ThinkPad X20/X30/X40 Series incl. Tablets

Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message

New Topic

5035 topics

Page 6 of 101
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
4
5
6
7
8
…
101
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

READ the Forum Rules!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:19 pm
Posted in RULES of the ROAD

by RealBlackStuff » Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:19 pm » in RULES of the ROAD

Before posting, please read the Forum Rules of the Road . .

And please pay particular attention to Section 5. PICTURES .

Thank you.

For more info...

0 Replies

458812 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:19 pm
PM notifications have changed

Last post by 600X « Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:03 am
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 10
by rkawakami » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:55 am » in Forum Announcements

Due to the recent upgrade of the forum software (phpBB), the option to display a pop-up window when a member has a Private Message (PM) waiting to be...

10 Replies

1117164 Views

Last post by 600X
Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:03 am
Please report Forum-bugs/errors here (PHPBB)

Last post by BillMorrow « Fri Sep 05, 2025 2:18 am
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 78
by rkawakami » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:38 pm » in Forum Announcements
1

2

3
The forum software has been upgraded to phpBB version 3.1.3. Currently it should be at a stable point for layout changes; you may notice that the...
78 Replies

1958966 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Fri Sep 05, 2025 2:18 am
Forum donations for upgrades

Last post by BillMorrow « Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:52 pm
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 40
by JaneL » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:01 am » in Forum Announcements
1

2
If you've noticed the new maintenance outage announcements, you know that Bill is actively working on upgrading the forum software and fixing the...
40 Replies

1936371 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:52 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

anyone have a good Wacom driver for X41T with win7?

Last post by ilakast « Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:37 am
Replies: 1
by DRobinson » Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:29 am

anyone have a good Wacom driver for X41T with win7?

I have 2 X41T that I have been trying to get working. I have not been able to get the pen...

1 Replies

2853 Views

Last post by ilakast
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:37 am
Where can I purchase a high quality Thinkpad X40 battery?

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:25 am
Replies: 4
by lightweightthinkpad » Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:07 pm

Where can I purchase a high quality Thinkpad X40 battery?

I don't want something that is going to not last

4 Replies

4403 Views

Last post by ajkula66
Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:25 am
Re-celling X41T batteries

Last post by ilakast « Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:49 pm
Replies: 5
by thinklogic » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:15 am

Do anyone here have advice on re-celling X41T batteries (preferably 8-cell, but 4-cell advice is good too! )

I have an 8-cell X41T battery that's...

5 Replies

4697 Views

Last post by ilakast
Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:49 pm
Bringing new life to my old X40 Thinkpad

Last post by Temetka « Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:41 am
Replies: 1
by CometCKO » Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:47 pm

I wanted to sing the praises of my rejuvinated X40. I bought mine new over eight years ago. Even though I've had three Thinkpads since then (x61,...

1 Replies

3368 Views

Last post by Temetka
Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:41 am
X40: RAM vs CPU speed

Last post by Temetka « Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:31 am
Replies: 3
by wjbmd48 » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:35 am

Hi All:

I have what might seem a silly question about X40 performance, namely, which is more critical for overall performance? CPU speed or memory?...

3 Replies

3488 Views

Last post by Temetka
Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:31 am
X31 0192 Error after motherboard change...Revisit again

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:44 pm
Replies: 1
by wa1wxl » Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:19 pm

My X31 motherboard died and I picked one up off ebay at a good price, but after installation I powered it up and got the 0192 security error... After...

1 Replies

2263 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:44 pm
What available OS would you recommend for a X41 Tablet?

Last post by ilakast « Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:53 am
Replies: 5
by Smokestoomuch » Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:53 pm

It's been a while since I've played with my X41Tablet. I like to draw pictures on it. I thought the XP Tablet OS was pretty good for drawing but...

5 Replies

4066 Views

Last post by ilakast
Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:53 am
X40/Lubuntu/XP General Questions

Last post by wjbmd48 « Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:15 pm
Replies: 4
by wjbmd48 » Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:27 pm

Hi:

I've got several X40s running for various purposes: travel, home use, stereo system, family and friend loaners, etc., running the original...

4 Replies

3906 Views

Last post by wjbmd48
Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:15 pm
Android 4.0 on X41t

Last post by TG-16 « Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:49 am
Replies: 62
by tarvoke » Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:21 am
1

2

3
I don't own one myself so can't comment much about the experience, but thought others might be interested that someone has started doing non-SSE3...
62 Replies

44717 Views

Last post by TG-16
Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:49 am
*Quiet* hard drive for the X41?

Last post by ilakast « Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:44 am
Replies: 8
by mareid » Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:39 pm

Hi there.

I am seeking a replacement hard drive for my Thinkpad X41 which will eliminate (or substantially reduce) the clicking noise everyone...

8 Replies

7662 Views

Last post by ilakast
Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:44 am
Trying to install OS on thinkpad x40 via external USB CD/DVD

Last post by Cigarguy « Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:43 am
Replies: 22
by lightweightthinkpad » Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:42 pm

I just got the msata HD installed , and it is seen in the x40's BIOS :)

I also just purchased an external CD/DVD Drive for installing the operating...

22 Replies

15529 Views

Last post by Cigarguy
Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:43 am
Advice for X30 + SSD hard drive?

Last post by oliversl « Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:09 am
Replies: 2
by oliversl » Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:29 am

Hi,
anyone tested and old X30 with an SSD hard drive?

Many thanks
Oliver

2 Replies

3953 Views

Last post by oliversl
Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:09 am
Youtube on X30 1.2 Ghtz 512 Ram

Last post by dlbeaty « Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:00 pm
Replies: 15
by dlbeaty » Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:55 am

I have been using a 7200 RPM drive with dual boot Win98 and Win2000 until my registry was corrupted and I have to reinstall most of my programs in...

15 Replies

7198 Views

Last post by dlbeaty
Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:00 pm
X40 battery life: 1.4 GHz Dothan vs 1.2 GHz Banias

Last post by Temetka « Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:09 am
Replies: 1
by SailingAway » Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:09 pm

I have two X40 machines as listed in the title. The Dothan obviously has the better performance. Which model would have the better battery life?

1 Replies

2696 Views

Last post by Temetka
Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:09 am
X41 tablet hdd ssd upgrade options

Last post by ganon11000 « Mon Oct 07, 2013 5:40 am
Replies: 3
by sentosa » Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:12 pm

Ive just got me new baby a x41 and i love it. However im on a budget and want to run windows 7 and want to go to a ssd.
Now as im on a budget and i...

3 Replies

3735 Views

Last post by ganon11000
Mon Oct 07, 2013 5:40 am
X41T WINDOWS 7 INSTALL OPTIONS

Last post by sentosa « Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:26 am
Replies: 3
by sentosa » Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:45 pm

Ive been trying to install windows 7 on my x41. Howver i can not get to boot off the usb thumb drive. Is their some way to fool the machine into...

3 Replies

3328 Views

Last post by sentosa
Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:26 am
X31 +WinXP SP3 + KingSpec SSD, but not faster than expected?

Last post by lumenite « Thu Oct 03, 2013 3:56 pm
Replies: 2
by lumenite » Thu Oct 03, 2013 3:02 pm

Hello!
Recently I bought KingSpec 64GB PATA SSD to replace my old HDD because I found a lot of bad sectors in the HDD.
The new one fits into my X31...

2 Replies

2846 Views

Last post by lumenite
Thu Oct 03, 2013 3:56 pm
X40 Volume Controls doesn't work

Last post by ern « Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:08 pm

by ern » Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:08 pm

Dear ThinkPad fans!:-)
Lastly I noticed that my volume controls doesn't work. What to do?
Access IBM key is working properly.
I can adjust sound...

0 Replies

1883 Views

Last post by ern
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:08 pm
RAM upgrade for X230t

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:43 pm
Replies: 1
by mossaab » Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:18 pm

Hi,

I've just got a ThinkPad x230t. I have this memory kit from Crucial that I've got for a different Laptop. Note that they are both DDR3. The...

1 Replies

2355 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:43 pm
my x31 saga

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:05 pm
Replies: 11
by pellicle » Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:56 am

Hi

I'm placing this post here in case anyone considers x31's as a laptop in future.

I have just had my 3rd x31 in a row die and I am now sure that...

11 Replies

7889 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:05 pm
Booting Linux from an SD card

Last post by Dos3.1 « Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:39 am
Replies: 11
by Dustmasterd » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:41 pm

Hey guys so I own a x41t which had it's onboard ram die a couple of months ago. I purchased a barebones x41t for $30 and figures I could swap the hdd...

11 Replies

7295 Views

Last post by Dos3.1
Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:39 am
does x31 internal power supply

Last post by pellicle « Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:28 am
Replies: 4
by pellicle » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:02 am

hi

Does me x31 have a power supply that can be repaired or is it replace system board?

My x31 is not booting anymore (on either battery or mains or...

4 Replies

3405 Views

Last post by pellicle
Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:28 am
Thinkpad X41 hard drive replacement

Last post by Cecilia76 « Sat Aug 24, 2013 3:53 am
Replies: 14
by Cecilia76 » Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:40 am

Hi guys,

I just got an old (2005) ThinkPad X41 (model 2525) and would like to replace its 4200 rpm drive.
The only option I found is to put an SSD...

14 Replies

12458 Views

Last post by Cecilia76
Sat Aug 24, 2013 3:53 am
Repair x41 tablet or buy used x6x tablet?

Last post by 3h « Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:46 pm
Replies: 3
by 3h » Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:33 am

My x41 tablet seems to have died. I suspect that the motherboard needs to be repaired or replaced, which would probably be very expensive here in...

3 Replies

2984 Views

Last post by 3h
Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:46 pm
X41 Tablet with Windows 8 Won't Rotate

Last post by Thrakath « Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:45 am
Replies: 1
by JRMX » Mon May 27, 2013 9:12 pm

After installing Windows 8 on my X41 (1867) tablet and running Lenovo Windows Update and 8jvu37ww.exe, auto rotate does not work and neither do any...

1 Replies

2768 Views

Last post by Thrakath
Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:45 am
x31 dies on resume from suspend

Last post by pellicle « Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:09 am
Replies: 1
by pellicle » Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:05 am

Hi folks

My trusty X31 is now having trouble. If placed in suspend (little moon lights) and all seems good. When Fan is pressed to resume it just...

1 Replies

2264 Views

Last post by pellicle
Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:09 am
Thinkpad X41 boot hear fans but not HDD, no display?

Last post by Bill K « Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:10 pm

by Bill K » Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:10 pm

I closed top and thinkpad went into sleep mode. I got up next day and it would not come out of sleep mode. Rebooted and seen 3 icons turn green 4 if...

0 Replies

2022 Views

Last post by Bill K
Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:10 pm
X40 owners, what battery life are you getting?

Last post by ganon11000 « Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:47 am
Replies: 8
by SailingAway » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:18 pm

Curious to see what you're getting for battery life with either the 4 or 8 cell. Please include your CPU type and list any power saving measures...

8 Replies

5834 Views

Last post by ganon11000
Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:47 am
X41t Loose hinge

Last post by ilakast « Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:45 pm
Replies: 5
by Shadowlinx » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:17 am

Does anyone know how to tighten the x41 tablet's hinge? I have taken off the plastic hinge cover but can't see an obvious way of repairing it. As it...

5 Replies

4929 Views

Last post by ilakast
Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:45 pm
Replacement for x30

Last post by dlbeaty « Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:23 pm
Replies: 26
by dlbeaty » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:26 pm

I am not sure where to post this. I thought maybe some of you might have experience with several generations of the x series. I have been researching...

26 Replies

10615 Views

Last post by dlbeaty
Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:23 pm
X41 Tablet Running Android

Last post by TG-16 « Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:41 pm
Replies: 7
by TG-16 » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:41 am

Capacity of SD Card Slot. Anyone know how high of card can be used on X41 Tablet running Android? I have a 2GB microSD with adapter in it and its...

7 Replies

6775 Views

Last post by TG-16
Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:41 pm
Enable "USB always on" with X40

Last post by cuweekly « Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:15 am
Replies: 2
by cuweekly » Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:41 pm

I would like to charge my mobile phone when x40 is suspended. But I found there is no option to select Enable USB always on in Power Manager....

2 Replies

2866 Views

Last post by cuweekly
Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:15 am
Replacing motherboard question

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:26 pm
Replies: 1
by bard_9 » Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:07 pm

I have a X32 with a dead motherboard. I have a replacement on its way (same FRU), but I see in the service manual I need to use the Hardware...

1 Replies

2086 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:26 pm
UPDATED mSATA + SSD upgrade on IBM X41, drive not recognized

Last post by ganon11000 « Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:29 am
Replies: 12
by kcckhk » Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:18 pm

HI everyone,

I just purchased a

PCI-E MSATA SSD 50MM 3.3V to 2.5 IDE 5V 44PIN on ebay

and i purchased a
ADATA XPG SX300 128GB mSATA 6Gb/s SSD....

12 Replies

12643 Views

Last post by ganon11000
Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:29 am
Thinkpad X31 - No Sound after problem with USB port

Last post by uri « Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:57 pm

by uri » Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:57 pm

Hi,

Last week, the audio on my Thinkpad X31 suddenly started cutting up, sometimes producing a radio tuning in type noise, which I could only stop...

0 Replies

1889 Views

Last post by uri
Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:57 pm
Is "2.5 IDE to mSATA" a viable upgrade for an IDE Thinkpad?

Last post by ganon11000 « Sun Jun 23, 2013 3:28 am
Replies: 5
by cogitordi » Wed May 15, 2013 10:37 am

I thought my X32 was nearing obsolescence but then I saw this item on Famous Auction Site: 181138657851.

It's a 2.5 IDE to mSATA housing. SSDs have...

5 Replies

5732 Views

Last post by ganon11000
Sun Jun 23, 2013 3:28 am
x41 tablet mem spec / can I use 2GB? plz advise ...

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri May 31, 2013 3:58 pm
Replies: 16
by Magreve » Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:16 pm

Spec for my x41 tablet says ...

•PC4200 Non-Parity (NP) Double Data Rate Two (DDR2) Technology
•System has on board (soldered) base memory and 1...

16 Replies

12751 Views

Last post by ajkula66
Fri May 31, 2013 3:58 pm
Embedded Controller Program Update Hangs!

Last post by ilakast « Thu May 30, 2013 7:36 pm
Replies: 5
by shinjiplus » Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:27 am

hi all,

i have an X41 2527-6LU (if this post belongs in the X-Series forum, please move it). i think this Embedded Controller Program Update applies...

5 Replies

6063 Views

Last post by ilakast
Thu May 30, 2013 7:36 pm
Win xp on x41t

Last post by johnnydirteen « Wed May 29, 2013 9:33 am
Replies: 9
by johnnydirteen » Tue May 28, 2013 7:59 pm

Hi everybody

I bought one x41 tablet pc. I installed a windows xp tablet edition. Many driver missing and dont work the screen rotate and toolbox...

9 Replies

5071 Views

Last post by johnnydirteen
Wed May 29, 2013 9:33 am
X41 Windows 8 - Hot Key Integration Package

Last post by JRMX « Tue May 28, 2013 11:24 am

by JRMX » Tue May 28, 2013 11:24 am

Gives error message at installation - This program does not support this system. Would appreciate any assistance.

0 Replies

1825 Views

Last post by JRMX
Tue May 28, 2013 11:24 am
New hard disk for Lenovo X220

Last post by ZaZ « Wed May 15, 2013 1:10 pm
Replies: 1
by ThinkGreen » Wed May 15, 2013 6:42 am

I've to upgrade my lenovo with an ssd, currently I've only a slow hard disk at 5400 rpm

Do You suggest a complete replacement of this disk with an...

1 Replies

2036 Views

Last post by ZaZ
Wed May 15, 2013 1:10 pm
X32 question: Is there a compatible wireless N card?

Last post by cogitordi « Sat May 11, 2013 1:33 pm
Replies: 2
by cogitordi » Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:38 pm

My X32 is still going strong and it's still better than any netbook that I have ever seen.

I would, however, like to install a wireless N card if...

2 Replies

2891 Views

Last post by cogitordi
Sat May 11, 2013 1:33 pm
[CLOSED] x30 and x31/2 keyboard compatibility

Last post by adj « Thu May 02, 2013 11:04 am
Replies: 2
by adj » Thu May 02, 2013 9:51 am

There are different P/Ns for the x30 and x31/2 keyboards. However the parts look identical.

Would someone like to either confirm or deny that they...

2 Replies

2489 Views

Last post by adj
Thu May 02, 2013 11:04 am
What kind of screwdriver works best for opening the x40?

Last post by Cigarguy « Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:04 am
Replies: 7
by lightweightthinkpad » Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:46 pm

What kind of screwdriver works best for opening the x40?

I'm trying to install this msata HD with the ide adapter but all these screws seems really...

7 Replies

6608 Views

Last post by Cigarguy
Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:04 am
X41 2.5" HDD in 1.8" slot Please someone set me straight!

Last post by benoar « Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:05 pm
Replies: 14
by Smokestoomuch » Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:59 pm

I've been struggling all day trying to make my X41 Tablet usable. I know this is a frustration for all of us familiar with these machines. I had it...

14 Replies

11684 Views

Last post by benoar
Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:05 pm
Mashup X40

Last post by rkawakami « Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:18 pm
Replies: 1
by pnck » Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:51 pm

Glad I found you guys!

I have three X40's, they accumulated. I checked them today in detail:

ThinkPad X40 (2371-8NG): P M 1.2GHz LV, 512MB RAM,...

1 Replies

2227 Views

Last post by rkawakami
Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:18 pm
X40 CCFL bulb replacement FAIL

Last post by mrniceguy69 « Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:02 pm
Replies: 5
by ds190 » Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:27 am

The LCD of my X40 went dark, but with the image visible with a light shining on the screen and external monitor output fine. Followed the HMM and...

5 Replies

3944 Views

Last post by mrniceguy69
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:02 pm
Kingston ultimate 16GB 266X crashing windows installation

Last post by ganon11000 « Sun Apr 14, 2013 2:07 am
Replies: 6
by ganon11000 » Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:51 am

My new cf card won't let me install windows; it crashes at starting windows on xp and black screen with pointer on windows 7, could you advise me...

6 Replies

4523 Views

Last post by ganon11000
Sun Apr 14, 2013 2:07 am
x41t sata mod problem

Last post by willprice94 « Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:20 am
Replies: 2
by willprice94 » Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:14 pm

Hello,
I've removed the SATA-to-PATA bridge and soldered on some 30awg enamelled copper wire to a SATA to mSATA converter which is housing a...

2 Replies

2630 Views

Last post by willprice94
Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:20 am
DMA broken??? only PIO Works? X41

Last post by ganon11000 « Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:07 am
Replies: 6
by ganon11000 » Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:34 am

I have a X41 & used to use a CF Card (Lexar 8GB) and it would freeze for 2-5 secs every few secs (constant freezing then working) so I ordered a...

6 Replies

4488 Views

Last post by ganon11000
Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:07 am

New Topic

5035 topics

Page 6 of 101
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
4
5
6
7
8
…
101
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum