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Coreboot X220 after BIOS Mod

Last post by 31336 « Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:36 am
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by neidan » Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:37 am

Hey everyone, sorry if the title appears rather vague or confusing. I've noticed that people often refer to the 1.46 Modified Version of the stock...

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Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:36 am
Choke Sound During Disk Check

Last post by w0qj « Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:14 am
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by Sempiro » Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:24 am

Hello,

Recently I have noticed that there is a relatively loud Choke sound during intensive HDD/SDD operations, like disk check. Is it normal for...

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Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:14 am
When is it safe to pull a HDD from an ultrabase series 3?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:38 am
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by RoboRaven » Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:59 am

I have an ultrabase series 3 for my thinkpad x220. I replaced the optical drive with a HDD. Is it safe to pull out after I've unmounted it and...

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Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:38 am
ThinkPad X201 Tablet running hot

Last post by Hacker117 « Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:55 am
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by Viperous » Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:47 pm

Hello

I got a used i7 X201 Tablet. It was a little dusty but otherwise in good shape but it runs really really hot.

I already carefully took the...

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Last post by Hacker117
Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:55 am
X220 FHD Nitrocaster MOD won't boot (green power button blinking)

Last post by riomdr « Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:08 am
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by phozon » Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:02 pm

Hello everyone,

I just received the Nitrocaster mod for my X220, I soldered it to my motherboard following all the instructions but my computer...

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Last post by riomdr
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:08 am
Bluetooth 4.0/BLE/Bluetooth Low Energy devices support on Windows 7.

Last post by Sempiro « Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:11 am
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by Sempiro » Wed Aug 19, 2020 12:20 am

Hello,

I have Lenovo X220 laptop (Win7 x64 Ultimate) with Bluetooth 4.0 (BCM20702A0) under palmrest of the laptop.

Issue is I am not able to pair...

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Last post by Sempiro
Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:11 am
X220 USB is not working in Dock Plus Series 3 with i7 CPU

Last post by Funzi « Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:12 pm
Replies: 6
by Funzi » Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:13 pm

Hi,

I was using a X220 (i5 w/o USB 3) for a long time. This loyal companion died last week and I checked eBay for a replacement. Luckily, I was able...

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Last post by Funzi
Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:12 pm
X201T display upgrade?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:29 am
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by Zastrix » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:55 am

So I've ordered a X201T and hearing it has a WXGA I'm wondering whether it can be upgraded to a better panel resolution (perhaps a WUXGA?) or at...

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Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:29 am
1.46 Advanced Menu Optimization

Last post by Sempiro « Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:08 am

by Sempiro » Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:08 am

Hello,

Is there any data on Advanced Menu Optimization, especially if you use X220 with eGPU?

Or any manual?

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Last post by Sempiro
Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:08 am
SSD caddy for X301

Last post by weezintrumpeteer « Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:40 pm
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by weezintrumpeteer » Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:03 pm

I'm interested in swapping out the stock 1.8 SSD for an mSATA via an adapter.

Being that the sizing is different, is there any good solution to...

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Last post by weezintrumpeteer
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:40 pm
X220 power problem

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:46 am
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by FrddNEVr » Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:25 am

Can anyone help me diagnose a problem with my X220?

Since yesterday, it's been randomly powering off. This mostly happens after I close the lid....

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:46 am
mSATA SSD Recommendations for x220T?

Last post by atagunov « Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:19 pm
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by Digitalhorizons » Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:33 am

I'm needing a extra bootable drive, I already have a 2tb firecuda in the main HDD bay, and since it's my main machine now I've nearly filled it up....

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Last post by atagunov
Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:19 pm
X201s: ME/EC dead?

Last post by lentinj « Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:05 am

by lentinj » Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:05 am

My X201s is not very happy. Came back after leaving it in suspend-to-RAM to find it alternating 2 sets of LEDs (I didn't note down which, it said...

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Last post by lentinj
Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:05 am
Need a Good X220T battery fast.

Last post by atagunov « Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:47 pm
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by Digitalhorizons » Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:18 am

The battery on my x220t is completely shot, can't hold charge long enough to hibernate and it's my main machine, and being encrypted if I lose power...

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Last post by atagunov
Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:47 pm
Thinkpad x201 display mod (1900*1200 panel)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:03 am
Replies: 4
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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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:03 am
x220 bluetooth 4.0 daughter card upgrade FRU: 60Y3303 60Y3305

Last post by RichAu-X220 « Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:07 pm
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by RoamingAndy » Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:55 pm

i pulled off the palm rest and switched the daughter card. its simple, i can't image anyone making a mistake with this step.

turned the laptop back...

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Last post by RichAu-X220
Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:07 pm
help w noisy x201

Last post by axur-delmeria « Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:12 am
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by jdfnnl » Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:26 pm

I am looking for a solution for a noisy Thinkpad x201 that occasionally overheats to the point of shutting itself down. I have thought of replacing...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:12 am
X301 Modded BIOS

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jul 29, 2020 2:02 am
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by SylvainP » Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:42 am

I !
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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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Jul 29, 2020 2:02 am
Fan and heat-sink variants

Last post by ladja « Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:33 am

by ladja » Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:33 am

Hello.
I need to replace my heat sink and fan. I read somewhere that 04W6923 (AVC) is the best variant (effective cooling and quiet), but I wonder if...

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Last post by ladja
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:33 am
x230 compatible fans (want to upgrade and make it quieter)

Last post by argo « Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:36 am
Replies: 20
by blueredcat123 » Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:41 pm

Does anyone know if there are multiple models of the fan that came with the x230? Also, is the fan a standard part. I.e.: could I buy a fan that was...

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Last post by argo
Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:36 am
Where to find good Trackpoints for X220T?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:29 am
Replies: 3
by Digitalhorizons » Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:39 am

Hello Everyone, it's been a while since I posted here, I hope everyone is weathering the craziness over the past year alright. My x220T has become my...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:29 am
x220 wont boot

Last post by MikalE « Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:15 pm
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by scotty scott » Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:03 pm

hi all newbie here iv got a x220 that wont boot .on startup goes to preparing automatic repair then diagnosing pc then automatic repair couldnt...

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Last post by MikalE
Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:15 pm
X230 DDR3 upgrades

Last post by atagunov « Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:47 am
Replies: 3
by RVC » Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:48 pm

Mine currently has 8 GB DDR3. It appears to be made by SKhynix and is of 11-12 latency. Note this is a Core i5 3380U cpu. I am hoping I can make this...

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Last post by atagunov
Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:47 am
help, I disabled my X201i while working inside it

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:51 am
Replies: 4
by angelofthesouth1 » Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:41 pm

The wireless card on my X201i was failing, so I opened it up and removed it. I wanted to use my Linksys wireless-N USB adapter to access my network,...

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Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:51 am
Thinkpad X230 MB on X220 body. Worth?

Last post by dr_st « Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:34 am
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by lautr3c » Mon May 18, 2020 6:01 pm

Hello everybody. Hope you are health and safe.

I have a X220(Core i5 2520M, 8GB RAM), he has been my companion at work for a long time, but now he...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:34 am
x201 black screen when undocked

Last post by llinasenc « Wed Jun 24, 2020 3:56 am
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by llinasenc » Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:55 am

Hello,

I have a x201, that is used with a docking station and an external monitor. Up to know, it has been properly working, but now, my son is...

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Last post by llinasenc
Wed Jun 24, 2020 3:56 am
mSATA in X220/X230

Last post by Grabber5.0 « Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:57 am
Replies: 25
by Billaboard » Tue Jan 08, 2019 6:33 am

Thanks to advice given here, I am typing this on my X220T, with its Kingston mSATA 240GB drive and 1TB spinning rust. I am running some programs,...

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Last post by Grabber5.0
Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:57 am
Can the X220 drive ultra-wide and/or high refresh rate displays?

Last post by dr_st « Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:44 am
Replies: 5
by mj0 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:53 pm

Quick question: does anyone know whether or not the X220 can drive a 3440x1440 or 5120x1440 display at 60 Hz? And how does it handle high refresh...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:44 am
Upgrading from an X220? T420 or X230?

Last post by SynbiosVyse « Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:28 pm
Replies: 6
by nfotis » Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:13 pm

Hello everyone, I wish a wonderful 2020 to all!

My trusty X220 is functioning for years now (i5-2520M CPU, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB Samsung SSD, Windows 7...

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Last post by SynbiosVyse
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:28 pm
Are Thinkpads x200 suitable for being daily drivers in 2019?

Last post by dr_st « Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:26 pm
Replies: 15
by farukhcasy2 » Wed Apr 01, 2020 5:04 am

Hello, Everyone! I hope that's not too noobie question for this subreddit (I also must admit that my research was very small c: ), but here it goes:...

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:26 pm
Help on Libreboot x200

Last post by cockroach « Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:21 am
Replies: 4
by Superfly » Mon May 18, 2020 5:11 pm

Dear forum members, I would like to ask for some comments and possibly for some help.
I have recently tried to flash the BIOS of my X200, but ended...

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Last post by cockroach
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:21 am
What is the Magic Key Snap-on?

Last post by theterminator93 « Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:50 pm
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by Scorpion8 » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:11 pm

One of the key caps on my X220i (left CTRL) popped off when I was pushing on the keyboard to remove it. What's the magic method of re-attaching the...

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Last post by theterminator93
Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:50 pm
X220i Fan Error

Last post by Tooniis « Sat May 30, 2020 9:53 pm
Replies: 6
by Tooniis » Fri May 29, 2020 12:35 am

I have an old X220i that throws a Fan Error every time I try to boot it.

The fan wouldn't move when connected to the motherboard. To make sure the...

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Last post by Tooniis
Sat May 30, 2020 9:53 pm
Converting X201 to SSD - Need FRU 42W8019, 42W7888, or compatible alternative

Last post by atagunov « Fri May 29, 2020 7:24 am
Replies: 11
by RVC » Thu May 28, 2020 9:47 am

I have seen this issue discussed here but not thoroughly. I have located small quantities of each of these FRUs on ebay, Amazon, NewEgg and aroi.net...

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Last post by atagunov
Fri May 29, 2020 7:24 am
14 inch replacement for X230

Last post by PRAGUEGUY « Thu May 28, 2020 3:58 pm
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by PRAGUEGUY » Mon May 25, 2020 1:00 pm

Hi all ... I made an attempt at modding an old T420 and replacing the display with an ips. tHE mod got screwed...I had an official service place do...

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Last post by PRAGUEGUY
Thu May 28, 2020 3:58 pm
Warning: advise against disassembling the the Series 3 docks

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu May 28, 2020 7:21 am
Replies: 20
by axur-delmeria » Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:57 pm

Short version: wants to remove alignment guide, damages dock during disassembly. :cry:

Long version:

I have a Series 3 Dock (4337) and wanted to...

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Thu May 28, 2020 7:21 am
Lenovo X300 fan problem

Last post by piledriver « Tue May 26, 2020 10:04 am
Replies: 2
by norrinraddhr » Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:18 am

Recently I upgraded to new microSATA Intel SSD and after that new problem is born. :) The Fan is to noise and today for the first time i had Fan...

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Last post by piledriver
Tue May 26, 2020 10:04 am
X201 & X230 - Wireless adapter upgrades

Last post by Jake.Werecat « Fri May 15, 2020 8:24 pm
Replies: 4
by RVC » Sun May 10, 2020 1:21 pm

Does anyone have obvious choices here? I prefer to keep cost low and am primarily concerned with internal adapters. I see the USB adapters are common...

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Last post by Jake.Werecat
Fri May 15, 2020 8:24 pm
How can the CPU clock speed be changed?

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Thu May 14, 2020 9:49 pm
Replies: 11
by lumenite » Wed May 13, 2020 2:24 pm

Hello, I am X201 user, who is suffering its high temperature issue.
Normally, it is okay. However, when CPU is fully loaded for some long period of...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Thu May 14, 2020 9:49 pm
X220 memory speed

Last post by 31336 « Thu May 14, 2020 9:21 am
Replies: 6
by yha » Wed May 13, 2020 12:07 am

Hello,

As is the case with my first post, I did search the forums before posting this, but I couldn't find the answer I'm looking for, so here we...

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Last post by 31336
Thu May 14, 2020 9:21 am
X201 screen upgrade(1900*1200)

Last post by la-luva « Sun May 10, 2020 5:49 pm
Replies: 6
by ijunsung » Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:47 pm

Hi,

I am interested in the mod of screen resolution 1900*1200. is there anyone who has tried it?

16:10 WUXGA can be supported by the X201. I...

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Last post by la-luva
Sun May 10, 2020 5:49 pm
x230 camera better than x220?

Last post by dlbeaty « Sat May 09, 2020 8:54 am
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by dlbeaty » Wed May 06, 2020 9:55 am

My X220 does most everything I need it to do, and I like the options in my current model. Lately we have been doing a lot of Zoom meetings, and the...

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Last post by dlbeaty
Sat May 09, 2020 8:54 am
New battery for x220

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu May 07, 2020 11:44 pm
Replies: 7
by Hoge Morris » Sat May 02, 2020 10:50 pm

Does anyone have a good source for a new OEM battery for an x220? The reviews that I see on Amazon and Ebay are all over the map. I want the real...

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Thu May 07, 2020 11:44 pm
X220 Motherboard (completely removed from housing) Thermal Sensing Error

Last post by scragnoth « Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:25 pm
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by scragnoth » Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:26 am

Another tale from my X220, one day it just died (wouldn't turn on anymore), so I disassembled it and looked for anything on the board, couldn't find...

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Last post by scragnoth
Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:25 pm
How do I fix an x200’s internet kill switch?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:20 am
Replies: 3
by Cosmic Sans » Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:03 pm

I switched turned the switch to “off,” which promptly turned my wifi/bluetooth off. However, when I push the switch to “on,” my wifi/bluetooth isn’t...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:20 am
X301, no backlight after cleaning up

Last post by Slayer « Wed Apr 22, 2020 2:55 am
Replies: 10
by SasQ » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:42 pm

Recently I was trying to clean my ThinkPad X301 due to overheating problems.
I took it apart according to the instructions in the Hardware...

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Last post by Slayer
Wed Apr 22, 2020 2:55 am
x200-NO POWER

Last post by ImerkuryJKT « Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:42 pm

by ImerkuryJKT » Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:42 pm

Dear All,
Please advice, my x200 cannot start, after fail boot previously I cannot turn on this X200 no more,when plug the charger no power...

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Last post by ImerkuryJKT
Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:42 pm
x220 broken screen housing

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:03 am
Replies: 13
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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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:03 am
Quick X220 LAN port repair

Last post by dr_st « Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:36 am
Replies: 1
by axur-delmeria » Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:10 pm

Having the Ethernet jack right next to USB port usually results in having a flash drive inadvertently plugged into it. Because of that, my X220 would...

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:36 am
Thinkpad x200 running Windows 10

Last post by Brian10161 « Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:54 pm
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by elecronicq » Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:51 am

Hello,

Is somebody running Windows 10 on a Thinkpad x200?

Can you write your thoughts on it?

Thank you :bow:

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Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:54 pm

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