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New IPS FHD Upgrade Kit for thinkpad T420 T430 ,And T430S T420S

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Well, The new 1920X1080 IPS FHD Upgrade Kit for thinkpad T420 T430 , And T430S T420S is on sale now. No flickering issue , and Lower Power...
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T420s/T430s FHD/WQHD upgrade kits pre-order (paused)

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T4XX/T5XX Shipping Thread

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I just ordered a t400 - estimated ship date 8/26/08

If you are concerned about Wifi performance, the 5100 is said to perform a little less than the...
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T400 and T500 Tech Specs and tabook

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Lost wireless on t420 - can’t get it back

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by Dd777 » Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:10 pm

I hit the FN + F5 keys not knowing it would disable my wireless. I thought it would be a toggle but it’s not, and i’ve tried and searched everywhere...

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Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:39 pm
not able to install windows in t410

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by Madmadytriesfixinghislap » Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:46 am

Hi, I've just installed a new ssd and ram on my ThinkPad t410. When I tried to clean install a new windows nothing happens. It just shows a ThinkPad...

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Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:28 am
Old MacDonald had a Varm

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by T410 » Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:26 pm

Vee-eye vee-eye o. With a V over here and a v over there, here a v there a v everywhere a vee-vee...

My 410 has seen better days. 2010, for example...

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Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:23 am
T510 compatible with Windows 10?

Last post by whoknows88 « Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:51 am
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by blackthinkpad » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:03 pm

Is it possible to run Win 10 on T510? If so, is it relatively straight forward for clean install or it's going to be an uphill battle (lack of...

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Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:51 am
Thinkpad T400 Audio issues

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:10 am
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by Flameboi420 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:59 am

I got a thinkpad T400 somewhat recently and the audio in both the speakers and headphones doesn't seem to work. Not even getting beeps from the BIOS....

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Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:10 am
Which models is W520's 170W AC adapter compatible with if keying removed?

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:55 pm
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by neilthinkpads » Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:25 pm

Since the T60, I've had the 90W AC adapters around my home.

Now that my stable of daily ThinkPads includes W520, I'd like to replace all the 90W...

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Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:55 pm
T400 Bios with SLIC 2.1

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:48 am
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by jronald » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:51 pm

Im looking for the SLIC 2.1 Bios for my T400 Type 2765-T6U, goes without saying it should include the white list removal.

Thanks
Ron

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Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:48 am
Strange webcam issue with T500

Last post by Kaervak « Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:14 pm
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by Kaervak » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:57 pm

I recently purchased a T500 from a forum member, excellent machine in great shape. It has one weird issue, the webcam doesn't work. I have another...

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Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:14 pm
T520 Power Management Question

Last post by Callahan « Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:10 pm
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by Callahan » Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:29 pm

Just bought a T520 / Windows 7 Pro notebook ... only had it for two days so I am still checking things out. The battery is at 98% and it says 'not...

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Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:10 pm
Weird problem with SANYO BQ8030 BMS communication /only with laptop/ after re-celling an aftermarket battery (T420)

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by dsh » Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:25 pm

Hello, I am new here since I didn't really know where to post this. I wanted to post on be2works or NIP Embedded but I'm too cheap to buy their...

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Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:25 pm
t400 lcd mod/upgrade possible?

Last post by astral « Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:22 am
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by astral » Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:36 pm

just wondering here, has anyone managed to get a 1680x1050 or 1920x1200 lcd to work in the T400? I couldn't find anything on it from a search. my...

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Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:22 am
T420 Bluetooth location

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:45 pm
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by Artemis » Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:51 pm

I recently got handed down a T420 (model 42369U3) but the bluetooth does not work. Could not find it in the Device manager. So I guess I would need...

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Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:45 pm
Looking for a boardview for Lenovo ThinkPad T400 motherboard MLB3D-07

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:39 am
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by levmulm » Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:22 pm

Looking for a boardview for Lenovo ThinkPad T400 motherboard MLB3D-07 or (MLB3D-01) . An image has disappeared on the laptop monitor. I see burnt...

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Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:39 am
T520 Start button broken

Last post by freeagent « Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:21 pm
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by freeagent » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:11 am

The start button on my t520 keyboard is not working. No tactile feel like other buttons.

Is there any other way to start the computer? I do have...

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Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:21 pm
How to fix T410 no boot device issue

Last post by thewaywardgeek « Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:05 pm
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by Mel222 » Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:02 pm

I got a BSOD - didn't see what it was, and the screen went black and I didn't get the option to restart normally . I powered off and rebooted, but I...

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Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:05 pm
T410 Original Recovery DISCS

Last post by thewaywardgeek « Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:16 am
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by YANNT410 » Thu May 21, 2020 9:20 am

Hi Guys ^^
few months ago i saved my first thinkpad a T410 that was going for scrap and got it back running but i got it without a hard drive and...

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Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:16 am
software/drivers for T420

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:45 pm
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by mencalico » Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:59 am

Does anyone know of any software/device drivers I would need to test the cellular modem on my T420?

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Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:45 pm
T520 BIOS recovery problems

Last post by freeagent « Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:34 am
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by freeagent » Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:18 am

Thought I would start a new thread. Question re using Wincrisis to create a USB boot stick.
Computer is T520 ver 4243WD1 serial R9-F936R
There are a...

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Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:34 am
USB 3.0 Adaptor or Drive caddy for T520

Last post by dr_st « Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:17 am
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by freeagent » Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:06 pm

I see 34mm Expresscard adapters on Amazon and Aliexpress that have one or two USB 3.0 ports. (Some with not so good reviews) Has anyone used these?...

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Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:17 am
How to get T520 to take advantage of 1Gb Giga hub

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by freeagent » Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:44 pm

My T520 is about 12 years old. The best computer I have ever owned and it still performs well. It is a model T520 Laptop (ThinkPad) - Type 4243. Has...

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Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:13 pm
Searching for a "good" T520

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by McQuad » Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:16 pm

After getting my head spun around several times trying to figure out the TXX and RXX Frankies, I think that I'm going to simplify things a bit and...

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Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:41 pm
Resetting Serial number after motherboard (or BIOS) change

Last post by freeagent « Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:25 pm
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by freeagent » Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:27 am

I decided to go ahead with the motherboard replacement on my T520.

I saw something in the manual about resetting the serial number. How important is...

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Last post by freeagent
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:25 pm
Creating bootable DVD and USB stick for T520 BIOS

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:35 am
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by freeagent » Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:16 pm

I have been discussing wifi card upgrade in another thread as well as off-line with RBS. Staring a new thread because this may be more general. I...

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Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:35 am
T410 (Intel HD): No DisplayPort Audio in Windows 11

Last post by CdCt « Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:33 pm
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by CdCt » Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:24 pm

Hello,

I connected my T410 to our AV-Receiver (DENON AVR-540BT) with a HP DP to HDMI Adapter
and there is no sound... The Receiver shows up in the...

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Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:33 pm
Unknown device ACPI\LEN0068

Last post by Safir « Sat Jul 22, 2023 6:10 am
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by mt420 » Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:47 am

Installed a new T420 with Windows 7 Enterprise and loaded drivers from Lenovo support site

One Unknown device remains in Device Manager

Hope...

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Sat Jul 22, 2023 6:10 am
T520's NVS 4200M quits after 15-ish minutes of load

Last post by TPFanatic « Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:41 pm
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by FuzzleSnuz » Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:15 pm

My trusty T520 has developed an issue with its 4200M and I'm stuck scratching my head as to what has gone wrong. Fruitlessly searching on the googles...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:41 pm
T520 motherboard CMOS battery socket polarity

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:17 am
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by freeagent » Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:51 pm

Does anyone have a T520 motherboard (mine is 04W3254 ) or picture that might show which pin of the motherboard socket is the positive?

Reason - When...

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Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:17 am
2023- is there FHD IPS panel upgrade for T520

Last post by JayNYC « Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:57 pm
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by JayNYC » Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:00 pm

July 2023.... is there a known good FHD 1920 x 1080 IPS panel upgrade kit for the T520?
Matte, 100% sRGB, etc.

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Fri Jul 14, 2023 6:57 pm
Where to find the black pull tab for 1.8" drives?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:29 am
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by Glaurung-quena » Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:08 pm

I bought a bigger 1.8 SSD for my T410s. the drive came bare, without the usual plastic pull tab on the end. Which means I can insert the drive, but...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:29 am
T420 raid won't stay enabled

Last post by DaxtonAnderson « Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:43 am
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by DaxtonAnderson » Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:01 pm

Can't figure it out, have tried a slew of different combinations of options. Seems enabled, I can go in and add member disks and set the volume, but...

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Last post by DaxtonAnderson
Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:43 am
T420 Trackpoint stopped working

Last post by bass1175 « Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:01 am
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by bass1175 » Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:19 am

So the Trackpoint suddenly stopped working possibly after a 2 foot fall. Switched out keyboards and same issue, restarted in another os and still not...

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Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:01 am
2nd WLAN Card in T500 Works Fine / Extra MPCIE Slot Uses

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:23 pm
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by TPFanatic » Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:35 am

I did a NWL bios flash and taped Pin 20 on an extra 3945ABG just to see if it would work, and it worked fine in the WWAN slot with the WWAN antennas,...

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Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:23 pm
T420 Upradability

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:56 am
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by bravo3 » Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:45 am
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Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:56 am
T520 with bizarre keyboard behavior

Last post by deickos « Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:15 am
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by that1nerd » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 pm

Hello again, it's been a while. I recently received my old T520 back after selling it to a friend to get him through school. When I first received it...

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Last post by deickos
Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:15 am
T500 left hinge "fatal flaw"

Last post by deickos « Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:03 am

by deickos » Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:03 am

my T500 bought in the summer of 2009 lasted for 6.5 years for the fatal flaw to come about. In early 2016 it was fairly easy to find another lid...

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Last post by deickos
Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:03 am
After Win Update Screen Flashes On Off

Last post by JoeFromSD « Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:53 am
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by JoeFromSD » Fri Jun 16, 2023 2:38 pm

So folks, after a windows update, reboot and login, my screen is flashing on off on off, and nothing's loading. Mouse, Start button, nothing works....

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Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:53 am
eDP Cable for upgraded T420 LCD

Last post by steve30 « Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:24 pm
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by steve30 » Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:01 pm

My ThinkPad T420 has been upgraded with a LVDS to eDP board and a 1920x1080 panel, but the cable which connects the converter board to the panel...

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Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:24 pm
T520

Last post by jronald « Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:26 am
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by jronald » Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:02 am

Been reading the forum and trying for 2 hours to get the factory Bluetooth running on my wife's T520.It IS enabled in the BIOS. FN=F5 makes no...

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Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:26 am
Replacement battery for Thinkpad 510cs

Last post by goldenrichard « Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:53 pm

by goldenrichard » Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:53 pm

Hi all,

Does anyone have a source for a new battery for a Thinkpad 510cs? I opened the (very dead) battery packs and the cells are simply labeled...

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Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:53 pm
T520 lid latch broken in closed position; can't open

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu May 25, 2023 2:30 am
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by simplify » Wed May 24, 2023 2:30 pm

The left-side latch of the lid/screen is stuck in the locked position so the lid won't open. What can I do? The right-side latch is stuck in the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu May 25, 2023 2:30 am
T9600/P9600 for T400 or i5/i7 T420

Last post by Artemis « Sun May 21, 2023 4:48 am
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by Artemis » Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:42 am

Hi there,

I currently have a T400 that I use as a backup. It has a T8600 CPU and for the next few years till W10 is valid, I would like to keep up...

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Last post by Artemis
Sun May 21, 2023 4:48 am
T420 Bios Flashing without a clip

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat May 20, 2023 12:19 am
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by greencap » Thu May 18, 2023 4:36 pm

Hello All!

I am writing this because I flashed Coreboot to my T420 a number of months ago. In this process I used a CH314a programmer, some wires,...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat May 20, 2023 12:19 am
T510: Possible to upgrade to USB 3.0?

Last post by dr_st « Fri May 19, 2023 1:42 am
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by blackthinkpad » Fri May 19, 2023 1:27 am

I'm regularly moving large files in GBs and USB 2.0 is slow. Is it possible to upgrade my T510 (Win 7) to USB 3.0? It has a eSATA port. Is there such...

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Last post by dr_st
Fri May 19, 2023 1:42 am
T510: replacing original Lenovo DVD with new super slim drive? (massive gap)

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Thu May 11, 2023 2:18 pm
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by blackthinkpad » Tue May 09, 2023 10:16 am

The new drive is super slim and now there's a massive gap in the drive bay due to the difference in thickness. The drive is held in place by SATA...

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Thu May 11, 2023 2:18 pm
Thinkpad T510

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:36 am
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by rseke » Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:44 am

No power light and cant turn on my Lenovo. I dont know what can be a problem,motherboard issue or power button. Which pins is on keyboard connection...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:36 am
The tale of two T420s and Intel AC 7260\Bluetooth and Pin 51 tape

Last post by uni_0n « Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:02 am
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by ji2o0k » Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:26 pm

Hoping someone can help explain this to me...

I have two Lenovo T420s (details below). Both are set up very similarily. Both have whitelisted BIOS...

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:02 am

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