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Upgrading X220/X230 to FHD 1080p

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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 Aug 09, 2017 11:11 am
X200 Tech Specs and tabook

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X200 freezes every 1 second

Last post by mt12345 « Sat Aug 19, 2017 2:29 pm
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by mt12345 » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:33 am

X200 + SSD + Windows 7

System freezes every 1 second for a split second. Pointer movements are not fluent and there is a metallic sound (glitch) in...

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Sat Aug 19, 2017 2:29 pm
screen flashing upon plug/unplug power

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by aag » Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:32 pm

The screen of my X201 flashes briefly each time I plug or unplug the power supply. That is only mildly annoying, but one serious side effect is that...

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Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:03 am
SSD for X300-14G mSATA?

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by Insomniac1971 » Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:00 am

Hi, in Denmark the price of a SSD is really steep, I'm wondering if I can use a mSATA drive instead, but are a bit concerned of connectors and...

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Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:25 am
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 Aug 17, 2017 8:40 pm
X220 4291-sz6

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by ggiglio » Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:57 am

Dear all,
I'm just buying a thinkpad X220 4291-sz6 (at least this is the type the vendor gave me) but I wasn't able to find the specs of this model....

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Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:44 am
Two X220's one hot one cool

Last post by TankPad « Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:57 pm
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by karotlopj » Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:26 pm

I have two X220's, one runs hot, I can't even put my hand against the fan outlet. The other runs cool, I can't even sense any heat by the fan outlet....

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Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:57 pm
X220 blinking power button - EEPROM fail?

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by wujstefan » Sat Aug 12, 2017 4:39 pm

A friend of mine has brought me his X220 unit.

Just out of nowhere, it refused to boot. Power button blinks (~1/2Hz), but no other reaction for...

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Sat Aug 12, 2017 4:39 pm
Upgrading from T440s to X220: pros/cons?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:59 am
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by mer-obi1 » Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:56 am

Hi, I'm a newbie thinking about going from a (relatively) new ThinkPad (T440s with a touchscreen, bought new) to the X220 tablet, but I've had...

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Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:59 am
LVDS 13.3 FHD IPS screen 90% color gamut

Last post by boutch55555 « Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:02 am
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by harryK » Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:58 am

This Taobao seller ( offers a modded X230 with a 13.3 FHD screen that uses the LVDS interface, apparently with 90% NTSC coverage. The panel must be...

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Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:02 am
DirectX 10 support on X201?

Last post by jdrou « Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:42 am
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by malyn » Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:41 pm

Hi folks,

I am thinking about buying an X201 -- love the form factor! -- but I need to be able to run an application that requires DirectX 10...

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Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:42 am
Unusual X220 repasting story...

Last post by CASPER « Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:39 pm
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by axur-delmeria » Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:38 am

My X220's CPU temps have been rather high lately, so I tore it apart and had a look.

Paste wasn't dry (I repasted it a few months ago), but the...

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Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:39 pm
X220 doesn't sleep after IME update

Last post by fik « Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:32 am
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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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Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:32 am
Modded Bios and Processor Fast Strings.

Last post by fik « Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:54 pm
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by Digitalhorizons » Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:46 am

With alot of help I had the modded bios flashed to my x220t, (Thanks RealBlackStuff) I notice some standard things seemed to be default turned off...

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Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:54 pm
Vertical bands on x220 ips display: is it the display or the LVDS cable?

Last post by xserieslove « Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:11 pm
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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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Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:11 pm
X201 Fan Replacement Does Not Fix Fan Error

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:41 pm
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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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Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:41 pm
Lenovo Software&Driver homepage X200/X201/ Tablet disappeared

Last post by friedrich-eugen « Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:29 am
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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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Last post by Lomax
Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:21 pm
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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Last post by dr_st
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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Last post by David Ross
Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:58 pm
x220 with Black Enter Key.

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:07 pm

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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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:07 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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Last post by ThinkingCreator
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 driver for FRU 43Y6553 I think it's a RealTek NIC card

Last post by Hans Gruber « Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:43 am
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by Hans Gruber » Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:46 pm

Lenovo it seems has dropped their driver support page for X series Thinkpads prior to X220 or X230. I need the Win7 driver for FRU 43Y6553 REALTEK...

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Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:43 am
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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Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:21 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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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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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 - windows 10 drivers for SD Reader vanish

Last post by dr_st « Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:07 am
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by pellicle » Mon May 29, 2017 9:57 am

Hi

I have downloaded the lenovo drivers for the Ricoh SD reader, and frequently when I've rebooted they cease to operate ... reinstalling is getting...

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Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:07 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 ?

Last post by TonyJZX « Thu Jun 01, 2017 1:42 am
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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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Cheers,
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Thu May 25, 2017 10:33 am

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