Intel MB fit in ATI model 2735-W5Z?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7241
R500 will Intel MB fit in ATI model 2735-W5Z?
Hi All, My R500 is dead, I have been through all troubleshooting on this including replacing parts(anything that could be replaced incl. CPU), Cleaning, Draning capacitors. IF it starts up and that is a big if, then I can go to bios(though it takes some time to get there), and after a few min. it wi...