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Touchpad fix X220 synaptics firmware 8.1 bug (linux)

Last post by asbesto « Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:21 pm
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by skx » Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:03 am

I finally found and applied the fix to solve the jumpy touchpad behaviour on X220. The issue is caused by a bug in the latest 8.1 firmware. I...

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Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:21 pm
X201 went dead and won't turn on, might be due to rain

Last post by BillMorrow « Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:35 pm
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by Pleasegodsavemylaptop » Wed Nov 03, 2021 3:17 pm

Hi nice to meet you everyone.
I was out and it started raining and my X201 was in my bag but got a bit wet. When I removed it the rain seemed to be...

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:35 pm
[solved] x200 and x301 drivers?

Last post by knosso2919 « Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:50 am
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by knosso2919 » Thu Oct 07, 2021 5:27 am

Hi everyone I'm looking for the drivers for the x200 and x301 models. I was able to download T410s drivers from the eol Lenovo website: however all...

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Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:50 am
X220 has begone crashing on sleep/suspend

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:33 am
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by Perif » Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:18 am

Hey All,

Within the last two months my normally trusty X220 i7 has developed a nasty problem where it crashes some 30 secs after a sleep/suspend...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:33 am
X220t Dual Monitor Unprecise Input

Last post by Multidragon7822 « Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:54 am

by Multidragon7822 » Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:54 am

Hey Guys,

I got my self not that long ago X220t. I love that thing. It is in mint condition and aged very well.

Just a perfect Work machine. But...

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Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:54 am
X200: possible to reset Computrace to disabled in BIOS?

Last post by madicetea « Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:26 pm
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by rvdginste » Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:09 am

Hello,

I recently bought a Thinkpad X200 that has Computrace activated in the BIOS.
I read some posts on this forum regarding how to disable...

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Last post by madicetea
Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:26 pm
Battery for Lenovo Thinkpad X201i

Last post by h00ch2003 « Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:26 pm
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by Alain_Spiesser » Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:44 pm

Hello,
I'm happy to join join this forum and give some advices whenever I can. I installed Windows 11 Pro today without any problems and I really...

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Last post by h00ch2003
Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:26 pm
Death of an old friend (X301 failed)

Last post by Insomniac1971 « Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:31 pm
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by mikemex » Sat Sep 11, 2021 12:11 am

Today I went to a restaurant for breakfast (I had some time to kill) and my trusty companion didn't felt well. Normal startup was corrupted and...

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Last post by Insomniac1971
Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:31 pm
LP125WH2-SLB3 vs LP125WH2-SLT1

Last post by axur-delmeria « Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:13 pm
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by muneebtatar » Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:32 pm

Hi,

I ordered a LP125WH2-SLT1 display for my ThinkPad X220 but received a LP125WH2-SLB3 (0A66702) instead. I contacted the seller about it and they...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:13 pm
WiFi stops to work irregularly on X201 (major issue of X201)

Last post by DannyThinkpad « Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:00 am
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by Buick » Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:28 pm

I still face this problem on my 3rd X201 - the WiFi stops to work on X201, irregulary. The green led turns off, and sometimes there is no WiFi Device...

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Last post by DannyThinkpad
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:00 am
x220 maxed out? Wifi 6 cards?

Last post by mikemex « Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:45 am
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by TeroS » Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:18 am

Long-time reader, rarely posting :)

I have my beloved x220 sort of maxed out:
i7-2620M
16Gb Kingston 1866
SSD 500Gb
FHD screen (nitrocaster)...

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Last post by mikemex
Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:45 am
X200 UltraBase - Distorted speakers?

Last post by Fierelier « Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:13 pm
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by Fierelier » Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:17 am

Heya everyone.

Having an issue with my X200 UltraBase. Lows and mids seem quite distorted, without a lot of volume either. Is this normal? I have...

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Last post by Fierelier
Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:13 pm
X201 bluetooth

Last post by Thinkthonk « Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:31 am
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by Thinkthonk » Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:04 pm

After searching other posts I can't find a solution. Bluetooth will not work. Win 7pro, build 7601, 64bit. Checked BIOS but bluetooth is not listed....

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Last post by Thinkthonk
Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:31 am
X200 overclock from chinese forums

Last post by ripvoid « Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:58 pm
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by tottoroo » Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:43 pm

I'm looking for some info about how to overclock an X200.

I couldn't find much, actually only a post* on this forum about a 3Ghz OC X200 for sale,...

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Last post by ripvoid
Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:58 pm
Anyone got a link to the Japanese x220 upgraded remakes?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:12 pm
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by RoamingAndy » Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:38 am

I could seem to find them anywhere but i remember them being linked here in the past. Maybe one day when my ship comes in :wink:

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:12 pm
[SOLVED] X201 Tablet - 82577LC Network Adapter NVM Corrupted

Last post by dr_st « Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:33 pm
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by ianthrelfall » Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:04 am

Hello,

The 82577LC network adapter in my Thinkpad x201 Tablet has stopped working.

In Windows 10 the adapter shows as Cannot Start Code 10. When...

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Last post by dr_st
Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:33 pm
How many manufacturers produced the x220 keyboard?

Last post by WarMachine « Sun Aug 08, 2021 4:42 am
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by thinkpad80 » Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:36 pm

I recently learnt three manufacturers produced the x200/x201 keyboard and there were subtle differences.

How many manufacturers did the x220...

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Last post by WarMachine
Sun Aug 08, 2021 4:42 am
X200 display drop-in replacement

Last post by WarMachine « Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:06 pm
Replies: 4
by edmund77 » Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:05 am

Hi,

I want to replace the display on my x200 as it has become very dark. I am comfortable with opening and fixing thinkpads. However, researching...

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Last post by WarMachine
Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:06 pm
x220 palm rest FRU not in Lenovo Maintenance Manual

Last post by dr_st « Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:02 am
Replies: 5
by thinkpad80 » Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:54 pm

I keep finding this FRU online for an x220 palm rest:

04X3780

However, in the x220 Hardware Maintenance Manual it only lists these three:

04W1410...

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Last post by dr_st
Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:02 am
X300 and Lenovo site

Last post by 600X « Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:16 pm
Replies: 10
by wallythacker » Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:43 am

Greetings all!

I have recently re-discovered Lenovos and can't believe how incredible these machines are. As a past owner of Toshiba, Viao, Acer,...

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Last post by 600X
Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:16 pm
X201 Wifi Card Stopped Working

Last post by Buick « Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:30 pm
Replies: 4
by Rob » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:56 pm

I've tried searching around for a solution, but haven't been able to find something that works.

This happens on a ThinkPad X201 with the Centrino...

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Last post by Buick
Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:30 pm
main hard disk drive is not found

Last post by batwan « Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:25 am
Replies: 8
by batwan » Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:23 am

Hej,

I wantedt to update my x200 with a brand new Intel SSD Pro 1500. The Device worked well with a several HDDs and even an old Samsung SSD.
The...

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Last post by batwan
Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:25 am
Does the x220 keyboard in x230 EC flash work on non-US keyboards?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:11 am
Replies: 1
by thinkpad80 » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:49 pm

As described here:

there's an EC flash to use the x220 keyboard in the x230:

However, it doesn't seem to say whether this only works for US...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:11 am
X201 -Blueootn always ON at startup

Last post by 3to4 « Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:13 am
Replies: 4
by 3to4 » Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:29 am

Maybe someone can help?

I installed Windows 10 (clean install) in my X201 for the first time. As a whole it is working.

I installed the following...

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Last post by 3to4
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:13 am
HD shrinks when increase RAM

Last post by Thinkthonk « Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:00 pm
Replies: 2
by Thinkthonk » Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:41 am

I have an X201, 120Gb SSD, Win 7 pro x64, 4Gb RAM . 6Gb RAM, Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 580 @ 2.67GHz, 2660 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical...

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Last post by Thinkthonk
Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:00 pm
SSD not seen x201 thinkpad

Last post by shawross « Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:35 pm
Replies: 4
by Lenovo16 » Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:50 am

I want to swap out the hdd in my x201 thinkpad and replace it with an ssd. I have Windows 10 on a flash drive that I successfully used on a different...

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Last post by shawross
Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:35 pm
X220 SSD upgrade trouble with drivers

Last post by dr_st « Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:26 am
Replies: 1
by grayb » Sat Jul 03, 2021 4:51 pm

I've a trusty X220/i7/Win7/16G/Sandisk Plus 512GB used for an astro rig. Just upgraded to Samsung 870 EVO 1TB. Have tried multiple disk copying...

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Last post by dr_st
Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:26 am
RAM for X201

Last post by Thinkthonk « Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:28 am
Replies: 2
by Thinkthonk » Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:26 am

I have an X201, 120Gb SSD, Win 7 pro x64, 4Gb RAM. Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 580 @ 2.67GHz, 2660 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)...

2 Replies

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Last post by Thinkthonk
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:28 am
Cannot update X200 bios. Help wanted!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:13 am
Replies: 9
by vveigs » Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:07 am

Hello forum members, i recently joined the ThinkPad club by buying an X200, with the intention of librebooting it. I realised, however, that I had to...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:13 am
Disbling the touchpad in X201s

Last post by tecmes « Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:56 pm
Replies: 5
by tecmes » Fri May 28, 2021 3:10 pm

I will receive my X201s tomorrow and already planning on switching the palmrest to a non-touchpad version to get as close as my X61s as possible (I...

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Last post by tecmes
Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:56 pm
Flush fit compact flash express card adapter for X201

Last post by tecmes « Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:46 pm
Replies: 2
by K_X201 » Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:02 pm

Hi Guys,

Have any of you come accross a express card adapter for CF which fits flush in an X201?

I have been looking at these,

These would...

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Last post by tecmes
Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:46 pm
Does the x220t (x220 tablet) have the same 1866MHz RAM BIOS issue?

Last post by WarMachine « Mon May 24, 2021 2:39 pm
Replies: 6
by xerxespersrex » Sat May 22, 2021 8:45 am

Hello everyone, I just bought myself an x220 tablet from eBay and it's currently shipping to me right now. I have been doing some research about...

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Last post by WarMachine
Mon May 24, 2021 2:39 pm
X220 speaker issues

Last post by WarMachine « Sun May 23, 2021 11:11 am
Replies: 1
by Eastbay » Sat May 22, 2021 10:44 am

Hi folks,
There are some issues with speaker in my X220 (win10). So in low volume levels it works alright, but above 50% (ballpark) volume it just...

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Last post by WarMachine
Sun May 23, 2021 11:11 am
Correct system board part no. for 7458-AE3

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri May 21, 2021 2:32 am
Replies: 2
by TPCMG » Thu May 20, 2021 2:17 pm

Hi all,
I have an X200 with a 7458-AE3 system id tag on the back. Looking at the HMM, I only see 7458-CTOs and no -AE3s. Is there something...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri May 21, 2021 2:32 am
X220 Touchpad bsod

Last post by whereskarlo « Tue May 18, 2021 6:32 pm
Replies: 3
by uni_0n » Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:35 am

I get a blue screen:
System thread exception not handled

...and it caused by SynTp.sys

I have Synaptics UltraNav Driver 19.0.17.142 (last in...

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Last post by whereskarlo
Tue May 18, 2021 6:32 pm
X220 TN panel dull colors no more

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon May 17, 2021 10:05 pm
Replies: 5
by Droider » Fri May 10, 2019 1:40 pm

Hello everyone,

X220 TN panel is nothing but mediocre at best in terms of color vividness and accuracy, it is dull colored and has a stupid bluish...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon May 17, 2021 10:05 pm
Is the x201s keyboard worse than x201 due to thinness?

Last post by WarMachine « Wed May 12, 2021 11:17 pm
Replies: 7
by thinkpad80 » Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:46 pm

The x201s is obviously thinner than the x201. Did this affect the keyboard feel/travel compared with the x201?

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Wed May 12, 2021 11:17 pm
X201 Vantage power issues in Win 10

Last post by paulgj2 « Sat May 08, 2021 8:51 am
Replies: 5
by paulgj2 » Fri May 07, 2021 1:46 pm

Hello,

I am trying to get Lenovo Vantage working in Windows 10 to enable me to manage the battery chanrging thresholds better. Unfortunately I can't...

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Last post by paulgj2
Sat May 08, 2021 8:51 am
Overheating X200 with SSD

Last post by Agent_Dreutel « Mon May 03, 2021 6:25 am
Replies: 8
by tendim » Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:50 pm

Hi.

Been a long time since I've browsed the forum because the Thinkpad has been working wonderfully . :D

I recently dusted off my X200 and...

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Last post by Agent_Dreutel
Mon May 03, 2021 6:25 am
X220 shuts down when charger is connected

Last post by Agent_Dreutel « Mon May 03, 2021 5:02 am

by Agent_Dreutel » Mon May 03, 2021 5:02 am

I'm new here and I've recently bought a cheap X220 i7-2640m. I knew there was a problem with charging: when the battery is connected and I plug in...

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Mon May 03, 2021 5:02 am
x220t Buy or Don’t Buy???

Last post by theterminator93 « Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:52 am
Replies: 11
by TooFaceBane » Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:29 pm

Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum and I just figured out how to post a topic.
I’ve been looking for a new (new to me) computer/laptop. I found...

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Last post by theterminator93
Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:52 am
X220 AC7260 wireless issue

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:36 am
Replies: 8
by ajkula66 » Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:50 pm

OK here's a head-bang of the day...

My ancient router decided to kick the bucket so I replaced it with a TP Link Archer 1800.

Every single device...

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Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:36 am
X220 bricked?

Last post by atagunov « Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:11 pm
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by karotlopj » Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:08 pm

I have two X220's one of which suddenly packed up. The other one I've had for much longer and has given good service so I was shocked that the other...

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Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:11 pm
[SOLVED] X201s LED display in X200

Last post by WarMachine « Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:40 am
Replies: 19
by WarMachine » Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:30 am

Hello,

I'm willing to mod my X200 (CCFL / 1280x800) and I just purchased an X201s complete display with LED and a resolution of 1440x900.

I did the...

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Last post by WarMachine
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:40 am
SOLVED: Long and winded migration from x200 to x201

Last post by Floyt « Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:59 am
Replies: 9
by TOTAL » Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:19 am

Hi
I have bought on ebay an x201 expecting a quick fix to my problems with x200, which worked for me fantastically for 7 years. There is however, a...

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Last post by Floyt
Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:59 am
Thinkpad x201 won't turn on

Last post by eddieleon7pc « Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:44 am
Replies: 2
by eddieleon7pc » Fri Apr 16, 2021 2:06 am

Hello everyone , I've this thinkpad x201 and whenever I attach battery and charger , the battery light will just keep blinking , when no remove the...

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Last post by eddieleon7pc
Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:44 am
X200 - W7 32bit recovery CD - Anyone confirm ?

Last post by MaxVav « Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:01 am
Replies: 11
by rsutoratosu » Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:20 pm

I think i'm missing a DVD, tried to do a restore today and it's asking for an application & drivers but my 2nd disk says disk 1 of 1..

Lenovo...

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Last post by MaxVav
Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:01 am
WTB - 'RECOVERY' X201Tablet W7 PRO 32-bit

Last post by MaxVav « Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:46 am
Replies: 4
by WVZR1 » Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:27 pm

I've purchased a X201Tablet i7 3113-C95 that was advertised as being W7 32-bit and the automotive diagnostics 'emulator' I'm wanting to use requires...

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Last post by MaxVav
Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:46 am
Using a to usb-c to power adapter? X230

Last post by TheForgottenKing « Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:11 pm
Replies: 7
by Wwuoo » Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:17 am

Hi, so i bought this power adapter:
The question is what kind of (minimum (and preferably minimal form factor)) power supply do i need to have? And...

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Last post by TheForgottenKing
Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:11 pm
X220 IPS screens gone?

Last post by naltar « Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:28 am
Replies: 4
by naltar » Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:58 am

One of our x220s developed 'one of those' vertical strips. I thought it shouldn't be a problem, went to x220.mcdonnelltech.com, confirmed frus, then...

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Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:28 am

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