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t520 does not see 1394 port

Last post by richk « Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:38 pm
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by dwdusharme » Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:15 pm

Up until a few days ago the 1394 (Firewire) port on my t520 was working. Now, it does not recognize firewire devices and does not even show up in the...

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Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:38 pm
T400 Windows 7 Pro x64 - won't resume after hibernate, sleep

Last post by JAJO « Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:49 am
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by JAJO » Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:02 pm

Any ideas?

When I want to resume my system after hibernate it's stack at blinking '_' sign in top left corner of the screen.
I was trying...

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Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:49 am
Need quick confirmation- T400 LCD to T61?

Last post by underclocker « Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:21 am
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by LegendaryKA8 » Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:07 am

To make a long story short, my better half needs a notebook for her coursework and I came across a 14.1 T61 for the right price. It has the WXGA...

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Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:21 am
Thinkpad T410 - Fitting integrated Camera

Last post by nikki605 « Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:15 pm
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by ritchie888 » Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:09 am

So, the Thinkpad T410 I bought didn't come with an integrated camera, there was a little plastic panel covering where it normally is. I recently...

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Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:15 pm
T500 software? problems.need advise please

Last post by lead_org « Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:03 am
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by wpod » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:28 am

Greetings- Problems started over a month ago, just been too busy to search to find a solution with any sucesss.I'm getting the infamous ThinkVantage...

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Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:03 am
Lenovo Thinkpad T420 Screen opinion ?

Last post by ZaZ « Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:24 am
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by 18pcs » Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:58 am

I had shortlisted on either the 420 or the 420s . I have used a T60 in the past and was very happy with it. Then I tried a HP which is awful. But...

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Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:24 am
T520 4242Y11: HDD in Ultrabay cannot be removed

Last post by wnuk « Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:07 am
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by terry_mccann » Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:49 am

Hi all,

I am using my T520 with two HDD, one for work in its standard slot and one for private in the Ultra Bay.

Now, everything works fine except...

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Last post by wnuk
Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:07 am
starting ibm predesktop ?

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by tukidid » Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:10 am

How do you start it?
For example

if after pressing acess ibm button you do not get an option to start(with f11?)
the recovery from predesktop in...

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Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:10 am
Best mSATA SSD?

Last post by wnuk « Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:28 am
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by wwcanoer » Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:38 am

I am buying a new T520 and will install an mSTATA SSD for the OS drive.

1) Best best way to set this up?
I assume the OS and all its temp files on...

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Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:28 am
420 vs 520 - lcd panel size

Last post by pianowizard « Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:40 pm
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by TrailRunner » Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:27 pm

Anyone know the dimensions of the 1366 x 768 LCD panel for the 420 and the 520?

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Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:40 pm
T400 Screen Blacks out

Last post by kduniverse « Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:12 pm
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by kduniverse » Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:43 am

Hello,

I don't think it's an issue with the screen, but something hardware related...I think this because my last T43 had similar issues and turned...

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Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:12 pm
T500 SystemBoard model number location?

Last post by thelostartof « Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:37 pm
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by thelostartof » Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:07 am

I am trying to find the model number for the systemboard for a T500. I have checked under the ram and it is missing the top label/sticker.

Is there...

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Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:37 pm
Thinkpad T420 smart card reader - hardware installation

Last post by alitahriki « Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:50 am
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by sreckoo » Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:29 am

Hi

I bought a T420 (type 4178) which comes without integrated smart card reader device. However additionally I bought smart card reader (FRU...

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Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:50 am
T420s and OCZ Nocti mSATA SSD : working

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by ljwobker » Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:15 pm

As I know folks have asked, wanted to report that I have a T420s working with a 120GB OCZ Nocti mSATA SSD working... the Nocti fits right into the...

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Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:15 pm
T410; safe to hotswap unknown hdd's?

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by _jonte » Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:32 am

Hi,
Got a Thinkpad T410 equipped with an Ultrabay hdd-adapter for a second hdd. I would like to hotswap a relatively unknown hdd from a friends...

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Last post by _jonte
Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:32 am
Volume level bar is showing in screen frequently

Last post by ericgyeh « Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:09 pm
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by sanku500 » Thu May 26, 2011 9:54 pm

Whenever i press enter, click my mouse button on any button on websites onpened with internet explorer the volume level bar is showing in the screen....

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Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:09 pm
Are the Intel SSD(160GB) on T420s - G2 or G3(320 series) ?

Last post by ssatpathy « Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:53 pm
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by ssatpathy » Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:09 pm

I have a couple of questions about the Intel SSD (160GB) that is currently being offered as an option on the T420s (Lenovo product #4170) machine:...

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Last post by ssatpathy
Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:53 pm
T410 - No video from dock until Windows Boots

Last post by richk « Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:25 pm
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by RLatND » Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:48 am

One of my T410 PC's (2539-CTO) has a problem when it's in the Series 3 4338 dock, no video will be displayed on an external video ports until Windows...

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Last post by richk
Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:25 pm
T500 battery odd

Last post by richk « Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:44 pm
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by makaveli559m » Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:51 pm

Any one ever had a issue with there laptop suddenly shutting down even when the battery still has a charge? The T500 battery was at 35% and it shut...

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Last post by richk
Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:44 pm
Replacing a fan on a T500 / Thermal Grease

Last post by makaveli559m « Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:49 pm
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by ts1971 » Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:48 pm

Hi,

I have a two-year old T500 with what I believe is a failing fan. I just ordered a replacement today with the intention of replacing it myself. I...

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Last post by makaveli559m
Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:49 pm
Ericsson F3507g not recognised by T410?

Last post by joaomiguelxs « Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:12 pm
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by Greeningr » Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:50 am

Afternoon, 1st timer so be gentle.

I've got a T410 and have been given a Ericsson F3507g card which I has duly been fitted. However, I cannot get XP...

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Last post by joaomiguelxs
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:12 pm
Swapping display T61>T500

Last post by richk « Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:30 pm
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by TuuS » Fri Oct 28, 2011 1:06 pm

Has anyone tried to install a display from a T61 model onto a T500?

I'm interested in installing a T61 display on a T500. They are both 15.4...

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Last post by richk
Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:30 pm
T520 freezes during boot

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:21 pm
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by hdblair » Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:48 pm

Hi All:
My T520 (all current updates of w7) periodically freezes up during the boot process (this occurs if restarting from hibernate of when...

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:21 pm
Thinkpad build quality

Last post by lead_org « Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:01 am
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by maindoor » Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:23 am

I live in Sydney and don't know where to demo the thinkpad.

I had a R52 which was good...but its been a long time.
It had a rubber kind of feel...

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Last post by lead_org
Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:01 am
T520 - 4242Y11 - No boot from ultrabay-hdd?

Last post by terry_mccann « Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:46 am
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by terry_mccann » Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:36 am

Hi guys,

I am using my T60 since ages ago in a way that I have two seperately encrypted HDDs fitted in the standard slot and the other with an...

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Last post by terry_mccann
Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:46 am
Need buying advice on T series 520 vs 420 vs W series vs MBP

Last post by makaveli559m « Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:04 pm
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by Pirx » Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:49 pm

Hi all,
will need to purchase a laptop for work within the next 2 - 3 weeks. My primary activities would include heavy database (MS SQL, mySQL) and...

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Last post by makaveli559m
Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:04 pm
QUES: how bad is the T500 1280 X 800 LCD?

Last post by hdblair « Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:52 pm
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by jtreble » Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:39 pm

How bad is the T500 1280 X 800 LCD? I've been spoiled the last few years using T60 SXGA IPS displays and I'm curious how the two compare. I realize...

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Last post by hdblair
Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:52 pm
T520, i7-2760QM, and docking stations

Last post by kickroot « Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:02 pm
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by kickroot » Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:27 am

Hey guys, I'm a Thinkpad newbie here who's seriously looking at a nice T520 with the quad core i7-2760QM. I want to add a docking station but all of...

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Last post by kickroot
Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:02 pm
T500 -Removing the keyboard and palm rest.Will the laptop...

Last post by TuuS « Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:53 pm
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by shiki » Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:12 pm

There is only one problem with my T500. It overheats if I play games.
Cheap, really bad coded games are known to overheat hardware with having no...

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Last post by TuuS
Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:53 pm
SSD options for T420s 7mmDrive slot

Last post by sjthinkpader « Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:23 pm
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by jgrjr » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:54 am
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I have a T420s on the way with a standard HD. I am thinking about replacing the 7mm HD with a large capacity SSD. I was considering the dual drive...
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Last post by sjthinkpader
Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:23 pm
T400 - problems with fingerprint and gsm modem.

Last post by yfchen1988 « Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:21 am
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by fid » Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:41 pm

At first I wanted to say hello to all forum members:) I just became an owner of t400 but I have some problems.I have instaled Windows 7 Enterprise...

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Last post by yfchen1988
Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:21 am
Thinkpad T410 and RAM voltage

Last post by wolfman « Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:12 am

by wolfman » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:12 am

Hello all,

I'm keeping an eye on the (not quite rapidly enough...) dropping price of 8gb 204 pin SO-DIMM RAM sticks. Presently, via Newegg they are...

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Last post by wolfman
Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:12 am
T400 DVD question?

Last post by mariol90 « Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:31 pm
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by tonn » Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:01 pm

Hy!
Windows show that Multi-Recorder DVD is safely remove hardware. Is that mean that I can remove DVD drive when computer is working and put it back...

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Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:31 pm
T410 can't update drivers etc

Last post by jacksonP « Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:44 am
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by jacksonP » Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:42 am

When I launch Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools and click 'Updates and drivers', the 'System Update 4' splash appears, and then... nothing happens. The...

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Last post by jacksonP
Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:44 am
T400 MiniDock and T420

Last post by lpenner « Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:36 pm
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by lpenner » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:51 pm

Hello-

I have a T400 and two mini-docks. I'm considering buying a T420. Lenovo tells me that the T400 minidock won't work with the T420.

Can...

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Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:36 pm
T410i - Power On button not responding - Fingerprint LED on

Last post by Romain « Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:57 pm
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by Romain » Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:56 pm

Hello All,

In my office we are using thinkpad T410I, one of my co-workers have an issue with is laptop.

We cannot power it on any more, when we...

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Last post by Romain
Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:57 pm
help buying t420 vs t420s

Last post by AIX « Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:24 pm
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by michele2701 » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:10 am

hallo everybody thank you in advance for your help and sorry for my terrible english.
I would ask you which of these configuration you think is the...

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Last post by AIX
Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:24 pm
T420s wrist rest squeaks?

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:48 am
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by jgrjr » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:03 pm

I have a new T420s. One in a long line of Thinkpads. Very happy except for a few things.

The right hand wrist rest near the latch squeaks each time...

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:48 am
T420s Power issue

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:48 am
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by jgrjr » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:55 pm

I have a T420s and whenever it is unpluged and turned off it seems to lose charge. If I have a full charge and turn off the machine with no power...

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:48 am
t420s grphics issue

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:56 am
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by puma » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:18 pm

I have a t420s with intel graphics. when i unplug and run on battery my colors look like sh*t. all washed out, and everything looks really bad for a...

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:56 am
T510 lock up issue

Last post by Colonel O'Neill « Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:55 am
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by makaveli559m » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:20 pm

Hi has anyone had there T510 lock up when picked up? It happens once in a while I dont think its a Windows 7 issue, could it be hard ware related?

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Last post by Colonel O'Neill
Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:55 am
T420 and ram; help!!

Last post by ThinkRob « Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:13 pm
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by SchlageR » Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:11 am

My question is would my system perform better with, and are they even compatible with the T420:

16GB@1333MHz(8GBx2)
Or
8GB@1866MHz(4GBx2)

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Last post by ThinkRob
Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:13 pm
T420 build quality / warranty issues

Last post by ThinkRob « Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:06 pm
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by as3005 » Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:12 am

Hi everybody,

I bought a T420 about 3 months ago. After a few weeks I noticed a small gap between the two plastic parts of the screen frame on the...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:06 pm
Intel 310 80gb - will it work in T420s?

Last post by markgca « Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:18 am
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by markgca » Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:09 pm

i have a T420s with a ssd, but need more room, so was thinking about adding the intel msata 310 ssd/80gb.

will this work in the t420s? i know some...

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Last post by markgca
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:18 am
Thinkpad T500 - Water spillage

Last post by lead_org « Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:40 am
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by ashishhsihsa » Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:03 am

Hi,

Spilled water on my T500 from 2009.
The laptop would not even start-up i.e. no light under the screen.
The laptop is not under any warranty...

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Last post by lead_org
Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:40 am
T420s Intel centrino advanced-n 6205 part number?

Last post by sgmidf « Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:33 pm
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by sgmidf » Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:10 pm

Could anyone tell me the FRU/part number for the Intel centrino advanced-n 6205 2x2 card for the T420s model 4170?
Thanks,

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Last post by sgmidf
Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:33 pm
Use of 65W or 90W power adapter with T520 QM that needs 135W

Last post by wwcanoer « Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:31 pm
Replies: 5
by wwcanoer » Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:12 pm

I will buy a T520 and am considering the four-core 2720QM model but this brings the disadvantage of requiring the larger & heavier 135W power...

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Last post by wwcanoer
Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:31 pm
New toy!

Last post by ThinkRob « Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:47 am
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by at both ends » Tue Sep 27, 2011 4:32 pm

My brand new T420i arrived today. There was (and still is) what looks like a price error on Intel SSD upgrades on the Canadian lenovo.com friends...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:47 am
Laptop Security and Full Disk Encryption

Last post by ThinkRob « Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:17 pm
Replies: 15
by jasonjason » Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:17 am

Hi guys, I've been wondering about this for a while, hope someone can point me in the right links or direction, as I didn't get too much searching on...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:17 pm
Problem with Rescue and Recovery

Last post by nikki605 « Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:48 pm
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by BadAndy » Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:10 am

I installed RR 4.31 on a new T420 with Win 7 Pro 64bit. Every time we try taking a backup, it quits after a few seconds with a pop up window stating...

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Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:48 pm

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