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Edge 431 - Black Screen / BIOS Issues

Last post by watersong « Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:37 pm
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by watersong » Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:43 pm

Client provided a Thinkpad Edge 431 Type 6277 ... said she was having issues instalingl AVG antivirus when the machine stopped booting entirely.

I...

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Last post by watersong
Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:37 pm
Booting on external display

Last post by TTY « Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:38 pm
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by r2006 » Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:23 pm

I have a Thinkpad Edge 535, bought it about 6 months ago.

I swapped the hard drive with an SSD cloned to the original hard drive.

The laptop works...

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Last post by TTY
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:38 pm
The rejected material has been used on my new Thinkpad

Last post by TTY « Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:08 pm
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by mobcols » Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:43 am

Did anyone meet the same problem as me? When I bought a new Thinkpad, I found the scrap form inside. After checking that carefully, I found many...

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Last post by TTY
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:08 pm
ThinkPad Edge E15 white screen

Last post by samuel79 « Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:35 pm

by samuel79 » Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:35 pm

Hi my Edge has a white screen on boot up is there any fix i can diy it? H istill here it boot in to windows

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Last post by samuel79
Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:35 pm
How to reset Edge E420 without Disks or Windows

Last post by aPanzerIV « Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:48 am

by aPanzerIV » Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:48 am

In my pawnshop adventures we have acquired a Thinkpad Edge E420, ew.

Anyways, someone attempted to reinstall windows, with an illegal version, we...

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Last post by aPanzerIV
Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:48 am
Edge 13 - Overheating - Fan too slow

Last post by zuba « Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:29 am
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by zuba » Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:20 am

I have thinkpad edge 13, AMD processor, 3GB RAM, Win7 64bit. In last few months it takes too long to boot the sistem, everything is much slower,...

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Last post by zuba
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:29 am
Choice between e540 and w510

Last post by Theokretes « Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:11 pm
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by iLok » Thu Sep 04, 2014 5:17 am

Due to lack of information I can't make decision.

I have 3 options:

Brand new E540 (733 GBP) with
Intel Core i5-4200M Processor (3MB Cache, up to...

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Last post by Theokretes
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:11 pm
Screen problem diagnostic

Last post by BillMorrow « Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:30 am
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by fredcyr » Wed Aug 06, 2014 9:50 pm

Can someone help me diagnostic the problem and tell if it could be a DIY repair project?

Thanks!

Fred

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Last post by BillMorrow
Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:30 am
Update the NonWANCard model E135 with WAN card/mSATA slot

Last post by ticoKH « Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:33 pm

by ticoKH » Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:33 pm

Hi!

I have a NonWANCard ThinkPad E135 what I planed to update with the extra mSATA slot (in this case use with mSATA SSD but if possible I like a...

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Last post by ticoKH
Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:33 pm
Choice between ThinkPad Edge E335 and E430

Last post by Dawnbreaker « Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:22 am
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by lzav » Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:20 am

Hi,

I am looking to buy a lenovo laptop with the intention of using it mostly for word/excel applications, internet browsing and skype, and basic...

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Last post by Dawnbreaker
Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:22 am
What are your opinions on the E535 ThinkPad Edge

Last post by Cigarguy « Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:08 am
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by ganon11000 » Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:20 pm

I would like your opinions on this model.
I'm thinking on getting the A6-4400M and the HD 7670M as upgrades.

Thanks :)

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Last post by Cigarguy
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:08 am
Software installation doesn't proceed

Last post by easelu « Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:16 am
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by easelu » Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:51 am

Hey dear thinkpad users,

My first post, hope I do everything right.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E330; Windows 7 , 64 bit;

My problem:
To activate my...

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Last post by easelu
Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:16 am
Repairing Thinkvantage Tools

Last post by howelln « Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:39 am

by howelln » Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:39 am

I have a ThinkPad Edge 15 (0301-J9U) running Windows 7. Last week my antivirus tool AVAST advised me to remove 2 web tool bars that I didn't even...

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Last post by howelln
Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:39 am
Is disk connector removable?

Last post by jimkd1yv « Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:56 pm

by jimkd1yv » Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:56 pm

ThinkPad E520. hdparm reports this drive:

ATA device, with non-removable media
Model Number: WDC WD5000BPKT-00PK4T0
Serial Number:...

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Last post by jimkd1yv
Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:56 pm
Cannot connect (or pair) to Bose Soundlink 3

Last post by marcooks « Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:50 pm

by marcooks » Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:50 pm

Hi,

I have a hard time to connect to my new bose system via bluetooth.
I have tried the driver update from Bose.
I also tried the bluetooth...

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Last post by marcooks
Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:50 pm
Edge 14 & 15 CPU Upgrade Compatibility (AMD CPU models)

Last post by underclocker « Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:58 am
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by Ford F-350 Man » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:56 pm

I have a late 2010 Edge 15 model 0302-44U, it has the AMD Athlon II X2 P340 2.2 GHz processor, which is a good CPU, but I would like to upgrade it. I...

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Last post by underclocker
Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:58 am
Will T61 ultrabay fit the Edge E540

Last post by brchan « Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:11 pm
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by Dawnbreaker » Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:04 am

I'm buying a new ThinkPad - E540 and I'm wondering if I can transfer the old t61 hdd caddy to the new machine?

here's the official e540 caddy

and...

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Last post by brchan
Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:11 pm
SSD for Edge E330

Last post by cyberdime « Thu May 29, 2014 2:14 am
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by cyberdime » Wed May 28, 2014 2:09 pm

Hello guys, so I wanted to upgrade the HDD in my Edge E330, but it turns out I have no idea whether it supports SATA III standard. So how do I know...

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Last post by cyberdime
Thu May 29, 2014 2:14 am
Stuck Key 36

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon May 26, 2014 5:47 am
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by mmkader85 » Mon May 26, 2014 5:02 am

Hi,

My laptop is a 3.5yrs old one.. I've never faced an error like this before..

When i boot it, sometimes it stuck in black screen.. Says Stuck...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon May 26, 2014 5:47 am
E330 Shutdown without AC Adapter - Battery suddenly dead?

Last post by Ford F-350 Man « Sun May 25, 2014 3:05 am
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by janb » Thu May 15, 2014 2:29 am

Hi,

since wednesday morning my E330 won't turn on without plugged into the AC adapter and it immediately turns when I remove the adapter. The day...

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Last post by Ford F-350 Man
Sun May 25, 2014 3:05 am
*30 series, touchpad shaking,trackpoint buttons defective

Last post by Ford F-350 Man « Sun May 25, 2014 2:25 am
Replies: 9
by alkalz » Wed May 07, 2014 5:06 pm

Hi all,

I have a lenovo edge e530 and my touchpad (not the new one with 5 buttons, the previous with two integrated buttons) is not stable, it has a...

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Last post by Ford F-350 Man
Sun May 25, 2014 2:25 am
E430 Hung up - no start up - like dead

Last post by Emil « Tue May 13, 2014 5:45 am

by Emil » Tue May 13, 2014 5:45 am

Good day! My one-year old TP Edge E430 didn't start up anymore, i.e. the blue logo of Windows8 and the turning circle don't appear, although the...

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Last post by Emil
Tue May 13, 2014 5:45 am
New chassis for an e320

Last post by fish1534 « Wed May 07, 2014 11:56 am
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by fish1534 » Wed May 07, 2014 12:17 am

I own an e320 because I thought it was a classic rugged thinkpad but it turns out it is actually complete rubbish. The plastic case is completely...

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Last post by fish1534
Wed May 07, 2014 11:56 am
WIFI button not clickable - win 8.1

Last post by Cigarguy « Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:19 pm
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by cruelty » Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:42 pm

thinkpad edge
model: 0197-98g
wifi adapter: ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II for Windows 7

the device's wifi did not work...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:19 pm
Thinkpad Edge E531

Last post by RuidosoBill « Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:08 am
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by RuidosoBill » Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:11 am

Working on an Edge E531 for a client. Looks like the machine came with windows 8 since it has a windows 8 sticker, downgraded to windows 7. When I...

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Last post by RuidosoBill
Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:08 am
battery recall! possibly get new battery!

Last post by Saucey « Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:28 am
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by PowerTrader » Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:25 pm

Hey guys, just got this notification and wanted to get it out there:

Dear Lenovo Customer,

On March 27, 2014, Lenovo voluntarily recalled certain...

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Last post by Saucey
Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:28 am
No audio from HDMI output

Last post by BlueEdge « Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:27 pm

by BlueEdge » Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:27 pm

I'm having a problem getting audio to play through my HDMI output. My Edge E535 used to play the audio from DVDs, YouTube, whatever just fine. But...

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Last post by BlueEdge
Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:27 pm
fan controller lenovo edge e330

Last post by frg « Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:55 pm
Replies: 1
by Heinzel » Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:42 pm

Hi everybody,

I have a problem with the fan of my edge e330. I'ts always working and quite noisy. It's not possible to work in a library for...

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Last post by frg
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:55 pm
Upgrade wireless mini PCI-e card? ThinkPad Edge 13 0197-2NG

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:01 am
Replies: 3
by batfastad » Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:43 am

Hi everyone

I have a Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 0197-2NG which is mostly ok. I added an SSD a while ago which has given it a new lease of life.

But...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:01 am
Replacing Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 card with WWAN Card

Last post by Kemun « Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:37 am

by Kemun » Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:37 am

I have Thinkpad Edge E431 which has two PCI Express card slot of different form factor. The first one being PCI Express

Mini Card slot occupied by...

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Last post by Kemun
Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:37 am
Display upgrade for E330 possible?

Last post by otraupe « Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:29 am

by otraupe » Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:29 am

Hi! I would like to upgrade my E330 display like I did with my old R60 (flexview! :D ). Are there any compatible panels out there?

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Last post by otraupe
Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:29 am
Which Lenovo (e430) apps require Adobe AIR? How useful?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:36 am
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by aDavid » Thu May 02, 2013 4:47 pm

Setting up my new Lenovo e430c, it quickly said to update Adobe AIR. Instead I uninstalled it. Why? Cuz I dislike unnecessary mysteryware and never...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:36 am
What drains the battery while the e430c is turned off?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:25 am
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by aDavid » Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:08 am

My Edge 430c is maybe 8 months old and not used a whole bunch (infrequent travel, etc.). After it's been turned off for a few weeks, the battery...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:25 am
Starting Edge 15 In CD/DVD Drive

Last post by topshot « Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:28 pm
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by TssCman123 » Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:19 am

I need to start my system with the CD/DVD drive. I hit enter on the ThinkPad startup screen, then hit F12 to choose a startup device, then I choose...

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Last post by topshot
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:28 pm
e535 feedback

Last post by TTY « Sat Nov 23, 2013 6:17 pm
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by shaundinan » Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:54 am

Hello! I am quiet pleased with my order of the Thinkpad E535 with the A4300m processor. It just arrived today refurbished from the Lenovo outlet...

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Last post by TTY
Sat Nov 23, 2013 6:17 pm
To day my PC is Uppside down :O

Last post by ganon11000 « Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:42 am
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by Joppe » Sat Nov 02, 2013 3:30 am

Today when I starade my computer so was the entire desktop upside down. All the programs I open is also upside down.
My Thinkpad (E530c) have never...

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Last post by ganon11000
Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:42 am
Can I put a real Videocard in my Thinkpad?

Last post by ganon11000 « Sat Oct 19, 2013 6:29 am
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by Joppe » Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:14 pm

I got a E530 Laptop, with a crapy HD 4000, I try to play WCIII on the internet and it's so lagy :(
at the moment is it 8Gb DDr3 and a 7200rpm HDD....

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Last post by ganon11000
Sat Oct 19, 2013 6:29 am
Replacing DVD drive in Thinkpad Edge

Last post by PowerTrader « Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:11 am
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by bobbyarrow » Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:35 pm

The DVD drive in my thinkpad has ceased working. I've been trying to find out what a suitable replacement would be, or even if it's possible to...

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Last post by PowerTrader
Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:11 am
Edge E535 fan speeds erratic

Last post by ganon11000 « Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:18 pm
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by BlueEdge » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:47 pm

Hi all:

I'm new to the forum, and part of the reason I'm here is that I just got a new (well, refurbished) E535 through Lenovo outlet. It's for...

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Last post by ganon11000
Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:18 pm
E420s users, are you able to play/stream HD video files?

Last post by ganon11000 « Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:39 pm
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by SailingAway » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:04 pm

I'm looking at getting a used E420s with the 2.1 GHz i3 processor. I believe this has the integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics. Can anyone verify this...

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Last post by ganon11000
Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:39 pm
E420 overheating

Last post by ganon11000 « Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:14 am
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by PowerTrader » Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:02 pm

My E420 is overheating. I believe it may be a problem with my fan. i'm not a huge gamer, but when I play minecraft for longer than 45 minutes, my...

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Last post by ganon11000
Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:14 am
E420 thermal paste application

Last post by Cigarguy « Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:39 pm
Replies: 1
by PowerTrader » Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:51 pm

hey guys, since my e420 is overheating, thought i'd get rid of the old paste and reapply some new stuff. I already got the products (article silver...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:39 pm
bright problems

Last post by ZaZ « Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:35 pm
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by root2 » Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:26 pm

Hi everyone;
I have update my video drivers, and now every time I switch

windows, bright changes as an autometic adjustment, some times

bright is...

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Last post by ZaZ
Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:35 pm
Dropped It! (BackLight INOP)

Last post by jwc553911 « Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:57 pm
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by jwc553911 » Sun Aug 11, 2013 2:54 am

My Thinkpad Edge E520 (1143-CTO) fell off the arm of the Lazyboy and the LCD spider cracked. Bright white on half and crazy stuff on the other....

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Last post by jwc553911
Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:57 pm
Hope this is new Topic - Edge won't complete boot cycle.

Last post by Artchris0002 « Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:44 am
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by Artchris0002 » Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:22 am

Have identified that this was caused by Win 7 updates. (Aug 2013) The trouble is that I can't get to the safe boot screen. Nothing I have tried will...

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Last post by Artchris0002
Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:44 am
Unable to perform factory restore ThinkPad edge E330

Last post by heoje1 « Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:54 am

by heoje1 » Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:54 am

I just bough a new ThinkPad edge E330 with Windows 8 64bit. I want to perform factory reser but I did wrong (I choose Reset Your PC ) After that I...

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Last post by heoje1
Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:54 am
Ideapad Z580 vs Thinkpad E531

Last post by apastrak « Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:14 pm

by apastrak » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:14 pm

For the same price, the Ideapad Z580 has an i7 quad core, 8GB ram, 1TB hard drive versus the i5, 4GB and 500GB of the Thinkpad E531.
What's the...

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Last post by apastrak
Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:14 pm
Intel Wireless-N 2230 vs. ThinkPad b/g/n

Last post by apastrak « Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:23 pm

by apastrak » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:23 pm

I have the choice between these 2 adapters in a Thinkpad Edge E531.

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 & Bluetooth 4.0 (2x2 BGN & BT4)
ThinkPad b/g/n...

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Last post by apastrak
Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:23 pm
Thinkpad Edge E531 or Lenovo G580?

Last post by apastrak « Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:33 pm
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by apastrak » Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:45 pm

I'm wavering between the Edge E531 i5/4GB/7200RPM 500GB and the Lenovo G580 i5/8GB/5200RPM 1TB for my small business.

I'm leaning toward the Edge...

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Last post by apastrak
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:33 pm
E420s WiFi to 5ghz upgrade.

Last post by kokein « Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:07 am
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by kokein » Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:57 am

hello Think's ;)

I'm owner of E420s PN# 44016YG. I need to upgrade my wifi card to 5ghz. (now its i think IntelWiFi Link 1000 BGN)
On whitelist...

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Last post by kokein
Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:07 am

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