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Any good newer thinkpads? Time to replace my T530

Last post by olddog « Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:19 am
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by wrybread » Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:16 pm

I love my T530, but it's a bit slow for some coding projects I'm working on, and it's getting a bit worn out in general.

I don't imagine anyone has...

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Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:19 am
Memory interchange matrix for T series ThinkPads

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:00 pm
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by cadillacmike68 » Sat May 30, 2020 9:02 pm

Has anyone ever done a memory compatibility matrix for T-series Thinkpads (or the other models).

I think I need one because I finally got a couple...

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Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:00 pm
Express 34 / 54 for USB 3.0 capability

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Fri May 22, 2020 1:41 pm
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by cadillacmike68 » Thu May 21, 2020 10:35 pm

I've done some reading on this for my T500s/ T61s and soon to have T4x series to get some sort of USB 3.0 capability on these older systems. Intended...

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Fri May 22, 2020 1:41 pm
Motherboard Interchangeability Matrix?

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Mon May 18, 2020 4:52 pm
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by fredbear5150 » Sat May 09, 2020 5:58 am

Has anyone ever made up some kind of matrix (like was done for the various types Ultrabays on Thinkwiki) for Thinkpad motherboards and chassis?

For...

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Mon May 18, 2020 4:52 pm
Serial Ultrabyay Slim or Enhanced Blu Ray drive for T500, T530, or W530

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Sun May 17, 2020 3:30 pm
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by cadillacmike68 » Wed May 13, 2020 10:41 pm

Hi, I'm looking for 1 or 2 ThinkPad Blu Ray drives for T500, T530 or W530. The T500 is shorter and would only fit a serial ultrabay slim drive while...

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Sun May 17, 2020 3:30 pm
I want modern performance with a great keyboard, what are my options?

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Thu May 14, 2020 4:47 pm
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by careta » Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:35 pm

Long time thinkpadder here, since the R400.
Currently I have a X1C 5th gen, which replaced my previous X230. I felt ashamed when I got the X1C, as...

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Thu May 14, 2020 4:47 pm
Source for classic dome trackpoint caps?

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Wed May 13, 2020 10:56 pm
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by lparsons » Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:03 am

I'd like to put the original style of trackpoint cap onto my T510 keyboard. I've seen it called classic dome or eraser head but I can't find a source...

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Wed May 13, 2020 10:56 pm
Thunderbolt Flaw Allows Your Data to Be Stolen in 5 Minutes

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To Forum Moderators: Please delete this (duplicate) thread. Thanks!

We've consolidated this original posting into another thread here:

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Mon May 11, 2020 1:53 pm
Windows 2000 - password resetting

Last post by H-Atkinson « Sat May 09, 2020 6:21 pm
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by H-Atkinson » Sat May 09, 2020 4:36 pm

Hello,

I recently got 2 Transnotes, and both still have their Windows 2000 Professional installations on their hard disks. Unfortunately, both have...

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Sat May 09, 2020 6:21 pm
Reballing for Thinkpad mobo

Last post by Kingair « Tue May 05, 2020 11:51 pm

by Kingair » Tue May 05, 2020 11:51 pm

Who know where I can get a reballing service done for a Thinkpad motherboard ?
Thanks for checking !

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Tue May 05, 2020 11:51 pm
Is it possible to swap SK-8855's keyboard?

Last post by hyde « Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:01 am
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by hyde » Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:26 pm

Is it possible to refurbish my old SK-8855 by swapping the keyboard unit?

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Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:01 am
PSA: Resources for classic ThinkPads & modern ThinkPads (2020 list)

Last post by 28CarsLater « Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:11 am
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by iamdmc » Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:21 pm

Hi all

As I've been expanding my classic ThinkPad fleet, I find myself increasingly hunting drivers, FRU lists, places to buy parts, machine type...

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Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:11 am
Can you suggest me some camera covers? [T520/X201]

Last post by Radioguy « Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:13 am
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by Kristian-770 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 5:35 am

So, I would like a couple covers that work like the ThinkShutter, which these two machines are of course too old to have. I looked at the EFF (would...

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Last post by Radioguy
Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:13 am
what computer model is this?

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:39 pm
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by beshad » Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:22 pm

hi guys,

it's been a while since i have posted here and sorry in advance if this question turns out to be completely non-IBM related but does...

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Last post by cadillacmike68
Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:39 pm
Generic Question about CPU upgrade, temperature, TDP

Last post by WizardOfBoz « Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:35 pm
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by WizardOfBoz » Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:27 pm

(Moved from another thread)
So it's not a Lenovo/Thinkpad question - but perhaps you can help me? Also, moderators, feel free to move or delete......

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:35 pm
AMD launches Ryzen 4000 Mobile processor

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:01 am

by RealBlackStuff » Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:01 am

Intel gets hammered ....
AMD launches Ryzen 4000 Mobile Renoir processors with 7nm Vega iGPU

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Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:01 am
Does Intel HD 4000 graphics performance vary by CPU

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:01 am
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by WizardOfBoz » Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:53 am

A lot of different Intel CPUs have nominally the same (e.g. HD4000) integrated graphics. My question is whether the performance varies by CPU. That...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:01 am
Thinkpad Transnote New OS Installation or Admin Bypass?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:10 am
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by cnjmills » Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:04 pm
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Hello Everyone!

New to the forum. I just picked up my first Thinkpad as a trade-in at my resale shop. It is an IBM Thinkpad Transnote 2675-61U. I...
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Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:10 am
Genuine 70++ batteries in the UK

Last post by ianyp « Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:08 pm

by ianyp » Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:08 pm

I wanted to source a genuine 70++ battery in the UK, but the official Lenovo website does not have them in stock.

I tried buying one from the German...

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:08 pm
How to Import Win XP Cursors Into Win 7?

Last post by TPFanatic « Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:20 pm
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by olex126 » Sun Feb 09, 2020 12:33 pm

Anybody know which file(s) I can export from Windows XP to Windows 7 that will give me the XP cursor set?

Or, if this is do-able?

I've always liked...

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Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:20 pm
X230 SATA speeds?

Last post by jdrou « Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:03 pm
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by bugmenot1 » Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:51 am

- what speed is the 2.5 drive bay?
- what speed is the WWAN pci slot?
- what speed is the esata connector on the dock?

thanks!

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Last post by jdrou
Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:03 pm
External USB Trackpad/Touchpad (idea)

Last post by iamdmc « Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:16 am
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by iamdmc » Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:59 am

Hi all

I've been trying to figure out a way to use a recent model (e.g. T480) touchpad externally by USB.

I've seen a few hackaday and...

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Last post by iamdmc
Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:16 am
How to store 'new' batteries?

Last post by Nportman « Sat Jan 18, 2020 7:59 am
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by Harry in Warsaw » Sun Jun 09, 2019 6:46 am

I recently got lucky and found three 44++ (9-cell) batteries for my X230 (and possibly for a future X330p). They're were all still sealed in the...

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Last post by Nportman
Sat Jan 18, 2020 7:59 am
Which Thinkpad Is the right one for me?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:02 am
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by kaanaslan » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:13 pm

Hello, I want to get at least T series Thinkpad. I don't want to be under premium quality. But I want to be able to play games sometimes although I'm...

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Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:02 am
Battery authenticity check

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:34 am
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by steveadorjan » Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:13 am

Sorry for posting this here (I asked it in a model-specific subforum first, but I realized it should rather belong here:
I wonder if anyone could...

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Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:34 am
Mixing different size of 72-pin EDO SO-DIMM ( Laptop memory RAM ) ?

Last post by Xeesemaster « Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:51 pm
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by 123434 » Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:38 am

Hello ( 1998 Pentium 1 laptop )
Mixing different sizes of 72-pin EDO SO-DIMM ( Laptop memory RAM ) ?
4 MB
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
(64 MB) Don't know...

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Last post by Xeesemaster
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:51 pm
HDMI-DVI connection? (X1 Yoga)

Last post by awebber « Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:14 am
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by awebber » Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:40 am

I'm not sure if this is specific to my X1 Yoga, so apologies if it should be there (I'm happy to delete and repost).

I have an old monitor with only...

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Last post by awebber
Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:14 am
T520 suddenly turned black

Last post by UMPC2024 « Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:36 pm
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by Kristian-770 » Sun Dec 29, 2019 5:09 am

I got a T520 in pristine condition last week and quickly put Ubuntu 18.04 on it. Posting in this general forum as this might happen with other models...

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Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:36 pm
Warning: Digital Signature in NEW Lenovo Embedded Controllers prevents Classic Keyboard, Battery WL Firmware mods

Last post by czubaka « Thu Dec 26, 2019 6:12 pm
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by TPFanatic » Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:45 pm

As the result of CVE-2019-6171, it looks like newer Lenovo firmware update files are adding a digital signature. If you upgrade to a version using...

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Last post by czubaka
Thu Dec 26, 2019 6:12 pm
RMClock settings to tame your Core2Duo T6x

Last post by explorer « Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:16 am
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by icantux » Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:36 pm

Since I received my T61, I've been searching for a nice utility that would manage my CPU and power settings - at least something that would show me...

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Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:16 am
unusual problem after clean install win7 on W530

Last post by JBUK « Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:15 pm
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by TinkerMan » Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:47 am

HELLO
so after installing at least 10 times windows 7 on various machines, like 3xT60, 6xT61, X230, I finally got my hands on an mSATA for my old...

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Last post by JBUK
Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:15 pm
Thinkpad charger interchangeability question

Last post by blinketysky « Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:30 pm
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by blinketysky » Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:47 am

Greetings everyone,

I have a quick question which may be pretty stupid and obvious, but as this relates to the longevity of my beloved ThinkPads I...

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Last post by blinketysky
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:30 pm
Retrofit USB-C charging into older Thinkpads?

Last post by boberto19 « Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:23 pm
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by flyingfishfinger » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:00 pm

Crazy thought-
I want to retrofit one of my older Thinkpads (think X61/62, X201/210) with USB-C charging.

The USB-C spec allows 20V at 3A or 5A, so...

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Last post by boberto19
Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:23 pm
Removable battery options on current Thinkpads

Last post by wimbledon « Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:27 am
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by wimbledon » Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:10 pm

Hello, I've just joined the forum. I've been using X and T series Thinkpads for a couple of decades and am on the verge of a hardware refresh from my...

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Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:27 am
Looking for a thinkpad for programming/development

Last post by leonex14 « Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:07 am

by leonex14 » Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:07 am

Hello everyone.

I am sorry or the long post but I want to give all the information about my requirements.

Introduction

Since Black Friday is...

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Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:07 am
What about x270 ?

Last post by ThinkGreen « Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:59 am
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by ThinkGreen » Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:18 am

I'm thinking to pass from my x220 to a more recent x270 that I've found for 300 euro, in really good conditions and with a remaining warranty time of...

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Last post by ThinkGreen
Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:59 am
Power Distribution Problem - ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock (2504)

Last post by Vivecus « Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:20 am
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by Vivecus » Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:12 pm

Hey folks,

I've been in use of a 2504 unit and so far it's been pretty great...until now. I'd like to know if anyone's been having any power issues...

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Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:20 am
Add trackpoint KB to a Chromebook?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:29 pm
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by swallman » Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:49 pm

So I've been thinking about getting a Chromebook and I know none of the current Lenovo Thinkpad models have a Trackpoint (except for the old 131e)....

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Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:29 pm
First time thinkpad

Last post by rugueBit « Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:02 am
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by rugueBit » Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:00 am

Hello,
I am from the EU and I study Computer Science at University and I want to buy/build a thinkpad with the main objective to be coding and maybe...

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Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:02 am
Current Thinkpad models that support 32 gb ram (even unofficially)

Last post by farmall « Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:21 pm
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by crypto60 » Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:42 am

Hello all, I had recently ordered a p52s - and turns out it's at least a month before it's delivered, I was wondering what other current thinkpad...

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Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:21 pm
Thinkpad keyboards

Last post by dr_st « Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:15 am
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by Arabian-Nights » Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:09 am

Hi:
Which is the latest model of Thinkpad X & T series which retains the IBM keyboard?
Written on my W520

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:15 am
ANSI or ISO US international keyboard selection?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:00 am
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by thinq » Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:19 am

I'm considering to purchase a Thinkpad notebook however I cannot find out if the keyboard will be an ISO or ANSI. I'm based in Europe and usually see...

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Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:00 am
Looking to buy an A31P- 2.0Ghz. (Anybody have one to sell?)

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:55 am
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by smf » Fri Mar 01, 2019 10:59 am

A31p with P4-2.0Ghz
Or
Know where I Can find this model to buy?
Are A31p's 64-bit?
Can I install a solid state hard drive? If so which kind?
Thanks!

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Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:55 am
Screw hole cap glue?

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by onespeedbiker » Sat Aug 24, 2019 12:11 am

I did some work on my T41 so I had to remove the caps that cover some of the screw holes. I'm wondering what is used to glue them back on; I'm...

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Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:08 am
Where To Buy Old ThinkPad Hardware In Melbourne

Last post by Vivecus « Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:04 am

by Vivecus » Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:04 am

Howdy all,

I have a T60 and I'm looking to get a 2503-10u Advanced Docking station for it. Would anyone here know any good shops (op-shops, older...

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Last post by Vivecus
Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:04 am
what lenovo software for screen luminosity bar and sound level bar

Last post by TinkerMan « Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:26 am
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by TinkerMan » Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:49 am

Hello, so here is a question which I dont think arises that often
what is the go to software/driver in order to have the nice greenish bars appearing...

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Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:26 am
How to get hotkey 8jvu20ww.exe on windows 10 ?

Last post by artic_squirrel « Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:48 am
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by artic_squirrel » Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:36 am

I struggle to get the old hotkey 8jvu20ww.exe working on windows 10. THis is the OSD I want

What I have so far is:
-x201 on w8.1 + 8jvu20ww +...

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:48 am
World's smallest ThinkPad!

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:26 am
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by w0qj » Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:35 am

World's smallest ThinkPad!...

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Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:26 am
Thinkpad USB Ultranav keyboard - hardware questions

Last post by Goran « Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:37 pm
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by Goran » Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:52 pm

Hi... A right cursor key stopped working on one of my ultranav keyboards. The issue is not mechanical - I disassembled the key, removing the cup, but...

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Last post by Goran
Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:37 pm
How many ThinkPads is too many?!

Last post by PetGC « Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:58 pm
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by SteveCoops » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:21 pm
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Can you have too many?

Just acquired my latest addition - 360CSE :)

360CSE - 486 DX/2 50, 8MB RAM, 170MB HDD, PC DOS 6.30 + Windows 3.1
770 -...
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Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:58 pm

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