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Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p

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The second batch is currently being tested/dispatched.

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Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:43 pm
X220 FHD Upgrade?

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I remember there was a guy in Japan selling kits to install 1080p screens into an X220, however it pulled the signal or something like that from the...
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Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:58 am
X200 Tech Specs and tabook

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Lenovo Software&Driver homepage X200/X201/ Tablet disappeared

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by friedrich-eugen » Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:27 am

Hello all,

I Still have a fully installed and fully functional X200T runing Windows 10 and all the usual Tools a standard and skilled User asks for....

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Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:29 am
The slimmest/lightest AC adapter for X220?

Last post by czpath2 « Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:47 am
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by paulwece » Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:36 am

I got a refurbished X220 but it came with a full sized AC adapter. It's bigger than adapter I had previously for my 15 inch Lenovo.

Since the point...

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Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:47 am
X201 i7-620M vs X201s i7-640LM

Last post by Lomax « Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:21 pm
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by Thinkpad4by3 » Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:36 am

Which one is faster, the 620M or the 640LM and if I had the choice of X201 v. X201s which one should I pick?

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Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:21 pm
WIP DIY x320, what I learned so far

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by boutch55555 » Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:51 pm
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Let me say, this is a pain. The screens are fragile, you will break them and you'll cry. Now that's said...

Using LQ133M1JW02 and LQ133M1JW03, both...
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Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:53 am
X201 v X220

Last post by dr_st « Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:47 am
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by Thinkpad4by3 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 5:27 pm

Besides Keyboard, Trackpad and LCD does anyone know of which is better or which you recommend.

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Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:47 am
Confused on downloading drivers after fresh Win7 install

Last post by w0qj « Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:43 am
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by paulwece » Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:32 am

I got a refurbed X220 that came with Win10. I installed 64 bit Win7 instead. But I have to download drivers myself.

I went to the Lenovo's site and...

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Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:43 am
New battery for X201 or brand new ThinkPad

Last post by ZaZ « Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:17 am
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by NicoMarcin » Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:27 am

Hi! I wasted time and mopney for cheap non-OEM batteries for my X201. Now I'm considering buying a brand new OEM battery or collect money for a...

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Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:17 am
Verifying VT-x (Intel virtualisation technology)

Last post by maja_ldm « Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:41 pm
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by maja_ldm » Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:09 am

I have a X201 with the i5 M560 and I need to use the AVD emulator of Android Studio which requires VT-x virtualisation to be activated. I checked the...

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Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:41 pm
Error: NVRAM Space Full

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:20 pm
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by TPFanatic » Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:08 pm

My X201 won't post anymore and throws these errors:

Error: NVRAM Space Full
ERROR
System Configuration Data Read Error
System Configuration Data...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:20 pm
Any good 3rd party X200 batteries? *PICS*

Last post by David Ross « Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:58 pm
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by TPFanatic » Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:37 pm

Whereas I can get good condition used T500 or T410 genuine batteries off feebay for $10-$15, used OEM batteries for X200 and X201 cannot be found at...

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Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:58 pm
X201 Fan Replacement Does Not Fix Fan Error

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:38 am
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by thetuber » Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:20 pm

The other day, I had to reboot my X201 (normally it just goes to sleep). On boot up, it complained about the ubiquitous fan error . Before reading...

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Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:38 am
x220 with Black Enter Key.

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by Thinkpad4by3 » Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:07 pm

Am I delusional or did I see a black enter key X220?

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Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:07 pm
X220 doesn't sleep after IME update

Last post by LastSilmaril « Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:42 pm
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by LastSilmaril » Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:20 pm

Recently I updated the Intel ME firmware because of a 'critical' update notification from Lenovo System Update (the first time that has ever...

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Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:42 pm
wireless display on Windows 10?

Last post by ryan1212 « Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:45 pm
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by ryan1212 » Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:57 pm

It seems like it was possible with windows 7/8 to install the Intel WIDI Display Software from Lenovo or Intel's website to enable WIDI on the x220,...

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Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:45 pm
Which battery is recommended for X220?

Last post by ThinkingCreator « Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:06 am
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by KayMW » Mon May 15, 2017 2:44 am

I just bought an X220 with a battery 29++ which only have 60% of designed capacity, so I want to buy a new battery for it.

But when I check on eBay,...

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Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:06 am
X230 IPS Screen Causing Eye Strain

Last post by ThinkingCreator « Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:45 am
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by trishul117 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:47 am

I recently purchased a refurbished X230 with an IPS screen (panel model according to HWiNFO: LP125WH2-SLB1). I found out that X230 uses PWM to...

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Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:45 am
VirtualBOX - cannot run 64-bit system

Last post by hhhd1 « Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:19 pm
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by NicoMarcin » Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:53 pm

Hi! On my X201 with i5 560M with 4GB of RAM and Windows 7 Home onboard I can't run 64-bit linux! I have VT-d and Virtualization mode enabled in my...

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Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:19 pm
ips screen not recognized in device manager.

Last post by thelash « Tue Jul 04, 2017 5:30 am
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by thelash » Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:40 am

Last year I upgraded my X220 laptop with a brand new ips screen (LP125WH2-SLT1), and on the first couple of versions of win10 (pro x64) I was able to...

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Tue Jul 04, 2017 5:30 am
Lenovo Thinkpad x200s

Last post by asgaard « Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:13 am
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by asgaard » Sat Jul 01, 2017 1:49 pm

Hiya

I would like to do upgrade on processor in Lenovo Thinkpad x200s. It comes with Core2Duo L9400 and I would like to go for C2D Extreme slb48...

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Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:13 am
Replacement for my x201

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:06 pm
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by ryan1212 » Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:50 pm

It has been a few years since I have been active on this site- my apologies if this is in the wrong place.

My usual approach has been to buy a 5-6...

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Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:06 pm
Is it possible to upgrade to 12 G of RAM (4 G + 8 G)?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:01 pm
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by paulwece » Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:07 am

Hi,

I just bought a refurbished X220 (specs are below). I wonder if it's possible to replace one of the 4G ram with a 8G ram for a total of 12 G, or...

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Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:01 pm
Which Thinkpad should i pick x220 or x230 ?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:05 pm
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by Dragg » Sat Jul 01, 2017 6:44 pm

Hello People,

I want to choose on of these two laptops, which one would you personally go:

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 IPS LCD | i7 2,7 GHz | 8 GB Ram |...

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Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:05 pm
X201 - W7/SSD - SHORT BATTERY LIFE

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:59 pm
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by NicoMarcin » Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:01 am

I changed my default, used, after-leasing battery to a new one - 9 cell. I use Windows 7, but it works for one hour only with Wi-Fi and browser...

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Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:59 pm
Got a nice IPS x220t from ebay, realize I have Computrace woes now

Last post by asgaard « Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:21 am
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by Digitalhorizons » Sun Jan 08, 2017 7:29 am
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It's been a while since I posted, a relative got ill and I have to stay at their place most of the time to take care of them, and my tiny ancient...
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Last post by asgaard
Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:21 am
Vertical bands on x220 ips display: is it the display or the LVDS cable?

Last post by xserieslove « Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:31 am
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by xserieslove » Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:41 am

My odyssey with x220 displays continues. (after one bent during shipping)

I was sitting happy with my genuine sl b3 -type x220 ips display when I...

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Last post by xserieslove
Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:31 am
retrofitting x201 motherboard into an x200

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:08 am
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by yorgasor » Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:49 pm

I have an x200 that I absolutely love, but has since kicked the bucket :( Everything is in great shape, it just won't power on anymore and I assume...

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Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:08 am
x220 HDD thickness

Last post by apojoga « Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:37 pm
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by Whitieiii » Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:26 pm

I know the thickness of drives must be 7MM but how would you tell from places like ebay where they are not listed most of the time or are incorrect?...

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Last post by apojoga
Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:37 pm
X220 from i5 to i7 - Direct drop-in replacement?

Last post by TankPad « Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:23 pm
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by Fusion » Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:18 pm

Hi guys.
I'm looking at buying an i5 X220 with IPS and also found an i7 mobo (2640M).
I would like to know if the mobos are a direct drop-in, or...

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Last post by TankPad
Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:23 pm
x201s i7 640LM into an x200

Last post by jaspen-meyer « Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:00 am
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by tottoroo » Fri May 05, 2017 9:03 pm

hello,
So I was wondering if I can fit a 63Y2086 I7-640LM board into it; I especially like the i7 board because it's 25 watts, but if you guys think...

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Last post by jaspen-meyer
Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:00 am
Cheap and easy way to replace rubber stabilization tabs on X220 Tablet?

Last post by xsixt « Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:48 pm
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by ThorOfAsgard » Thu May 11, 2017 5:45 am

From what I've read, the only way to replace with authentic OEM tabs is to replace the entire surrounding plastic trim piece. Wondering if anyone has...

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Last post by xsixt
Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:48 pm
X220 tablet screen cable

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:15 am
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by 86turbodsl » Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:52 am

My daughter's X220 tablet has a screen that is intermittently on/off. Depending on how you move the screen. I believe this to be a bad cable, and so...

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Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:15 am
x220 broken screen housing

Last post by dr_st « Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:25 am
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by slick » Tue May 17, 2016 8:48 pm

I recently broke my thinkpad's display housing when I tried to lift it using the left edge. I wish it was as strong as my thinkpad x60 :). My wishful...

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Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:25 am
Ericson F3507gg UMTS only ?

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by rychuu » Wed May 31, 2017 4:35 am

Hello,

I have bought used Ericsson F3507g WWAN card which I would like to use in Polish 3g networks. Mainly in city. Actually tried in city only. On...

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Last post by TonyJZX
Thu Jun 01, 2017 1:42 am
X220 Best IPS Screen

Last post by xserieslove « Thu May 25, 2017 10:33 am
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by Carthik » Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:39 am
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What is the best model of IPS screen for the X220, and why? I know there are a few variations. FRU/Part numbers greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
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Thu May 25, 2017 10:33 am
Silicone spray on fan?

Last post by shawross « Mon May 22, 2017 8:20 pm
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by apojoga » Mon May 22, 2017 12:09 pm

Hopefully this will be charitably viewed under there are no stupid questions ...

I saw somewhere on the forum silicone spray being mentioned in the...

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Mon May 22, 2017 8:20 pm
Best "x" series for an i7

Last post by apojoga « Mon May 22, 2017 2:48 pm
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by yakuza » Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:00 am

Hey guys! really like the X2** series of laptops. Epsecially the X230, its the best thing that i can afford. Anyways, i wanna buy one of these...

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Last post by apojoga
Mon May 22, 2017 2:48 pm
X220 IPS Bright Spots/Ghosting

Last post by xserieslove « Sat May 13, 2017 6:16 pm
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by nxsh » Sun May 07, 2017 1:49 pm

My X220 has an IPS display but a couple of bright spots have developed and it suffers from ghosting sometimes. I know this was a common issue with...

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Sat May 13, 2017 6:16 pm
Maxing out an x220 in 2016 (...now 2017): a couple of questions

Last post by xserieslove « Sat May 13, 2017 4:36 pm
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by xserieslove » Mon Dec 05, 2016 5:39 am

Hello, I recently acquired an x220 i5 4GB 320GB and I want to max it out in one sit down, I'm in the process of ordering parts but I have a few...

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Sat May 13, 2017 4:36 pm
X220 KB Lights

Last post by nxsh « Sat May 06, 2017 12:48 pm
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by nxsh » Sat May 06, 2017 12:32 pm

My X220 is working perfectly apart from the lights on the keyboard not functioning (green power light, caps lock, mute etc). I can still use these...

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Sat May 06, 2017 12:48 pm
X220 partially dead yellow USB port, dead SD card

Last post by dr_st « Tue May 02, 2017 11:50 pm
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by Fusion » Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:44 pm

Would anyone happen to know how to troubleshoot no data on the always charge port?
I have taken the motherboard out and could not find any...

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Tue May 02, 2017 11:50 pm
X200 screen removal

Last post by bf7244 « Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:22 am
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by bf7244 » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:05 am

I recently bought a HV121WX4-120 screen for my x200 and I need help installing it. I have download the hardware maintenance manual but it doesn't...

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Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:22 am
19+ slice battery mod

Last post by boutch55555 « Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:52 am
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by OhYou_ » Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:56 pm

Has anyone ever heard of someone re-celling a slice battery?
I know on the main batteries, it's a annoying process that requires a constant power to...

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Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:52 am
x230 sleep problems (only with battery attached)

Last post by srirams « Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:10 pm
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by srirams » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:36 pm

I have a x230 that has recently developed sleep problems, or, more accurately, problems resuming from sleep. Frequently I have to hold down the power...

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Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:10 pm
X201 new than / warm processor and crash system

Last post by Cigarguy « Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:28 pm
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by newgarf » Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:14 pm

Hello everyone (from France :-) )

Hello, my old fan was worn out, and was no longer working.
Or rather it no longer cooled at any moment the...

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Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:28 pm
X220T multitouch screen, which FRU is best?

Last post by marlinspike « Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:30 pm

by marlinspike » Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:30 pm

Well, I broke the glass on my X220 tablet's multitouch screen. I see there are multiple replacement FRU. Is one regarded as better as the others?...

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Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:30 pm
X220 thinkpad won't boot from usb

Last post by Lemolo « Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:41 pm
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by Lemolo » Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:50 pm

Good day,

I recently bought a X220 thinkpad to use as a work laptop (smaller and tougher than my previous ASUS).
I purchased it from ebay ( and it...

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Last post by Lemolo
Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:41 pm
X230 screen bezel on X220?

Last post by mr.rhtuner « Thu Apr 20, 2017 1:36 pm
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by skrble » Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:10 am

Hello,

I have TP X220, and I have unfortunately few times seen, that screen bezel bends out under direct sun light. Furthermore left and right upper...

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Thu Apr 20, 2017 1:36 pm

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