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ThinkPad T410 Black Screen Flashing Cursor after Partition R

Last post by frankwusa11 « Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:15 pm

by frankwusa11 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:15 pm

I will attempt to be short with this seeing most of us have seen and heard about the black screen and flashing cursor already.
System in question:...

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Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:15 pm
IPS display for t410

Last post by foghorn « Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:32 am
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by kravchenkocc » Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:56 am

Hello all,

I have a 410si laptop with really awful display. That's why I would love to replace it with IPS panel. Google knows nothing about...

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Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:32 am
SSD in my T410, what brand a physical size?

Last post by foghorn « Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:21 am
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by Bosendorfer » Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:32 pm

Hi!

I just received a used T410 (2537-AL8). As per the description from Lenovo Support I guess it comes with a 2,5 mechanical drive. I really want...

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Last post by foghorn
Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:21 am
T410 beeps 5 times after bios update

Last post by bblumberg « Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:02 pm
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by wonz » Sun Jan 19, 2014 8:45 am

Hello,

i updated the bios on my friends T410 for one from MDL forum with clear WL and after that his machine beeps 5 times before boot. We try to...

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Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:02 pm
T500 BIOS, Wifi, Fn questions

Last post by Markstar « Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:45 pm
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by Markstar » Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:01 pm

Hi guys,
I was wondering if you could clarify a few things for me:

1) I would like to upgrade the wifi card as the current one is only abg. The...

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Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:45 pm
How do you test the T500 webcam?

Last post by samuel79 « Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:21 pm
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by LisaKali » Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:35 am

Does anyone know how to test the webcam on the T500?

Fn-F6 and Fn-esc do nothing. I have installed the new drivers and rebooted, the webcam shows up...

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Last post by samuel79
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:21 pm
T410 and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN

Last post by jayton4 « Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:29 pm
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by Olwe » Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:58 pm

I've discovered the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN slot underneath the body of my t410, alongside of the one RAM memory slot. Will such a...

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Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:29 pm
T410 won't charge battery

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:16 pm
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by Olwe » Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:28 am

Well, it's definitely the 410, not the battery. I've now bought two new batteries, and both won't charge, eternally blinking amber battery icon, the...

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Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:16 pm
Creating recovery disks on a T400. Not asking for 2nd CD/DVD

Last post by rotterdam « Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:32 am

by rotterdam » Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:32 am

Just as a precaution before I could install Win 7 I decided to create recovery disks on my T400-2767 running Win Xp Pro. The plan was to use 1 CD...

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Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:32 am
T410 VGA or DisplayPort?

Last post by Olwe « Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:25 pm
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by Olwe » Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:31 pm

I understand that my t410 has both VGA and DisplayPort. Does that mean I can run two monitors, or is it just one OR the other. I'm a victim of the...

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Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:25 pm
How much is this T410s worth?

Last post by foghorn « Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:36 pm
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by foghorn » Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:26 pm

Hey, I'm new to this forum, so bear with me guys.
I just purchased my first ThinkPad (used) and was wondering if I got a pretty good deal.
The...

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Last post by foghorn
Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:36 pm
T400 fan blades diameter

Last post by netrunner « Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:25 am

by netrunner » Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:25 am

Hello,
I would like to ask owners of T400 to measure fan blades diameter and height. Is somebody willing to do that? Or directly, does anybody know,...

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Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:25 am
Left hinge and magnesium frame broken again

Last post by samuel79 « Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:23 pm
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by samuel79 » Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:54 pm

I have one Thinkpad t500, I loved it but this is the second time this left part (hinge and magnesium frame) is broken.. i cant get one Is there any...

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Last post by samuel79
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:23 pm
take several tries or warmup to boot

Last post by ericjs « Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:07 pm
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by ericjs » Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:39 pm

I have a t420 that never boots cold. I need to turn it on and off several times...like say 8 or 12 times maybe to get it to boot. When it fails to...

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Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:07 pm
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by Trystam » Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:11 pm

Hello,

Sorry for my first post being about this but i dont supose anyone has a 58Y4447 disk around that can give me a hand.
My 71Y7100 Disk for my...

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Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:11 pm
T420 clean install, Fingerprint doesn't work (E7210005)

Last post by rico « Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:03 am
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by s1148625 » Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:35 am

Background Info:

Performed a clean install of Windows 7 Pro to SSD (ordered system with standard HDD because I already had the solid state drive)...

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Last post by rico
Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:03 am
T410 sometimes does not detect OCZ SSD

Last post by oliversl « Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:44 pm
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by oliversl » Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:11 pm

Hi,
we have a T410 with an OCZ SSD and sometimes the hard drive is not detected, a Ctrl+Alt+Del solve the issue.

I wonder if this is a common...

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Last post by oliversl
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:44 pm
W700ds - Problems with OpenGL Rendering Using Newer Driver

Last post by Geophyte1 « Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:04 pm
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by Geophyte1 » Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:53 am

Need feedback on experiences using a more recent video driver than the one on the Lenovo website for OpenGL rendering on a W700ds. Mine has an NVIDIA...

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Last post by Geophyte1
Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:04 pm
T430s Battery not supported

Last post by bluefruit « Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:41 am
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by BobA » Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:15 am

I have a T430s that I received with a T420s battery (FRU 42T4846 and 42T4844). At boot time, I get the error:

The battery installed is not supported...

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Last post by bluefruit
Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:41 am
Docking station doesn't charge battery?

Last post by dr_st « Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:09 am
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by Olwe » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:14 am

I've got a T410 in a docking station and I just got it a new lithium battery. But then the amber light is blinking, as if it's discharging or...

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Last post by dr_st
Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:09 am
ThinkPad hangs on boot - ThinkPad screen & cursor alternate

Last post by arbithap « Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:31 pm

by arbithap » Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:31 pm

I have a ThinkPad Windows 7 , was working fine for months. Couple of days ago the browser (Chrome or IE) closed while browsing a site. Today when I...

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Last post by arbithap
Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:31 pm
Thinkpad 410i Power On button NOT working

Last post by richk « Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:51 am
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by vijays » Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:00 am

:bow: to all Thinkpad Gurus ...

I have a strange problem with my Thinkpad 410i.

The Power On button doesn't glow after shutdown so I can't start...

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Last post by richk
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:51 am
Thinkpad T410 DisplayPort to HDMI problems

Last post by kitor « Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:27 am
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by runningman414 » Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:35 pm

I recently bought this adapter.

After plugging this into my computer and then using an HDMI cable to connect to my TV, I have been unable to get...

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Last post by kitor
Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:27 am
Dual boot using Ultrabay Failed T420

Last post by Saucey « Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:18 pm
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by bass1175 » Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:10 pm

I installed W7 64 bit in the main drive onto a 80gb SSD

Then Installed XP on an Ultrabay drive using a USB external. 320gb platter.

I noticed when...

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Last post by Saucey
Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:18 pm
T410 2x4GB issue

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:10 am
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by bluejohn » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:51 pm

Hi guys

Purchased a second hand t410 there about 2 weeks ago, since then I have reformatted and installed linux mint. Anyway I had the system when I...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:10 am
T520 & USB 3.0

Last post by ansible212 « Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:22 am
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by JimL » Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:20 pm

I've read that the T520 of a certainty does not have USB 3.0.

I've read that the T520 of a certainty DOES have one or more USB 3.0's.

Are folks...

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Last post by ansible212
Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:22 am
Normal temp range for T500 CPU?

Last post by Cigarguy « Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:07 am
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by Roger-H » Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:35 pm

I'm wondering whether I'm getting to the point where I need to reapply thermal paste and/or replace the CPU fan. I have a T500, CPU is a Core 2 Duo...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:07 am
In UK - Mod Req - Upgrading T430 Screen with Carbon X1

Last post by mel2yn « Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:34 pm

by mel2yn » Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:34 pm

I am looking for somebody in the UK to do a Mod for me.

I am looking to upgrade my T430 screen to the Carbon X1 screen which appears to work.

I...

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Last post by mel2yn
Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:34 pm
Enabling VT in BIOS of my T410 to run VMware Workstation

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:56 am
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by vmark » Mon Jan 27, 2014 9:59 am

I have a T410 running Windows7 and I want to use vmware player or workstation and when I tried to fire-up a vm for player, it told me to enable VT in...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:56 am
T400 an Windows 8.1 power management

Last post by pointyhat « Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:13 am
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by pointyhat » Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:55 am

I've installed Windows 8.1 on my T400 2768. All seems ok but battery life has fallen though the floor. On a 6-cell I was getting 3.5-4 hours on...

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Last post by pointyhat
Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:13 am
T540p and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and the Lenovo Ultra Doc 402A

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:05 pm
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by azsxdcfv » Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:58 pm

First, I see that the forum is for the T4X series, and this is a T540P, but it's basically a T440p with a larger screen.

The config is the Intel...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:05 pm
T400 not starting up

Last post by szuler « Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:27 am
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by qvp » Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:32 pm

Hi. I have a T400 in which I recently changed the screen hinge. After changing the hinge and ensuring the screen cable was connected correctly, the...

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Last post by szuler
Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:27 am
T420s power jack loose?

Last post by jayton4 « Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:43 pm
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by Edward Mendelson » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:23 am

My son's ThinkPad 420s seems to have a loose power jack. When he plugs in the power, the machine starts chirping and doesn't stop, and the power...

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Last post by jayton4
Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:43 pm
Using old CRT monitor with a t400 or t410?

Last post by flipteo « Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:36 pm
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by flipteo » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:15 pm

With XP support ending shortly, I guess it's time for a new laptop.

I'm going to get either a t400, or a t410.

One thing causing me trepidation,...

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Last post by flipteo
Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:36 pm
New to Forum and T410 RAM question

Last post by Cigarguy « Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:40 pm
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by gert » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:53 pm

Hello All,

Just signed up to the forum. Long time Thinkpad user (T41p, T410, T420).

I got a T410 from Ebay with 4GB. Turns out the 4GB is 2GB on...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:40 pm
New 9 Cell Battery - Could first used date have been reset?

Last post by kanter « Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:59 pm
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by kanter » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:33 pm

Hi new to the forums T520 user!

I bought myself a 9 cell genuine for my T520 as my 6 cell not lasting that long any more. It was cheap on ebay new...

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Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:59 pm
T510 - Can't find oem FHD panel anywhere! please assist

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:39 am
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by ry_an » Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:37 pm
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Hello, I have been searching for the FHD panel offered as an upgrade on the t510/w510 model laptops.
From searching around it seems the Lenovo part...
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Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:39 am
T500 HDD replacement questions (and setting up dual-boot)

Last post by Arf the Lab « Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:22 pm
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by Arf the Lab » Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:22 pm

Hello, all.

I've some questions about working with larger HDDs on the T500. Any help appreciated.

Is it possible to replace the stock 320GB HDD...

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Last post by Arf the Lab
Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:22 pm
Relacement fan / heatsink for T500 - 45N5490

Last post by nforce4max « Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:30 pm
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by herlihyboy » Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:30 am

I'm putting together a T500 that I bought on eBay (hard drive, etc.). I sporadically get a Fan error when I boot up and, when the fan does kick in,...

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Last post by nforce4max
Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:30 pm
How to disconnect/remove T500 webcam & fingerprint reader?

Last post by Arf the Lab « Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:19 pm
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by Arf the Lab » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:37 am

Hello.

I've just acquired a T500. But before I put it into active use I wish to disconnect or remove the webcam and fingerprint reader. Can someone...

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Last post by Arf the Lab
Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:19 pm
instaling internal ssd connected to e-sata??

Last post by jayton4 « Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:24 pm
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by m-blue » Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:15 am

Hi,
I was trying to find info about installing ssd - msata into t410, but it will not work.. so I was wondering is it possible to install inside...

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Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:24 pm
T410s screen swap with T400? Will it work?

Last post by jayton4 « Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:21 pm
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by jmar896 » Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:03 pm

Does anyone know if I can swap a LCD from a T400 or T410 and put it on to a T410s? I know the s means slim so thats why im wondering, will it work....

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Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:21 pm
T400 Ultrabay latch jammed/stuck

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:12 pm
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by dvines » Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:10 am

Hi Everyone

Bought a 2nd hand T400 a few days ago only to find the Ultrabay latch is jammed solid and I cannot get the CD-RW drive out. (I presume...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:12 pm
Upgrade LCD T500

Last post by ilakast « Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:18 am
Replies: 25
by Amiram » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:01 pm

I Have a T500 and my LCD is WXGA (1280*800) and i want to know is it possible to upgrade it to WSXGA+ (1680*1050) LCD ???
Thanks .

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Last post by ilakast
Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:18 am
New Question: ThinkPad T400s, T410s LCD assembly compatible?

Last post by dr_st « Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:40 am
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by brinstar117 » Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:14 am

I have a T410s with a broken hinge. The LCD screen is still good. After dr_st's reply, I did some more searching. It looks like the T400s and T410s...

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Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:40 am
Lenovo Solution Center to replace Lenovo Toolbox in T400?

Last post by jayton4 « Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:38 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:02 am

I have friend with a T400 that I help him maintain via a remote-access connection because he isn't technically sophisticated. Recently, the Lenovo...

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Last post by jayton4
Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:38 am
16gb in t410 25184ju ? is it possible?

Last post by wolfman « Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:17 pm
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by rychuu » Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:20 pm

Hello,

I have found few ddr3 8gb sticks - is it possible to run 16gb system on a t410 thinkpad ? Type is 25184ju

I have 8gb and it is low quantity...

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Last post by wolfman
Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:17 pm
T510 Screen lit but black, can RDP in

Last post by nevakee11 « Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:24 pm
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by nevakee11 » Tue Dec 31, 2013 1:09 pm

While using my T510 the screen suddenly alternated between blank and partially drawn with random colors and patterns filling in the rest before...

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Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:24 pm
Opps, T420 FHD Display problem

Last post by jayton4 « Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:17 am
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by jjsrx » Tue Dec 31, 2013 1:43 am

T420

1. I use to get 1920 1080 option in the screen resolution
But recently the up limit has been reduced to 1600 900 for some reason.

2. Also I'm...

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Last post by jayton4
Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:17 am
T400 - screen flicker intermittently

Last post by jayton4 « Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:56 am
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by Oro » Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:17 pm

I have a T400 (Win 7Pro 32). It has started having two pixel lines near the top flash intermittently every few seconds. Random colors, straight...

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Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:56 am

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