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Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p

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X220 FHD Upgrade?

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X200 Tech Specs and tabook

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X201 stuck on docking (key missing)

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by xtravaganza » Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:43 am

Hi. Would like to know whether i can diy in order to remove the laptop from the dock.
Any help would be great and thanks in advanced.

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Fn F5 isn't working anymore.

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by StarGehzer » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:15 pm

On my X220 Fn F5 used to work fine. I've recently realized it doesn't work anymore.
Lenovo Update & Drivers doesn't list anything missing or...

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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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Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:42 pm
True/False Arrandale questions

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by bayou self » Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:30 pm

Are these statements true?
1. All X201 (non-tablet) ThinkPads run Arrandale cpu's.
2. All X201 (non-tablet) ThinkPads run 1st-gen i5 cpu's.

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Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:44 am
Upgrade Thinkpad x200

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by thinkpadx200libre » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:07 pm

Hello,
I have a Thinkpad x200 with 148Gb Hard Drive and 5GB RAM. I would like to upgrade it to 8GB RAM and 1TB SSD or HDD. I was looking at this...

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Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:10 pm
X220 Ultrabase 3: can not remove 2nd HDD Caddy/Ultrabay

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by dingdong » Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:39 am

Though no problem before to insert & remove the 2nd HDD Caddy/Ultrabay, now it's stuck in the Ultrabase. When sliding the small unlock switch, the...

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Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:39 am
x201s with Windows 10

Last post by Dekks « Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:51 am
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by X20055 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:15 pm

Greetings, I am wondering is it good to try to install Windows 10 on my x201s. I know people tried back in 2015 with very mixed results but as time...

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Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:51 am
9 cell battery 47++ : difference between sony and sanyo

Last post by packardbell « Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:04 pm
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by whqdz » Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:48 am

Hi,

These two past weeks I receipt two new batteries that I bought on ebay, both of them are 9 cell, with the same Wh, and genuine brand new, with 0...

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Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:04 pm
Re-Cell X200 Tablet battery

Last post by packardbell « Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:02 pm
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by jumpncrash » Sun May 20, 2018 10:25 pm

Hey guys, new member here, but have been lurkign for years.

I have recently re-acquired a thinkpad x200 tablet that my girlfriend has been using in...

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Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:02 pm
Thinkpad x201 display mod (1900*1200 panel)

Last post by Icewobs « Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:40 pm
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by ijunsung » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:21 pm

I found a interesting link where it sells a panel for X210. Does it fit into X201 with alternation? I mean x210 is almost new model using only...

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Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:40 pm
Bluetooth not working X220T

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by brucehe » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:41 pm

I have a X220T and the Bluetooth card is not recognized. I tried another card that works in a X230T and it also does not work however the card from...

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Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:20 pm
102-key American keyboard ("42T3744")?

Last post by Arc « Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:21 pm
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by Ryccardo » Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:45 pm

Hello again everyone!

After my X201's keyboard broke (the 9OL. column doesn't work unless the flat cable is held bent in a specific way near the...

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Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:21 pm
Display problem X220i Tablet

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by brucehe » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:43 pm
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I picked up a dead but very clean looking $20 X220i tablet because I could not resist a project and I never had a Thinkpad tablet. The machine boots...
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Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:34 am
Thinkpad x201 with i3 core and heat issue

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by ijunsung » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:10 pm

Hi Forum,

I am interested in purchasing x201 model for internet, youtube and office. I've found that x201 is notorious for its heat issue.

Does...

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Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:31 am
New user of X200s: questions about hardware (cam + UMTS modem + wireless USB)

Last post by BigCatAndy « Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:41 pm
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by BigCatAndy » Thu May 03, 2018 4:11 am

Hello everyone,

last week I bought at eBay x200s, and yesterday it arrived. It is 7446-3sg model, with Webcam. I suppose, it has also UMTS modem,...

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Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:41 pm
What are the pitfalls of an X301?

Last post by WarMachine « Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:46 am
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by fourthree » Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:41 am

Been looking to try a new laptop; curious about the X 00/01 thinkpads.

Here's something I can think of:

1. Batteries. Both the inside and the bay...

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Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:46 am
i7 x220t - LCD Backlight works but no display

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:27 am
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by TheForgottenKing » Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:58 pm

Bought it off ebay, going to nitrocaster mod it anyway but would be nice to get functionality first

Checked
-External Display works
-BIOS settings...

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Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:27 am
Powerbank for X300?

Last post by Insomniac1971 « Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:59 am

by Insomniac1971 » Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:59 am

Hi, I'm in a pickle as I'mlooking for a suitable powerbank for my X300. Problem is Wattage Voltage and capacity.

Some powerbanks offer AC outlet and...

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Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:59 am
Mixing and matching X220 and X230 parts... Anyone with any experience on it?

Last post by Tasurinchi « Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:36 am
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by Speedboy » Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:30 pm

I've been shopping around for a light laptop to use for commuting (my 3.2KG T520 + 0.5KG power brick is a bit much to carry around all day) and I...

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Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:36 am
x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0

Last post by evening_hunger « Wed Jun 06, 2018 3:59 am
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by alisan » Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:42 am
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Anyone here has any experience with the following mod on a x220/x230?

I'm particularly interested in getting an additional msata, since I'm...
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Wed Jun 06, 2018 3:59 am
Wake on LAN (WOL) over wireless card

Last post by 28CarsLater « Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:19 pm
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by 28CarsLater » Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:00 pm

Hi, is Wake on LAN (WOL) even possible over a wireless card? Another thought I had, does such a device exist which interfaces with the NIC but...

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Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:19 pm
X200 broadband options

Last post by BigCatAndy « Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:35 pm
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by ov_Darkness » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:46 pm

Because there's now possibility to have free-of-charge HSPA+/LTE in Poland (256kbps ntohing fancy, but still...), I've started looking for compatible...

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Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:35 pm
x200s Post, Screen Buzzes, Then Screen Goes Blank

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:16 am
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by richramo » Thu May 24, 2018 5:54 am

I picked up a fault X200s for $20 with the hope of fixing it. The issue is when turned on, it posts for a few seconds, I hear a buzz and then the...

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Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:16 am
Pinout for X220t screen and Wacom digitizer

Last post by TheForgottenKing « Thu May 31, 2018 4:50 pm
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by cmim » Fri May 11, 2018 8:38 am

I'm trying to convert a screen from a broken X220t to an external touch screen. I managed to get the Wacom digitizer recognized correctly (three...

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Thu May 31, 2018 4:50 pm
Is the x220 worth getting in 2018?

Last post by dr_st « Tue May 29, 2018 9:21 am
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by TonyJZX » Tue May 29, 2018 7:52 am

The reason I ask is that these are real real cheap... like not much more than a nice dinner out... the exlease places have 4gb std i5 units sans...

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Tue May 29, 2018 9:21 am
Wireless cards for X220/x230 with HOSTAP support

Last post by alisan « Thu May 24, 2018 2:18 pm

by alisan » Thu May 24, 2018 2:18 pm

Hello,

I'm trying to get a list of all wireless cards that can be used with x220/x230 with HOSTAP support, preferably compatible with FreeBSD 11.x....

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Last post by alisan
Thu May 24, 2018 2:18 pm
identify a X220 part

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed May 23, 2018 10:15 am
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by VanZan » Wed May 23, 2018 7:19 am

I was changing the screen on my X220 and two small parts fell out. I have no idea where they should be:

Admin warning : picture too big, tags...

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Wed May 23, 2018 10:15 am
Triple boot?

Last post by VanZan « Wed May 23, 2018 7:15 am
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by VanZan » Fri May 18, 2018 8:48 am

I have a X220 with a 64GB mSata and a 500GB 2.5 SSD. Ideally I'd like to have Ubuntu 18.04 and Windows 7 alongside each other on the SSD. But I'd...

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Wed May 23, 2018 7:15 am
'0190: Critical low battery error' - X220

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue May 22, 2018 12:01 pm
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by kyófú » Tue May 22, 2018 11:22 am

Hello lovely people,

(first of all, thank you for even reading this question and thank you a million times for attempting to give an answer. I'm...

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Tue May 22, 2018 12:01 pm
Extended Desktop with X201/Win7?

Last post by lumenite « Mon May 21, 2018 2:01 pm
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by lumenite » Thu May 17, 2018 10:42 pm

Hello,
I would like to use the extended desktop with my laptop. Here is my spec:
X201; Windows 7 64-bit.

I cannot find the option or control for it...

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Mon May 21, 2018 2:01 pm
X201, Windows 10, GPS

Last post by Scrotus Lavy « Sat May 19, 2018 7:10 pm
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by Billaboard » Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:18 pm

I have a pair of x201's with Qualcomm WWAN inside. One is on Windows 7 and consistently OK.
T
he other is on an Insider login that, when it got to...

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Sat May 19, 2018 7:10 pm
x200 display upgrade questions..

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri May 18, 2018 6:22 am
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by Lundy » Thu May 17, 2018 10:22 pm

I'm looking to upgrade the display on my x200, I heard it's possible to install 1440x900 display on the x200, is this true or is this only for x200s...

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Fri May 18, 2018 6:22 am
Broke the middle mouse button on my X220. Do I need to replace the entire keyboard, or can I just buy the one button?

Last post by jaspen-meyer « Wed May 16, 2018 8:50 am
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by WeirdG » Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:45 am

Was trying to remove the keyboard and accidentally snapped the pins holding the middle mouse button in place. The keyboard is in new condition, so I...

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Wed May 16, 2018 8:50 am
Considering X201 i7 or i5 mobo upgrade for X200

Last post by Icewobs « Sun May 13, 2018 11:03 am
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by Icewobs » Fri May 04, 2018 10:39 am

I currently have a 7454-P12 P8700 planar in my X200, but I have interest in having turbo clocking from the i-series and an updated graphics chip-set...

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Last post by Icewobs
Sun May 13, 2018 11:03 am
x220t insane temps

Last post by TheForgottenKing « Thu May 10, 2018 11:08 am
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by TheForgottenKing » Fri May 04, 2018 10:42 pm

Repasted, repasted twice

Temps max around 93c under max load

Should I get a new fan? Current one occasionally makes a rattling sound, also I have...

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Thu May 10, 2018 11:08 am
How do I enable 5ghz WiFi on X220?

Last post by StarGehzer « Thu May 10, 2018 9:08 am
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by StarGehzer » Sun May 06, 2018 5:40 pm

X220, Windows 7 pro.

According to Device Manager I have the Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 BGN WiFi card. Is it capable of connecting to 5ghz?
My current...

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Thu May 10, 2018 9:08 am
x220 temps in wine

Last post by Annecy « Sat May 05, 2018 10:06 pm
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by bit188 » Sat May 05, 2018 8:25 pm

Hello,

I have an x220 running Arch Linux and I am trying to play Final Fantasy XI (2005-era game) in wine. The problem is the temps shoot up to...

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Last post by Annecy
Sat May 05, 2018 10:06 pm
My X220 i7 has died

Last post by RecTech « Fri May 04, 2018 2:21 am
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by Thinkpad4by3 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:40 pm

My daily driver X220 i7-2640M has died :cry: .

Troubleshooting so far:
30 second power button w/ no power.
Removed slice and regular battery,...

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Last post by RecTech
Fri May 04, 2018 2:21 am
X200s cover edge loose

Last post by RecTech « Thu May 03, 2018 8:24 am
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by amanda121287 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:40 am

Just got a replacement X200s and the top edge of the lid is loose . It doesn't appear to be a crack because it is straight and even across the whole...

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Thu May 03, 2018 8:24 am
X220 Trackpoint cap replacement

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue May 01, 2018 10:12 am
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by nimicitor » Tue May 01, 2018 8:04 am

I bought a X220 with a missing red Trackpoint cap and I cannot locate a replacement (official or 3rd party) anywhere.
Every one I buy has a 4mm hole...

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Tue May 01, 2018 10:12 am
KK's WQHD X220

Last post by Geartooth « Tue May 01, 2018 6:40 am

by Geartooth » Tue May 01, 2018 6:40 am

So I recently spotted this thing ( ) on Taobao. Anyone else have experience with the KK kits? This is a Pre-installed model. I'm thinking of getting...

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Tue May 01, 2018 6:40 am
Certified X200/X201 2x4GB Memory Sticks

Last post by jdrou « Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:45 pm
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by X20055 » Fri Jul 03, 2015 4:23 am

Greetings

Looking for a list or blacklist of working x200/201/s 2x4GB memory sticks as there are many that do not work. I know that such list...

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Last post by jdrou
Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:45 pm
Laptop goes to sleep randomly

Last post by Timpel_800 « Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:11 pm
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by Timpel_800 » Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:03 pm

Hi all,

I have a X220 and running it for years. Lovely machine.

However for some time now, the laptop goes into sleepmode while working on it, or...

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Last post by Timpel_800
Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:11 pm
X200 Tablet - Fonts Jagged

Last post by whitelabel « Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:06 am
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by xsixt » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:40 pm

I disabled all cleartype in Windows 7 because the fonts looked really horrible.

Using Tahoma (The windows XP font) the X200T now looks a bit better...

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Last post by whitelabel
Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:06 am
Lenovo x220t display assembly disassembled - FHD mod possible?

Last post by TheForgottenKing « Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:18 pm

by TheForgottenKing » Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:18 pm

Dang right!

In my quest for the perfect x220t I took a backup display and disassembled it

Bottom is the input, left is the LCD, right is the...

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Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:18 pm
X220t no backlight

Last post by Icewobs « Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:28 am
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by marlinspike » Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:08 pm

My x220t was working fine, I turned it off, put it in my bag, took it back out. Now there's no backlight. Any ideas?

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Last post by Icewobs
Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:28 am
X301 Modded BIOS

Last post by 4uk4a « Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:07 am
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by SylvainP » Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:42 am

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I'm new on this (great) forum, from France (le Mans), with a nice background in Thinkpad upgrading, disassembling, reassembling, optimisation......

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