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T510 battery light still on while powered off and overheat issue

Last post by ajkula66 « Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:02 am
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by leonwudongning » Thu Sep 01, 2016 7:11 am

I have a T510 with Win 7 Pro 64 bit. Its battery light is on even when I powered it off. I have to press the power button for 30 seconds to get the...

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Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:02 am
T410 battery orange light issue

Last post by TonyJZX « Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:16 am
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by fluorineandfriends » Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:57 am

I recently bought this laptop from my friend, since he is not using it anymore, so i plugged in the supplied battery and ac and turned on.
After...

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Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:16 am
T410 keyboard LED connector pin

Last post by sh « Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:32 pm

by sh » Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:32 pm

Hello, I am mounting a T410 motherboard into a PC case. Power on switch and power LED are located on the keyboard but I want to use power switch of...

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Last post by sh
Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:32 pm
Recovery Disc options Cross machine compatibility?

Last post by blink « Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:29 am
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by blink » Sat Aug 27, 2016 4:40 pm

Hi All, From experience which recovery discs seem to have the best cross machine compatibility. Is there a golden set to try & get?
I currently have...

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Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:29 am
T420 refuses to charge battery all of a sudden?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Sep 03, 2016 5:05 am
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by excal32 » Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:12 pm

I am using a 3rd party battery currently but have swapped in an official Lenovo brand battery which can only hold about 10 minutes of charge and the...

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Sat Sep 03, 2016 5:05 am
BIOS Vulnerable to Hacking?

Last post by jaspen-meyer « Thu Sep 01, 2016 5:59 pm
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by MikalE » Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:23 pm

Is the BIOS editions for the T510 and T520 vulnerable to hacking or back door entry or holes?

I know nothing about hacking and it's not that I want...

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Last post by jaspen-meyer
Thu Sep 01, 2016 5:59 pm
T500 and windows 7 and recovery CDs DVDs

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:09 am
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by cadillacmike68 » Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:54 pm

I'm thinking about getting a T500 (last of the 15.4 16:10 displays, some parts interchangeable with T61, native SATA in the ultrabay, less expensive...

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Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:09 am
How to Have 16GB RAM on T420s?

Last post by WarMachine « Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:07 am
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by rhomusic » Fri Feb 05, 2016 12:59 pm

Hey all!

I need to know what to do if I want to have 16GB of ram on my T420s? What modules do I need at what speeds by what brand? Do I have to use...

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Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:07 am
Reason for fan to stay on or maximum level ?

Last post by WarMachine « Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:26 pm
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by hhhd1 » Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:35 pm

Trying to debug a laptop that I do not have access to, and want to buy.

The current owner is complaining that the fan stays on .

what is the...

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Last post by WarMachine
Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:26 pm
[ThinkPad T420s] In search of recovery media

Last post by hhhd1 « Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:13 pm
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by WarMachine » Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:57 pm

Hello everyone,

I recently bought a superb T420s in which I installed 8 Gb of RAM (more to come quickly), an mSATA Kingston SSD (60 Gb) for the...

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Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:13 pm
[T400] No Blueooth found

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:56 am
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by ulix » Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:55 am

Hello,

I have a Problem with my T400, which should have bluetooth. (The Modelnumber says it and I have a led for Bluetooth Status)
I installed the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:56 am
W520 HSF in T520 with discrete graphics?

Last post by FranzJoakim « Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:34 pm
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by FranzJoakim » Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:14 am

Heya,

I recently acquired a mint condition T520 equipped with 2760QM, FHD and all the other good stuff, WWAN, etc.
Opening it up for inspection and...

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Last post by FranzJoakim
Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:34 pm
Lenovo t410 optical audio in Windows 10

Last post by rychuu « Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:42 am
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by rychuu » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:42 pm

hello

There is no audio driver for windows 10 for my Lenovo t410.

The led in socket is off, is there any posibility to have this working in Windows...

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Last post by rychuu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:42 am
egpu on t410 - is that makes sense?

Last post by rychuu « Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:42 am

by rychuu » Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:42 am

hello,

I would like to add external graphic card. Is that makes sense? I would like to have three or more LCDs and - what is most important - would...

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Last post by rychuu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:42 am
T510 died suddenly - it looks like EC flash or BIOS issue

Last post by Brane212 « Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:33 pm
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by Brane212 » Sun Aug 14, 2016 2:22 pm

Thing just died overnight. There was nothing, not even lights on control keys during power-up, but it seems that basic blocks were working, since...

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Last post by Brane212
Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:33 pm
T420s thinks it's docked when it's not / AC adapter doesn't work

Last post by Thinkso « Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:09 pm
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by Thinkso » Sun Aug 14, 2016 3:37 pm

Hello,

I own a T420s which suddenly stopped seeing the AC adapter when plugged in: no battery charging, not powering on without batteries. It just...

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Last post by Thinkso
Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:09 pm
FIXED! Driver for fingerprint reader T510 Windows 10?

Last post by MikalE « Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:23 pm
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by MikalE » Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:31 pm

Is anyone working on a driver for the fingerprint reader on these machines running Windows 10?

I was surprised to find out from the Lenovo website...

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Last post by MikalE
Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:23 pm
T510 wifi upgrade.

Last post by shoebear « Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:10 pm
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by richyboypalm » Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:02 am

Nice easy question to anyone that has done this.
Can I upgrade to ac wireless?
If so can anyone tell me the IBM/Lenovo part number as I can't find...

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Last post by shoebear
Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:10 pm
Interest in upgrade your T420/T420s/T430/T430s to FHD 1080p

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:26 am
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As described here:

Update Aug.18 2016:

Due to the experience I had for the past two batches and the fustration of dealing with USPS, I don't...
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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:26 am
T410 reboots when heatsink is pressed

Last post by jaquino « Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:18 pm
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by jaquino » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:16 pm

Hello, I bought this ThinkPad T410 and so far I'm loving it (I love the keyboard, it's so comfy) but on the last month this problem has appeard and I...

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Last post by jaquino
Tue Aug 09, 2016 7:18 pm
Bizzare T500 boot behavior

Last post by brchan « Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:24 pm
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by raueda1 » Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:35 pm

My T500 has some kind of very odd booting behavior. The boot seems to start normally with the Levono bios and Win 10 splash screens displaying...

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Last post by brchan
Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:24 pm
T420s upgrade to Windows 10 (helpful hints)

Last post by Hans Gruber « Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:49 am

by Hans Gruber » Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:49 am

After trial and error using a clean boot Windows 10 USB boot disk. I was able to activate windows 10. I have read there were problems with the...

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Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:49 am
Just Scored...

Last post by MikalE « Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:30 am
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by MikalE » Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:05 pm

An excellent condition Lenovo ThinkPad T510, 2.66GHz Core i7-M620, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Win 10 Home Prem.

I wanted to buy either a T500 or T510 with...

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Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:30 am
What is the optimum life status about battery on used t420s?

Last post by hakama « Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:26 am
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by hakama » Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:34 am

How can I check the battery life status and before I make a deal for the used t420s ?
What is the optimum characteristic for this model (3-4, 5h...

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Last post by hakama
Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:26 am
T410 Wlan and Bluetooth doesn't work

Last post by serekzolty « Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:50 pm
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by serekzolty » Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:11 am

Hi there.I've got a problem with my T410. I had to replace magnesium base, because mine was broken.
Everything was allright, my TP turned on and...

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Last post by serekzolty
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:50 pm
Problem With MS Update KB3170455 On T410

Last post by nikki605 « Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:29 am

by nikki605 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:29 am

I have 2 Windows 7 Pro SP1 PCs: a lenovo M83 desktop & the T410 laptop. When installing the July MS updates, I ran into a problem only on the T410....

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Last post by nikki605
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:29 am
Quick Keyboard Question

Last post by MikalE « Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:06 am
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by MikalE » Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:52 am

If I replace my English keyboard in my T510 or T520 with a German keyboard, Do I only have to select the language to change the keyboard to?

I use...

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Last post by MikalE
Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:06 am
Looking to buy a t520 and have a question about RAM

Last post by hhhd1 « Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:29 pm
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by fefrie » Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:33 pm

As I understand, it can take RAM of 1066mhz speed, but I've seen some ebay listings with 667mhz speed.

Are they compatible? Because if so, I have to...

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Last post by hhhd1
Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:29 pm
Utility to remap keyboard keys?

Last post by wrybread « Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:45 pm
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by wrybread » Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:21 pm

I just got a Thinkpad T530 to replace my aging T61 and am pleasantly surprised by how much I like it. Some of the newer Thinkpad keyboards and...

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Last post by wrybread
Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:45 pm
Possible to use 3 monitors simultaneously on T530?

Last post by brchan « Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:46 pm
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by wrybread » Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:33 pm

I just got a T530 with the NVidia Optimus graphics. It has two external monitor jacks (VGA and HDMI), I was wondering if there's some way to get two...

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Last post by brchan
Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:46 pm
Advantage of Bitlocker over Thinkpad's password protections?

Last post by fencepost « Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:27 pm
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by book193 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 11:20 am

Is there an advantage to using Bitlocker over just using the Thinkpad's built-in 3 levels of password protection (logon, bios, hard drive)? Thanks to...

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Last post by fencepost
Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:27 pm
(picture link) This fell out of my motherboard

Last post by TPFanatic « Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:19 am
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by TPFanatic » Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:24 pm

I'm replacing the system board on a T500 with faulty ATI and this fell out of the motherboard. Any idea where it goes?

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Last post by TPFanatic
Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:19 am
T420 CPU/RAM upgrade

Last post by Python.p « Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:30 am
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by hoax32 » Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:50 pm

Hello friends!
I spent some time researching possible CPU upgrades for the T420.
I have a high end i5 nVidia unit and I would like to upgrade the...

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Last post by Python.p
Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:30 am
Hardware flashing bricked T420s

Last post by nitrocaster « Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:34 pm
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by Lockheed » Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:50 am

I have BIOS with unlocked advanced features in it. I changed some settings and rebooted, but the computer won't boot anymore.

All it does, is issue...

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Last post by nitrocaster
Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:34 pm
Any one with T420 (or T430) with 45w quad core?

Last post by Python.p « Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:04 am
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by hhhd1 » Thu May 26, 2016 8:46 am

If anyone here with the 45w processor in a T420, I need to know how much watt can the thermal solution disipate before throttling down the...

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Last post by Python.p
Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:04 am
T420 Webcam Upgrade

Last post by vivaelt42 « Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:47 pm

by vivaelt42 » Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:47 pm

Recently I dropped an SSD into my T420, bought the extended life 9-cell, and repasted the CPU heatsink. Man, this thing flys now. However, the webcam...

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Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:47 pm
ThinkPad T420 Upgrade Options

Last post by jaspen-meyer « Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:57 am
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by vivaelt42 » Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:57 pm
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First of all, I am sorry if I get this all wrong as this is my first post.

A month ago I got a used Microsoft Certified Refurbished...
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Last post by jaspen-meyer
Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:57 am
Docking station and the Ethernet port

Last post by Lockheed « Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:24 pm
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by Lockheed » Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:01 pm

If I put a T400 inside a 2504 Mini Docking Station, will I have TWO usable Ethernet ports working independently form each-other?
I wouldn't want to...

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Last post by Lockheed
Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:24 pm
Is there any place on the internet where I can purchase a genuine AUO B156HW01 V7 (or V4)?

Last post by fb1996 « Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:14 am
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by usernames » Sat Jul 16, 2016 4:20 am

I've looked through about 50 ebay listings as well as other websites like aliexpress, laptopscreens.com, and so on. Every last one of them is either...

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Last post by fb1996
Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:14 am
Can 14 inch screen replace 14.1 inch Thinkpad t400?

Last post by brchan « Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:26 am
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by vikaskhanna » Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:04 am

Ok, this may look like a noob question but I have a doubt on the honesty of my repairman. I need your help.
Last week my screen got flickering to the...

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Last post by brchan
Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:26 am
T450s Create VM from Recovery Partition?

Last post by scottkeen « Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:30 pm

by scottkeen » Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:30 pm

I have a T450s which shipped with Windows 7 Professional.

I recently upgraded to Windows 10.

I need do some testing in Windows 7 and would like to...

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Last post by scottkeen
Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:30 pm
Where is the hall switch sensor in T420S?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:00 am
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by sguerrini97 » Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:15 am

Hello, I was looking for a place to ask for help abount my T420S and I just found this community :)
So recently my T420s LCD & keyboard stopped...

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Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:00 am
T420 randomly goes to sleep

Last post by nitrocaster « Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:16 am
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by excal32 » Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:32 pm

I shamefully did not put most of the screws back when reassembling my t420.

The right monitor hinge is now loose. IT recently raised from the metal...

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Last post by nitrocaster
Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:16 am
t420s bluetooth not recognized

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:35 pm
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by 1tntla » Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:38 am

Hello guys,

T420s isn't recognizing the bluetooth so I tried another cable. Didn't work.
Tried another bluetooth, didn't work either.

The switch to...

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:35 pm
UK kayboard for t420s - which models? ; better display? (IPS)

Last post by AIX « Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:48 am
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by hakama » Sat Jul 02, 2016 5:00 am

I'm looking for a mobile, lightweight laptop for learning programing with a good screen (matte, 1600x900) and an ergonomic keyboard.
I think that...

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Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:48 am
ANSWERED: Can I do this to a T400 question?

Last post by jronald « Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:52 pm

by jronald » Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:52 pm

I have a 2765-T6U That I would like to use with SDHC cards. Unlike my CTO unit this one appears to be equipped with a expresscard 54?
Is there a...

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Last post by jronald
Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:52 pm
Slow wifi after T520 upgrade to Windows 10

Last post by Kasm279 « Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:42 pm
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by piedpiper11 » Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:33 pm

I've got a refurbished T520 (i7, 2.50GHz, 8GB, 64bit, 1920x1080 screen) and I've recently upgraded the storage to a SSD/HDD combo. The Windows 10 Pro...

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Last post by Kasm279
Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:42 pm
Setting up bitlocker on new (reconditioned) T530

Last post by book193 « Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:43 am

by book193 » Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:43 am

I just bought a T530, 256 SSD GB HD,16 MEG RAM which works great and I checked with all the Lenovo mechanical systems tests and it came out 100%. It...

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Last post by book193
Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:43 am
T410 - reapply thermal paste - noticeable improvement

Last post by 600X « Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:17 am
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by dr_st » Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:23 pm

As some of you may remember, a couple of years ago, applying Shin-Etsu MicroSi to my X32 gave me a significant temperature reduction. Our IT folks...

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Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:17 am
Used, reconditioned T530 and T410

Last post by Tasurinchi « Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:24 am
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by book193 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:34 pm

My two old laptops (7, 5 1/2 years, Acer, Asus) died within the past week and I'm currently using a probably 14 year old 12 210 Thinkpad that I...

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Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:24 am

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