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W500/W700 Tech Specs and tabook

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Thu May 19, 2011 12:50 pm
W510 Windows upgrades fail

Last post by tpribors « Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:51 pm
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by tpribors » Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:55 pm

I'm trying to solve a problem in one of two ways. The issue is that I need to migrate a system from a W510 to a W520 to make use of the 520's memory....

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Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:51 pm
W510 maximum memory

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by tpribors » Tue Feb 24, 2026 12:51 pm

There is conflicting information on the web and even on the system...

My machine is currently at 2x4GB modules for 8GB total. It's a dual-core...

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Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:15 pm
HV150UX2-100 on a W500

Last post by unixed « Sun Feb 22, 2026 5:36 pm
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by PhoenixR » Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:24 am

I just wondered is there any way to mount HV150UX2-100 on a W500, any clues? :?:

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Sun Feb 22, 2026 5:36 pm
Cannot install Win7 on W520 with new mobo and SSD

Last post by helicopter « Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:33 pm
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by helicopter » Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:15 pm
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I just replaced the motherboard on a W520 because the old GPU had failed- see here

I cannot install Windows 7 from scratch. I tried via two...
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Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:33 pm
W500 compatibility

Last post by Commando303 « Tue Nov 25, 2025 9:14 am
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by Henrobap » Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:37 pm

Hi, my W500 keep raising hardware errors, what could be a Lenovo ThinkPad compatible in order to swap disk and keep my operating system operable....

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 9:14 am
W530 motherboard in W520 chassis?

Last post by dcfbf « Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:30 am
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by alalalalysa » Fri Nov 21, 2025 5:16 am

Fried W520 motherboard. Considering getting a W530 board and an i7-3632 to replace it (better GPU, CPU has lower TDP). Does anyone have any...

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Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:30 am
ThinkPad W500 Replacement "TAB" Keycap (I-39 Style)

Last post by Commando303 « Fri Nov 21, 2025 7:44 am
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by Commando303 » Wed Nov 19, 2025 11:27 am

Hello, I wonder whether anyone might be able to help supply (or to track down) a replacement TAB key for my ThinkPad W500 laptop. As I understand,...

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Fri Nov 21, 2025 7:44 am
ThinkPad W500 Over-Heating C.P.U. (CPU), Intel T9900/X9100

Last post by TPFanatic « Wed Nov 19, 2025 10:03 pm
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by Commando303 » Mon May 12, 2025 8:39 am

Hello, I am encountering trouble with over-heating of the Intel T9900/X9100 C.P.U. (CPU) of my W500 ThinkPad, and wonder whether anyone might have...

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 10:03 pm
Display brightness issue with Win 10 on W520

Last post by jdwis « Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:05 am
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by jdwis » Tue Nov 04, 2025 2:22 pm

Hi

I have updated to Win 10 on W520
The brightness level varies from level 1 (low) - 10 (highest)

At level 2 it is too low and increasing to 3 its...

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:05 am
W520 and WiFi connection speed issue

Last post by jdwis « Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:57 am
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by jdwis » Sat Nov 01, 2025 7:11 am

Hi fellas

I been using W520 for nearly 11 years, still going alright, originally it was on Win-7, I updated to Win-10 and was working ok until now....

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Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:57 am
W520/T520 Replacement Screw Cover Stickers for Monitor Casing?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:03 am
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by jacqylfrost » Fri Sep 12, 2025 5:55 pm

Has anybody seen for sale the little screw cover stickers that go on the trim around the LCD?

I swapped a 1080p panel into my W520 some time ago,...

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Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:03 am
Can W520 use a 4TB HDD internally? (i.e. Samsung 870 EVO)

Last post by jacqylfrost « Fri Aug 29, 2025 8:35 pm
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by Arf the Lab » Thu May 29, 2025 7:37 pm

Hello, all.

Say, could someone tell me if the W520 can use a 4TB HDD such as the Samsung 870 EVO, either as its primary HDD or via the Ultrabay...

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Last post by jacqylfrost
Fri Aug 29, 2025 8:35 pm
Recovering a W701ds

Last post by TheForgottenKing « Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:45 pm
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by spikeofax » Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:40 pm

Seasons greetings, everyone. Perhaps someone can help me through a senior moment? I've finally managed to source a 701ds. It came without hard...

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Last post by TheForgottenKing
Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:45 pm
Need the backslash key for a W520

Last post by theterminator93 « Sun Aug 17, 2025 11:19 am
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by toddreg » Sat Aug 16, 2025 11:14 am

Anyone have one from a parts machine maybe?

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Sun Aug 17, 2025 11:19 am
Latest Modded BIOS for W-520 (and T-420 and T-520)

Last post by wsalomon « Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:16 am
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by wsalomon » Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:22 am

i'm a previous user of modded BIOS for T-420 (1.51 (83UJ32US)) and T-520 (1.48 (8AUJ29US)) which had the white list removed and displayed the...

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Last post by wsalomon
Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:16 am
W520 help needed on hard drive upgrade and multi boot

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue May 13, 2025 12:28 am
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by n2ri » Sun Apr 06, 2025 12:11 am

I have a W520 type 4284-XF2 12/04/06 max options etc but no phone modem (also looking into adding that and WILAN G4, incl color bal. 32gb ram total...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue May 13, 2025 12:28 am
W520 random lock ups

Last post by jacqylfrost « Mon Apr 07, 2025 3:43 am
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by brucehe » Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:52 pm

I have a W520 that locks up after 1-15 minutes running. The mouse does not move and Ctl Alt Delete does nothing. It normally runs W10. I ran Mint...

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Mon Apr 07, 2025 3:43 am
ThinkPad W520 Quadro 2000M i7-2760QM best Vega Pro version

Last post by u666sa « Sun Apr 06, 2025 2:38 pm

by u666sa » Sun Apr 06, 2025 2:38 pm

I've asked this question to myself and did some tests. Now, I do have discrete video in BIOS enabled and OS Optimus detection disabled, just so that...

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Sun Apr 06, 2025 2:38 pm
Linux on the Thinkpad W701

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sat Apr 05, 2025 10:56 pm
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by DKG » Fri Apr 04, 2025 12:07 am

Hello, I have been trying to install Linux on my thinkpad w701, seemingly all Linux distros aren’t stable nor do work, I am simply looking for a...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sat Apr 05, 2025 10:56 pm
W520 needs keyboard

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:25 am
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by u666sa » Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:58 am

In the last week I soldered the FPC cable on my keyboard 4 times. Under microscope. This thing is begging for a new keyboard. While I still have time...

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Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:25 am
W520 will not power off, just reboots (hardware)

Last post by u666sa « Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:01 am
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by Thinkfast » Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:23 pm

Hi Experts!

I have a used W520 that's new to me. Several others in my collection from the same 2010-2011 period, but I've never had this exact...

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Last post by u666sa
Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:01 am
Is this fingerprint sensor or the cable?

Last post by TPFanatic « Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:41 pm
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by u666sa » Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:17 pm

Sensor just lives its own life. Connecting and disconnecting all the time. I did look at the cable under microscope, appears to be alright. I did...

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Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:41 pm
W520 USB3.0 driver for Windows 10/11

Last post by u666sa « Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:54 pm
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by u666sa » Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:46 pm

The one that comes with Windows Update or Windows Install from Microsoft, it's the wrong one. As a result device get disconnected when you move them...

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:54 pm
W520 dock connector replace

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Mar 27, 2025 2:58 am
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by u666sa » Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:46 pm

Could someone provide a link to farnell or something similar? I need to replace this connector. Copper inside is totally corroded, some contacts are...

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 2:58 am
Fan Control on ThinkPad W700

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:36 am
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by Kaz_VA » Wed Mar 19, 2025 4:27 pm

I wanted to get some working fan control for this thinkpad a recently bought so I can overclock my CPU as much as possible but I've been having some...

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:36 am
W520 usb 3.0 sockets replace.

Last post by Masi_K « Thu Feb 20, 2025 11:53 am
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by Masi_K » Fri Nov 08, 2024 12:18 pm

Hello. After years and years of usb socket usage. Sockets are now so loose that they make bad or unreliable connection. I allready replaced the rear...

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 11:53 am
W520 on Windows 11, stock software etc

Last post by Chanchu « Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:00 am
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by Chanchu » Wed Jul 24, 2024 8:18 pm

Hello All. I got a W520 and I have a few queries regarding the same:

1) I am trying to get this Windows 11 on W520. Being a decade old machine, the...

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Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:00 am
Is there room to glue extra heatpipes to a W500's cooler?

Last post by TPFanatic « Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:03 am
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by cultOfThinkpad » Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:38 am

I've been busy working on a DIY project to mod my T440p's 00HM903
with new heat pipes and thermal glue. While I believe I added enough,
I still have...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:03 am
Experiences upgrading the memory and getting Windows 11 and Windows 10 on a W510

Last post by TPFanatic « Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:29 am
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by IrishMASMS » Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:58 pm

Thanks to the folks who chimed in on my previous post regarding the W510 on my workbench:

A nice surprise was that this W510 has four (4) #DIMM...

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Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:29 am
Windows 10 on W510: What works and what doesn't?

Last post by IrishMASMS « Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:50 pm
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by Annorax » Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:23 pm

Hi guys,

I might soon be purchasing a used W510 and am debating whether to freshly install Windows 7 on it or Windows 10 (I have licenses for both...

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Last post by IrishMASMS
Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:50 pm
CPU upgrade for W510?

Last post by IrishMASMS « Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:58 pm
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by IrishMASMS » Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:16 pm

The next ThinkPad on my workbench is a W510. I thought it was cool with the eSATA port as well as multiple USB3 ports, ExpressCard, DisplayPort,...

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Last post by IrishMASMS
Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:58 pm
Recommended 8 GB memory modules for W520-4284

Last post by deickos « Sat Dec 28, 2024 5:13 am
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by pascal_sweden » Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:43 pm

I would like to get the model number and URL link to brand new 8 GB memory modules from Kingston or Samsung that are guaranteed to work in the Lenovo...

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Last post by deickos
Sat Dec 28, 2024 5:13 am
Modded bios, overclocking W510 with i7-720QM

Last post by IrishMASMS « Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:12 pm
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by Sunshine701c » Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:35 am

I recently received a W510 motherboard with a i7-720QM CPU. Using this thing is great, I like the freedom 4 dimm slots and 24 GB of ram gives, but...

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Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:12 pm
W510: What is the maximum RAM supported? And what type of RAM?

Last post by IrishMASMS « Wed Dec 18, 2024 10:55 pm
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by favonian » Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:38 am

Hey guys,

I am thinking to upgrade the RAM of my W510, but not sure how much RAM it can support. Here are the specs of the machine:

• Intel Core...

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Wed Dec 18, 2024 10:55 pm
802.11ax / ac Wifi Upgrade options for W520 ?

Last post by garnet « Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:38 am
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by Supernova » Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:13 am

Hi,
Are there any 802.11ax (preferably) or 802.11ac Wifi cards compatible with W520 that I can upgrade to?

Thanks.

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Last post by garnet
Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:38 am
IPS Screen possible in W520?

Last post by TPFanatic « Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:46 am
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by Carthik » Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:13 pm
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Are there any IPS screens that will fit and work with the W520?

Does not have to be a simple plug and play option but obviously that is preferred....
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Thu Dec 05, 2024 6:46 am
How to network whitelist Thinkpad w701 bios and What network card to use?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:47 am
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by DKG » Fri Nov 29, 2024 5:04 pm

Hello everyone, I’m a bit new, but I was wondering, how I could get a whitelist bios for the Thinkpad w701 to get a new better network card, and...

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Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:47 am
Looking for W520 in Canada

Last post by JonathanBe « Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:33 pm
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by JonathanBe » Fri Nov 15, 2024 1:17 pm

I'm in Canada, looking for a W520. My existing W520 had a gradual fan failure, which I misdiagnosed as dust, but since there was hardly any dust when...

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Last post by JonathanBe
Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:33 pm
Does the W520 run DDR3L Memory at 1.35V?

Last post by Shredder11 « Sat Sep 21, 2024 4:16 pm
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by Carthik » Mon Aug 24, 2015 5:05 am

I know DDR3L memory will still run at 1.5V, but I want to know if the W520 actually supports running low voltage memory at 1.35 volts.

Thanks,...

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Last post by Shredder11
Sat Sep 21, 2024 4:16 pm
New owner of w520

Last post by Masi_K « Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:19 am
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by Masi_K » Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:22 am
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I'm probably shifting over from my current T61 to W520. I've having it here for test and I ran to two issues. Is either gma hd or quaddro...
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Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:19 am
What is the fastest CPU upgrade for W520 without modding

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Jul 14, 2024 10:28 pm
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by James1138 » Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:14 pm

I have decided to get parts and build me a custom Thinkpad W520 to replace my Linux Thinkpad T500 the beginning of 2024. Would anyone know what is...

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Sun Jul 14, 2024 10:28 pm
Wondering about the expressCard slot.

Last post by TPFanatic « Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:29 pm
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by cultOfThinkpad » Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:12 am

I'm rather interested in the expressCard slot which I removed from my W500.
I took it off to harden my system, so that attackers can't somehow...

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Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:29 pm
W70*ds and Linux

Last post by Plunkyy « Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:50 pm

by Plunkyy » Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:50 pm

Hi all,

Just recently got my hands on a W700ds and I'm trying to make it my daily driver. I'm looking for advice on how to get the second screen...

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Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:50 pm
W520 locked somehow

Last post by igtoth « Tue May 28, 2024 10:09 pm
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by deickos » Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:39 am

I am trying to buy a W520 and the seller indicates that it has some kind of lock (supervisor in bios?) and cannot boot from hard drive - anyway there...

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Last post by igtoth
Tue May 28, 2024 10:09 pm
W500 display lid switch problem.

Last post by ThinkpadW500 « Sat May 25, 2024 6:23 am
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by ThinkpadW500 » Sat Aug 28, 2021 6:26 am

Hello,

I have a pretty much maxed out* W500 with a display problem.
What happens is whenever the lid/screen is open, the display blinks on and off...

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Sat May 25, 2024 6:23 am
Does the W500 have a slot for mPCIe to USB adapters?

Last post by woynpoint « Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:10 pm
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by cultOfThinkpad » Mon May 30, 2022 9:22 am

Just a quick question.

Does anyone know if the Thinkpad W500 have any mPCIe slots to fit something like this mPCIe to USB adapter?

Thanks.

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Last post by woynpoint
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:10 pm
2 questions, RAM upgrade and OS downgrade on a W520

Last post by mikemex « Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:47 am
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by NoPyro » Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:55 pm

Hopefully it's okay to ask 2 questions in one here, I was hoping for information up/downgrading parts of my w520.

First: I've been planning on...

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Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:47 am
small bug when swapping Thinkpads in advance Dock station 2503

Last post by mikemex « Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:54 am
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by n2ri » Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:57 am

My T61 running Win XP 32bit has no issues when docking and starting. but my W500 running Win 7 64bit never starts completely on 1st try when docked,...

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Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:54 am

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