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Recently, Lenovo has completed moving the old IBM Thinkpad Support site (usually at the www-307.ibm.com domain) onto the support.lenovo.com domain....

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Where to reliably source old(er) OS, Software and more

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by RealBlackStuff » Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:07 am

Based on the many regular request on this forum for old(er) OS versions and Software, I think this is NOT spamming.
On the contrary, this is what...

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Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:48 am
850 vs 701c?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sat Aug 19, 2017 4:07 pm
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by Cooler22 » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:58 pm

Hey guys, just won a PPC on Yahoo Auctions for a decent price at $500 ( ) problem is my budget turns out to be a bit tight. Should I sell the 850 or...

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Sat Aug 19, 2017 4:07 pm
ThinkVantage Password Manager to be Replaced with True Key

Last post by USSS « Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:19 pm

by USSS » Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:19 pm

X230 Tablet with Windows 7 Pro x64.

Has anyone downloaded and installed the latest update to ThinkVantage Password Manager (v4.70.22.0), which...

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Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:19 pm
701c bezel partnumber?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:39 am
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by Cooler22 » Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:22 am

Hey guys :)

I want to know about the bezel part numbers. There seems to be two different bezel types, one with a thick bottom and one with a thick...

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Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:39 am
Fan control for X240 generation?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:54 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:47 pm

I've been working with ThinkPad X240s, with hardware modifications made by RealBlackStuff (amazing work, to be described in detail later), and this...

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Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:54 am
Device manager - unknown device

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:50 am
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by karotlopj » Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:21 pm

Under Widows Device Manager I have a number of question marks against a number of 'unknown devices'. I understand there is some way to automatically...

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Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:50 am
Battery health settings?

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:53 pm

by Edward Mendelson » Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:53 pm

Here's a mildly puzzling question that came up because I've set up a dual-boot system with 64-bit Windows 10 and 32-bit Windows 7 on a ThnkPad X240s....

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Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:53 pm
UltraBase X4 and X41 Beeps

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by michael8554 » Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:32 am

I can't seem to undock correctly.
If I turn off the X41 and undock, it beeps (BeepBeepBeep Pause) continuously next time I redock and switch on.
If I...

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Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:32 am
Xeon versus i7 in P51?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:40 pm
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by hellosailor » Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:17 pm

I'm a little out of date on processors so I'm looking for some current hard information.

The Xeon's are workstation and server processors. Used to...

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Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:40 pm
Booting from PCMCIA

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:41 am
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by karotlopj » Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:02 pm

Many years ago I managed to boot a ThinkPad from a PCMCIA CF card. Has anyone else tried this and got it working?

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Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:41 am
Rarest ThinkPad models

Last post by 600X « Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:03 am
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by danikayser84 » Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:45 pm

What are some of the rarest IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad models? I know about the TransNote, the 240Z (I believe this was East Asia-only, but I think I saw a...

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Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:03 am
HD shield & bumpers?

Last post by hellosailor « Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:25 am
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by hellosailor » Fri Jul 28, 2017 7:44 am

What do you call the sheet metal shield that screws onto a hard drive which is then placed in the computer or in the drive sled?

The little piece of...

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Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:25 am
ThinkPad keyboards

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:27 am
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by karotlopj » Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:28 am

What can cause a keyboard to fail? I have a couple of keyboards which stopped working after being cleaned and I'd like to know what caused them to...

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Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:27 am
Which ThinkPads can use mSATA cards?

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:54 am
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by karotlopj » Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:49 am

Is there a list of ThinkPads which have a socket which can be used for an mSATA card?

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Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:54 am
PXE

Last post by karotlopj « Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:55 am
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by karotlopj » Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:39 am

When booting up from the network via PXE, the Intel Boot Agent version is displayed. Can this be updated?

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Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:55 am
ThinkPad TV

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sat Jul 15, 2017 1:09 pm
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by karotlopj » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:17 am

Anyone using a ThinkPad as a TV?

What receiver would you recommend?

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Sat Jul 15, 2017 1:09 pm
Which $4-500 thinkpad to get?

Last post by ZaZ « Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:04 am
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by moijk » Sat Jul 01, 2017 5:19 pm

posted in another thread, but thought of making it more general.

I've had a macbook pro late 2008 until now. it's a core 2 duo model and it works...

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Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:04 am
T420 - LCD issue

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:58 pm
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by Pokrzept » Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:33 pm

Guys (and ladies), recently I bought an T420 for less than 50$. This unit had no drive, poor i3 CPU and 2 GiG or RAM. Additionally seller said that...

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Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:58 pm
cloning a hard drive vs making an ISO image

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:49 pm
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by paulwece » Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:09 am

I bought a ThinkPad. Currently I'm at college where I can get a download Windows 10 for free from the school bookstore, along with other software.
In...

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Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:49 pm
thinkpad r51 refurbish

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:24 am
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by amoon » Sun May 21, 2017 11:12 pm

Hi All,

I would like to refurbish my old Thinkpad R51 Laptop.
I have selected the parts to buy from the parts from the shopping chart,
but not able...

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Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:24 am
What's the best thinkpad I can get with a serial port

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:11 pm
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by jedisurfer1 » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:04 pm

What's the best thinkpad or best laptop with a serial port. Company I consult with has lots of RS-232 equipment and the prolific usb serial sometimes...

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Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:11 pm
4G/LTE

Last post by shawross « Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:46 pm
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by karotlopj » Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:34 am

Is it possible to use 4G/LTE with ThinkPads which can take SIMs and were produced before 4G/LTE was developed?

I don't know if 4G/LTE requires...

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Last post by shawross
Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:46 pm
UltraNav SK-8845 Windows 8 drivers?

Last post by pianowizard « Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:10 am
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by micrex22 » Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:40 pm

Hello,

I've been playing around with an UltraNav SK-8845 (made in 2007). Come to think of it, pretty rare to find a keyboard lacking windows keys...

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Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:10 am
How do you remove/change the low battery sound? (T450s)

Last post by hyde « Tue May 30, 2017 1:08 pm
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by hyde » Sun May 07, 2017 5:05 pm

I changed the sound in the sound control panel, but somehow it keeps coming back? The TPBTLWV.WAV that's very loud and the critical low battery even...

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Tue May 30, 2017 1:08 pm
T520 crash log (attached) - any ideas?

Last post by glossywhite « Mon May 29, 2017 11:50 am
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by glossywhite » Mon May 29, 2017 11:24 am

Hello. My friend recently purchase a T520, and has recently experienced a BSOD, which he is somewhat concerned about, and considering I know very...

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Mon May 29, 2017 11:50 am
Power bank for Thinkpad / 19V vs 20V

Last post by Starlight5 « Wed May 24, 2017 8:56 am
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by Starlight5 » Sat May 06, 2017 3:29 am

I would like to purchase a laptop powerbank for my TPY260, because battery life is lacking for outdoors. Something not too big and heavy, around...

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Wed May 24, 2017 8:56 am
Best 15.4 (or larger) *used* TP with numpad

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Fri May 19, 2017 3:47 pm
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by glossywhite » Thu May 18, 2017 4:33 pm

Hello friends.

My friend seeks a refurb ThinkPad that has 15.4 screen with a keyboard that has a dedicated numpad. Ideas? The budget is around...

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Fri May 19, 2017 3:47 pm
What is a good source for T450s trackpoint cap?

Last post by hyde « Fri May 12, 2017 12:01 am
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by hyde » Sun May 07, 2017 5:10 pm

I don't want to end up with a wrong one, marking on my screen. I can't find anyone list T450s Trackpoint Cap on ebay.
Does anyone know which one...

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Last post by hyde
Fri May 12, 2017 12:01 am
Computer died during Windows Updates

Last post by rebop « Thu May 11, 2017 11:36 pm
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by rebop » Thu May 11, 2017 9:34 pm

Hi folks,
First a rundown of my issues and how I got here, then a few question targeted to this and other forums I have posted this in. Apologize for...

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Thu May 11, 2017 11:36 pm
Classic Style Keyboard Stickers?

Last post by TankPad « Thu May 11, 2017 5:55 pm
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by TankPad » Wed May 10, 2017 5:30 am

Hi,

I came across this video on YouTube recently where the author fitted what look like Thinkpad specific keyboard stickers to his classic style...

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Thu May 11, 2017 5:55 pm
Sony MDR-XB950B1 Bluetooth headphones with ThinkPad R51 and Windows XP ?

Last post by TankPad « Thu May 04, 2017 3:14 pm
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by Puppy » Thu May 04, 2017 10:35 am

I use my ThinkPad R51 as jukebox with VLC player connected to Hi-Fi amplifier because the analog audio output quality is surprisingly good unlike...

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Last post by TankPad
Thu May 04, 2017 3:14 pm
Flush-mount Laptop Adapters Part 7: SD/SDHC/SDXC Revisited *PICS*

Last post by dr_st « Tue May 02, 2017 3:36 am

by dr_st » Tue May 02, 2017 3:36 am

This thread is a multi-part review.

Part 1 (CardBus-USB2) can be found here .
Part 2 (ExpressCard-USB3) can be found here .
Part 3 (SD/SDHC/SDXC)...

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Tue May 02, 2017 3:36 am
LED Screens and The T400: Can an LED Screen Swap to Non-LED Model

Last post by KingBubba « Mon May 01, 2017 11:23 am
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by KingBubba » Sun Apr 30, 2017 1:15 pm

I have a t400 that recently simply boots to the splash screen with no f1 or f12 choices working. I tried all the voodoo stuff with pulling the...

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Mon May 01, 2017 11:23 am
W530 Audio issue - Speakers not working, Audio jack ok

Last post by TaffyBoy « Mon May 01, 2017 4:13 am
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by TaffyBoy » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:15 pm

Hi,
Recent emerging issue the speakers stopped working.
Been using the headphone jack a lot recently but with some speaker use too. Today speakers...

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Mon May 01, 2017 4:13 am
me_cleaner

Last post by Wolfman_Jack « Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:31 pm

by Wolfman_Jack » Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:31 pm

I was wondering if anyone in the forum has tried the relatively new me_cleaner to remove Intel Management Engine from the bios.

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Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:31 pm
Web developer looking for a 15"

Last post by brchan « Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:12 am
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by guix77 » Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:39 pm

Hello,

I'm a freelance web developer (Drupal/PHP/Symfony-Laravel). I need a 15 Full HD screen, preferably IPS. I need 16Gb of RAM and I want 2...

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Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:12 am
THINKPAD T460s: WD my password Wireless not recognized

Last post by juliano26 « Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:53 am
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by juliano26 » Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:17 am

Hi
J'ai acquis un thinkpad T460s i7-6600U avec windows 10 pro 8Go
Seulement l'ordinateur ne reconnait pas mon disque dur externe WD my password...

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Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:53 am
DIY WWAN antenna installation [SUCCESS!]

Last post by Starlight5 « Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:34 am
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by Starlight5 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:21 pm

A few questions about DIY antenna installation. I intend to use WLAN antennae for WWAN.

1. Do I get it right that it is OK to use WLAN antennae for...

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Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:34 am
Identifying old IBM ThinkPad messenger bag/case

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:33 am
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by EloItsMee » Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:45 am

Hi all, newbie here

I recently bought an 'IBM ThinkPad' branded messenger bag/case, and I was wondering if anyone had any info about it for me....

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Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:33 am
Stuck (improperly inserted) battery - any ideas?

Last post by serpico « Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:53 am
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by serpico » Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:29 am

Bought a T430 on ebay and the battery is stuck. The release latch cannot be moved to the unlock position. Just to the right of the latch, you can see...

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Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:53 am
Wipe NVMe disk, change GPT to MBR?

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:51 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:36 pm

I bought an X270 with an M.2 NVMe hard disk, and tried to partition it so that I could use the original Windows 10 system in one partition and...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:51 am
Which Ultrabay Slim batteries fit which ThinkPads?

Last post by dr_st « Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:38 pm
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by bakery2k » Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:45 am

ThinkWiki describes four different batteries which will fit in an Ultrabay Slim: Ultrabay Slim Battery and Advanced Ultrabay Battery (I) , II & III ....

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Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:38 pm
Getting wireless to work on T43 after formatting

Last post by BunglefromRainbow « Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:21 am
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by BunglefromRainbow » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:31 am

Hi, I might look like a newbie but I first registered on here about 8 years ago but can't find my details. I'm on my 3rd T43 and the other day had to...

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Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:21 am
What model dremel or similar for working on notebooks

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:59 am
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by xsixt » Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:21 am

I'd like a dremel (or equivalent) primarily for notebook use, e.g. removing stripped screws, cutting tabs off SXGA hydis panels etc. Other things I...

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Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:59 am
Serious Computrace Warning!

Last post by Saucey « Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:11 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:28 pm

Today I was absolutely stumped by seeing a warning in a T61 BIOS that Computrace was active!
I just put a new T61 mobo from TuuS in a T60 chassis, to...

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Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:11 am
Kensington ClickSafe Lock - Hard to unlock?

Last post by Lucky#Slevin « Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:16 pm

by Lucky#Slevin » Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:16 pm

Hello everybody,

I recently bought this Kensington Lock where you secure a little anchor to the lock slot on the laptop and then push the lock onto...

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Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:16 pm
Choosing between a W701 and a T601f. Help required.

Last post by dr_st « Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:29 am
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by fourthree » Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:06 pm

I have the choice of either a UXGA T601f, or a W701. It would be a daily driver, and I'd like to get the best performance I can get. The option to...

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Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:29 am
Is there a list of thinkpad mods?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:06 pm
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by fourthree » Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:18 pm

I know about X/T601, there's also an X200/1 frankenpad out there.. but is that all? I'm looking for some fun reads about thinkpad modding. (I know...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:06 pm
Which Thinkpads are the durable ones?

Last post by Nodrogchavez « Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:05 pm
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by marlinspike » Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:32 pm

It seems like Lenovo periodically decides to make a laptop less durable with a new model, and then later changes their mind and goes back to making...

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Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:05 pm
Battery resets / rebuilds: BE2Works group buy?

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:04 am

by flyingfishfinger » Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:04 am

Hi folks!
I know I'm not the only one who's got old Thinkpad batteries sitting around and either wants to reset the cycle count or replace the cells...

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Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:04 am

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