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Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 v. Intel Centrino Advanced-N

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by GrandMasterKhan » Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:23 am

Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)

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Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250

Can someone opine on what is the difference? Advanced is...

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Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:17 pm
Question about an X220 / X220T

Last post by mazzinia « Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:36 pm
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by mazzinia » Thu Mar 16, 2017 6:44 pm

I'm watching an X220T that visually looks pristine in every detail, but it's marked as working BUT having ALL usb ports not working, and the vga port...

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Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:36 pm
Thinkpad X220 2101 error with Intel 310

Last post by luca9903 « Thu Mar 16, 2017 4:26 pm
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by luca9903 » Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:15 pm

Hi EveryBody,

I Bought an Intel mSata 310 80 GB, I put it in my X220 but it gives error 2101, also it figures in windows disk manager but as unknown...

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Thu Mar 16, 2017 4:26 pm
Improving x220/x230 speakers

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by Quantumcross » Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:34 pm

Let's be honest. The worst thing about old thinkpads is the terrible quality and volume of the speakers.

Before my x230, I had an ideapad y50, and I...

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Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:13 pm
X230 backlight/thinklight control

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by brainwash » Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:45 pm

This has been asked before but starting a new topic to resurrect the idea.

I've seen that under W10 the latest Lenovo 'App' has full backlight...

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Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:45 pm
SimpleTap 3.2?

Last post by Digitalhorizons « Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:51 am

by Digitalhorizons » Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:51 am

When looking thro software for the x220 I came across a youtube video showing simpletap, and while I know it's been discontinued by lenovo, it looks...

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Last post by Digitalhorizons
Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:51 am
Transcend Express Card Reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-1 (TS-RDF1) ?

Last post by automobus « Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:58 am
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by Digitalhorizons » Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:16 am

Has anyone seen these Transcend Express Card Reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-1 (TS-RDF1) floating around for sale,

apparently they tap the pci-e bus...

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Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:58 am
x220t Touch Screen Protectors?

Last post by Digitalhorizons « Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:35 am

by Digitalhorizons » Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:35 am

Does anyone know of a place to get good, possibly tempered glass screen protectors for the x220t multitouch screens? The only seller I see for a...

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Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:35 am
Question about an X301

Last post by Temetka « Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:38 pm
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by mazzinia » Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:19 am

Hello,

how usable is it, now, the su9400 version ? (internet / streaming up to 1080p and such)
Would perform better with win7 or win10 ?

And what...

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Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:38 pm
X220T Msata?

Last post by apojoga « Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:07 pm
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by blink » Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:39 am

Hi have an x220T that i would like to try MSATA in?
I know you can on the non tablet X220, seen a video on you tube. Can anyone please confirm that...

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Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:07 pm
Modded Bios and Processor Fast Strings.

Last post by Digitalhorizons « Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:36 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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Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:36 pm
Lenovo Thinkpad X201 restarts upon inserting HDD or SSD, no boot screen!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:59 am
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by nighthawk » Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:25 am

Hi,
My X201 was working perfect untill my screen went black. I searched the web and found out that the Led backlight fuse is broken. I tried to...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:59 am
BUYING: Willing to buy Nitrocaster X230 FHD mod board at over 2x cost

Last post by TheChuckster « Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:01 pm

by TheChuckster » Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:01 pm

If anyone from the previous batch has an unused board they would like to sell me, just shoot me a PM. I'm willing to pay over 2x.

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Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:01 pm
msata (Premier Pro SP310) on X220 as cache

Last post by Vankata « Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:36 am
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by Vankata » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:24 am

Hello,
i need help with that mSata - ADATA Premier Pro SP310 64GB.
Could you explane me how to use it like a cache?

Do i need to edit settings in...

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Last post by Vankata
Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:36 am
X201 gives "fan error" right after installing a new fan

Last post by prgtrdr « Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:31 am
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by lparsons » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:56 pm

I just replaced the CPU fan on my thinkpad X201 and once I put everything back together and tried to boot it, it immediately gave fan error and shut...

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Last post by prgtrdr
Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:31 am
x220 died! (BSOD on windows logo)

Last post by Whitieiii « Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:10 am
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by Whitieiii » Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:18 am

my x220 died... upgraded the BIOS and now windows 7 hates me and BSOD on startup.... should I have upgraded the BIOS before installing windows? how...

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Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:10 am
X200 - Fan Works Intermittently *SOLVED*

Last post by prgtrdr « Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:47 pm
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by prgtrdr » Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:28 am

I've read a lot of posts about this problem, which seems fairly common. I thought I'd try posting here with a list of all the steps I've tried in...

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Last post by prgtrdr
Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:47 pm
X220 right click below spacebar not working

Last post by evening_hunger « Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:51 am
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by blink » Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:27 pm

Just picked up a used x220 & found the right click button just below the spacebar doesnt work.
I actually use it quite a lot so this is rather...

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Last post by evening_hunger
Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:51 am
Large storage capacity on the go, or reasons why I would NEED a SSD..

Last post by Digitalhorizons « Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:45 am
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by Digitalhorizons » Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:30 am

My future budget is pretty restricted, and I know everyone says to upgrade to SSD for the speed and ruggedness, but any future budget I got right now...

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Last post by Digitalhorizons
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:45 am
Camera LED does not work? Make sure it's not taped over. :)

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by dr_st » Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:00 pm

Funny story. Everyone knows that the most important feature of any webcam is the LED light that comes on when the camera is working so that you know...

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Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:00 pm
x200T and Windows 7 update

Last post by Bob_II « Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:42 pm
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by Billaboard » Sun Jan 01, 2017 2:57 pm

I've now gathered together 3 X200T machines in a so-far vain attempt to find a combination of drivers that would enable pen and finger touch in...

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Last post by Bob_II
Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:42 pm
Certified X200/X201 2x4GB Memory Sticks

Last post by TPFanatic « Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:14 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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Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:14 pm
X230 board compatible with X220?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:31 am
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by axur-delmeria » Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:13 pm

My sister's X220 is randomly shutting down, and it doesn't seem to be a CPU temperature issue. I'm thinking of replacing the planar board, and was...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:31 am
mSATA to SD Adaptors?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:21 am
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by Digitalhorizons » Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:18 am

Anyone tried the msata to sd card adapters being shipped from china? They seem like the might be useful for small linux installations.

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:21 am
Used msata SSDs?

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:52 pm
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by Digitalhorizons » Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:20 am

What would be a reasonable price for working pulls of used msata SSDs? Are they worth it at all?

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:52 pm
Any good 3rd party X200 batteries?

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:48 am
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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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Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:48 am
Cheap Battery Replacement For Thinkpad X230

Last post by TheMagicT410 « Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:56 pm
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by TheMagicT410 » Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:56 pm

Hey All!

as you might of read on one of my forum post you might know that i have received a very good thinkpad X230 for my birthday when i first...

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Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:56 pm
"Fan Error" (X200) Motherboard or Fan? *SOLVED*

Last post by prgtrdr « Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:41 am
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by TreyRust » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:21 pm

So I've been doing some maintenance on my X200 recently. Once I had decided enough was enough (it was working) I put it back together and then I...

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Last post by prgtrdr
Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:41 am
From T410 To X230

Last post by TheMagicT410 « Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:47 pm
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by TheMagicT410 » Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:36 pm

Hey All!
its been a while since i last posted on here (Ive been slacking :p but im going to try and be more active on here)

So ive owned my T410 for...

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Last post by TheMagicT410
Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:47 pm
ThinkPad X220 gaming benchmarks and graphics benchmarks

Last post by Digitalhorizons « Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:42 am
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by PaulBrause » Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:34 pm

Hello forum,

I captured 21 videos of different games and benchmarks of my ThinkPad X220 in order to help people who are interested to find out how...

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Last post by Digitalhorizons
Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:42 am
X220 Lid Closure Sensors?

Last post by T3f4l « Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:41 am
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by T3f4l » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:08 am

Hi All

Ive recently replaced the lid on my old X220 and I think somethings gone wrong. The laptop now doesn't sleep etc when I close the lid? I...

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Last post by T3f4l
Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:41 am
X201 hard drive cover screw question

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:54 pm
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by TPFanatic » Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:37 am

Is the screw for the 44C9553 X201 hard drive cover a unique part? Can I use one of my T500 short or medium screws to hold a hard drive cover? I want...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:54 pm
X200 + AC7260

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:23 pm
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by douirc » Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:57 am

Can it be done? Can I install an Intel AC-7260 into my Thinkpad X200 to replace my 5300 AGN? Will AC on 5GHz work? What about BT? Does it matter...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:23 pm
X220 BIOS 1.43

Last post by heilong « Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:41 am
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by Puppy » Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:12 am

2016/10/25
Version 1.43-1.24
UEFI: 1.43 / ECP: 1.24

Security fix addresses LEN-8324 System Management Mode (SMM) BIOS Vulnerability .
(Note) If...

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Last post by heilong
Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:41 am
X230 i5 3320m not going going at full speeds

Last post by TheMagicT410 « Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:40 pm
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by TheMagicT410 » Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:05 pm

Hey all!

so far im really happy with my new machine but it seems like i have stumbled onto another issue with this laptop.

for some daft reason the...

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Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:40 pm
ThinkPad X230 freeze problem solved

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by BerFab » Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:46 am

I just wanted to share that I solved the occasional freeze of my X230 by replacing the Lenovo factory delivered Intel SSD with a Samsung SSD 850 PRO...

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Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:46 am
X201 motherboard in X200s

Last post by liberoy « Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:33 pm
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by fmilovanov » Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:01 am

I have X200s with a U9400 CPU, and I need a bit more CPU power. Looked at modern X240 - was not too impressed, chicklet keyboard - so thinking of...

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Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:33 pm
X220 - Both WiFi and Cable Internet stopped. It connects but no Internet.

Last post by ajkula66 « Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:25 am
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by jgrobertson7 » Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:14 pm

I have several devices on my home network and all have internet - some wired and some wireless - both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. They all work.

I now...

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Last post by ajkula66
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:25 am
Reliable SSD drives for the X220

Last post by jgrobertson7 « Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:05 pm
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by Core Share » Tue Aug 26, 2014 5:53 am
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Hello,

I recently bought a second hand X220 (4290-CE3), since I needed another dose of ThinkPad classic, lest it's likes are never to be seen...
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Last post by jgrobertson7
Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:05 pm
Anyone try these batteries from NewEgg?

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by Digitalhorizons » Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:53 am

I wonder how old they are :?:

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Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:53 am
Max HDD Capacity the x220t bios will recognize?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:17 am
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by Digitalhorizons » Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:59 am

Does anyone know whats the max capacity the X220t's bios will recognize? Or the X220T can use? In the original hdd SLOT that is, now that I think...

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Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:17 am
Best display options (including mods) in 200s and 201s?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:52 am
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by wujstefan » Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:28 am

Hello,

A X200s is on its way and also am almost-complete buying a X201s here from the forum member, however I'd like to ask you for some help...

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Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:52 am
Good places to buy a X220 with IPS.

Last post by T3f4l « Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:05 pm
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by pndspirit » Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:06 am

I'm looking for a good deal on a X220 with an IPS, preferably not a tablet. Currently I'm scouting in ebay and olx (Bulgarian ebay), but there...

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Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:05 pm
X230 Hangs upon entering OS first 3-8 boots

Last post by rkawakami « Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:15 pm
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by loveshisx230 » Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:33 am

Hello everyone!

My X230 works great once I finally get into the OS. I run both Windows 7 and Linux Mint off a thumb drive. For the first 3-8 boots...

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Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:15 pm
Wifi Antenna removal / replacement

Last post by 91011 « Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:32 pm
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by T3f4l » Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:55 pm

Hi All

I'm in the process of rebuilding a X220 and have got a bit stuck, I've bought myself a brand new lid but need to switch over the wifi antenna...

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Last post by 91011
Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:32 pm
65W vs 90W power supply: how does it know?

Last post by mvan « Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:59 pm
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by mvan » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:27 pm

Hi,

I have a small problem and a question.

I have an X220 with a 65W power supply of which I replaced the DC cable.
Oddly enough it is now...

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Last post by mvan
Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:59 pm
Recase a X220 into an X220i?

Last post by T3f4l « Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:43 am
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by T3f4l » Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:22 am

Hi All

I have a 2.8 i7 X220 that has seen better days but works perfectly, I also have an X220i which looks perfect but is dead, my question is...

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Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:43 am
x230 compatible fans (want to upgrade and make it quieter)

Last post by mj0 « Wed Jan 04, 2017 4:52 pm
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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 mj0
Wed Jan 04, 2017 4:52 pm
Adding Fingerprint Reader to X201 Tablet

Last post by JayhawkZ71 « Tue Jan 03, 2017 4:27 pm
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by Stadsport » Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:16 pm

I just picked up a X201 Tablet for a pretty good price, but I miss the fingerprint reader from my T400. Just looking on eBay, it appears to be...

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Last post by JayhawkZ71
Tue Jan 03, 2017 4:27 pm
X220i not booting - only flashing lights

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:35 pm
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by ulix » Mon May 16, 2016 1:28 pm

Hi,

I have here a X220i Thinkpad and after setting it up, it worked perfect it's dead now.
The only thing it does, when the start button is pressed,...

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Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:35 pm

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