Just installed a new mSATA SSD drive to replace my crapping out X301 HDD. OS installed fine via CD (only windows 7, no sp). After the installation, I went directly to install thinkvantage system udpate and installed all the software updates there. Everything installed fine, including Intel AMT drive...

And what preparation work I need to do before installing the drive? It's plug and play actually. Screw the mSata drive into the adapter, insert it in the bay and install the OS of choice. Although there is some minimal preparation. I use insulation tape to insulate the adapter. And also, why we are...

And also, why we are using the mSata version SDD? Looks like the SATAIII version SDD is cheaper, and there are some adapters for SATA to micro SATA conversion? I do see those SATA drives on sale are in an enclosure most of the time, can we take the chip out and do the same with an adapter for X301?

With this adapteror any similar ones, http://www.amazon.com/Aleratec-mSATA-Dr ... vOs3_0_0_0 That looks nice, specially because it should fit exactly in the X301 bay. I'm using this one, works fine too and it also fits pretty well in the bay: click me Thanks. And what preparation work I need to do ...

With this adapteror any similar ones, http://www.amazon.com/Aleratec-mSATA-Drive-Converter-Frame/dp/B00D4CVLNG?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=azYwhGU3EeOjmR7tkVD5SghkF_KvOs3_0_0_0 Can this sdd be usable in X301: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-240GB-mSATA-Internal-CT240M500SSD3/dp/B00BQ8RKT4/re...

I think mSATA SSD with mSATA to SATA adapter is the way to go. First the newer generation SSDs are a bit faster and with a manufacturer warranty. Second, cost-wise, you are not really saving much by going with a 1.8" uSATA SSD. Apparently based on this thread, some of the 1.8" SSDs have compatibili...

My X301 boots up really really slow (up to 10 min) now. I tried clean install of win 7 pro 64bit but right after I started to install other software (think advantage stuff, office, firefox etc) it got back to the slow status. Symptom is, it hangs for about 5min at windows start up page, and after I ...

I have this 2777MSU x301. Based on the replies here, this model should have better choices in terms of replacement ssd? Can you recommend a few and give me a rough idea how much would be a good price.

I saw toshiba one 45N7991 256G on ebay for $180-190, is it a good price?

There's no part number on mine. It just says Lenovo Combo Adapter. It does say scratch and dent. Perhaps it's just luck of the Irish or unluck in this case. Hmm, strange. Anyway, it should be on the top part of back plate of that adapter along with the name of manufacturer, power rating etc. Mine s...

I did not say it was new, but that it looked new. Mine was refurbished, but I don't recall if there was any sticker on the adapter or box saying so. Can you check your part number as well? And is there a way to check the warranty for such kind of accessory? Anyways, it might be me just too paranoid...

@FredGarvin How did you tell it's new? The adapter's part number on mine is 41R4538, which is actually labeled as "open box" in the database compared to the new item part number 41R4493. And did the box also have a "USED" sign taped? What's on yours? @Microspeed Did you contact their service before ...

This item: http://outlet.lenovo.com/accessories/power-adapters/78y1147.html This is my first time experience with Lenovo outlet, but for numerous time people were crazy about the cheap laptop sold at the outlet, and generally they claimed that the refurbished or scratch/dent conditions were usually ...

Guys, I just got my X301 last night. First thing I noticed is the noise from optical drive. During first boot up, the optical drive made kah-kah noise twice, and it did the same thing during wake-up. Quite noisy as well when reading or burning DVDs, even noisier than my old T43. Is this normal on th...

How much was the warranty upgrade? And what is the standby problem you're referring to?

Thanks

My new X301 will be here next Tuesday from Microsoft store. With only 14 days of return period, I really want to get any possible defects figured out and taken care of within such short time. This unit will replace my almost 4-yr old T43 so technically I'm not totally ignorant about Thinkpad, but I ...

This is so stange. I had the Fn+F* working until an hour ago when I uninstalled and reinstalled the Presentation director for a couple of times. Initially, despite the registry error when installing the hotkey software, it was all functional. Fn+F5 I could see the wireless and BT radio, FN+F7 I coul...

My laptop is an old 22668-76u T43. Installed win 7 RC and necessary thinkvantage software, so now my power manager works, access connection, and on screen hotkey display works. However, I tried to use presentation director 4.03, it sorta worked half way. Once it got duplicate output on laptop and ex...

bill bolton wrote:

Procter wrote:give me some info

OK, you are clutching at straws!

Cheers,

Bill

Why? You think nobody cares about battery or they won't bother input anything for this issue?

I only want to know other's experience regarding battery capacity, if 3 wh drop in 2 cycles is pretty normal, then I'd leave it alone.

Why 90 views but only 1 reply? Can you guys kindly give me some info based on own experience? Thanks in advance.

I may be able to ask IBM to exchage it if most people feel Sony is better. One of my friend who has some expertise in battery told me that based on their repair experience, sanyo is better than sony. But since my old Sony did a fantastic job ( I think being able to keep its design capacity for a yea...

OK, I did read a lot threads in the forum about the differences between Sony and Sanyo batteries. First I found both batteries rattle a little bit, but I found the full charge capacity of Sanyo decreased a bit even after only 2 charging cycles. Initially, the full charge capacity is larger than the ...

Please gimme some hints about the comparision. From google, someone said "theoretically" the indonesia adapter is better than the Shenzhen, China one. Basically, the indonesia one is hotter but quieter, and it IS quieter when I tried. Maybe I should call to ask for a same adapter as my original one ...

I just got the battery and AC adapter replacement for the in-warranty T43, but finding out the FRUs are not those I gave them in the phone (my original parts). The orginal battery is 92P1089 (SONY from China), but the new one is 92P1087(Sanyo from China); the old AC adapter is 08K8213 (made in indon...

I was about to upgrade my 512Mb memory to 1G with dual channel, is it possible to find out the details about my memory without opening the laptop? I know that to use dual channel it's better to have the other module with the same size, same brand best with the preloaded one. I do remember a few mont...

Would anyone with experience of this issue tell me sth?

Thanks very much

I'm a new laptop user, and recently my AC adaptor has not been working properly. I know there's a 800 number for warranty service I can dial, but I wonder if there's any convenient way to do it since I found it really had a lot of options in my last phone call. And by the way, do I have to send the ...

My machine has 512MB pc4200, but I don't know the brand. Since I'm considering upgrade my memory for dual channel, it's better to use the same brand.

BTW I found monarchcomputer are selling 2G corsair PC4200 for 161 w/ free shipping

I'm using a Targus cooling pad got from buy.com. Cheap as it is, but still functional. The point is it takes a usb port and btw who's gonna bring extra weight with the already 5 lbs baby?

I want to replace the CD-rw combo in my T43 with a dvd combo. I see some on-going deals for dvd burner but not sure about if it fits in the ultrabay.

Anyone can recommend some models so that I can keep an eye just for those proper types?

TIA

Can you post a link or pic for the sleeve? Where can I get it?