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Recently, Lenovo has completed moving the old IBM Thinkpad Support site (usually at the www-307.ibm.com domain) onto the support.lenovo.com domain....

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So far, the forum's branched out into Facebook, Twitter and Smartphones - what will we be up to next?

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where to buy and how to know what you are getting

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:01 pm
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by fjs08 » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:03 pm

Any recommendations for where to buy a Thinkpax X1 Carbon?
I'd love to be able to touch and play w it a bit rather than solely buy online.
From the...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:01 pm
Lenovo updates and BIOS updates unable to install

Last post by w0qj « Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:41 am
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by Ham » Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:57 pm

I have a Lenovo X1-Carbon 4th Gen. I have not been able to install any Lenovo updates since activation in March 2017.
Updates from Microsoft work...

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Last post by w0qj
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:41 am
X1 Carbon Gen 4 - thoughts so far

Last post by micrex22 « Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:29 pm
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by micrex22 » Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:34 am

So I've been using the X1 Carbon (4th gen) for a good week now after getting it. Thought I'd share what I think of the laptop so far.

The reason...

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Last post by micrex22
Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:29 pm
X1 Carbon Gen 1 new battery care

Last post by hyperhead « Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:39 pm
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by hyperhead » Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:07 am

Hello to all X1C owners.

I guess this is a topic that has been covered in the forums again and again.

However I thought it would be worth asking...

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Last post by hyperhead
Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:39 pm
Review on X1 Carbon Gen-5 (circa 2017)

Last post by sportfreak « Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:43 pm
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by w0qj » Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:36 pm

Here is a batch of actual hands-on reviews on X1 Carbon Gen-5 (circa 2017), which uses Kaby Lake processors !

As an aside, it looks like...

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Last post by sportfreak
Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:43 pm
ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th GEN) i5 7200U vs i7 7500U which to buy?

Last post by sportfreak « Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:42 pm
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by HouseSoul » Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:37 am

Hello guys,
I'm thinking to buy the new Carbon X1 (5th gen), but i wonder with which processor to buy it? Which of those two (i5 7200U or i7 7500U)...

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Last post by sportfreak
Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:42 pm
X1 Carbon 1st Gen FHD upgrade kits

Last post by ThePadThinks « Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:21 am
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by RMSMajestic » Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:46 am

As following up from here:

The only thing different from this kit to the T420s kit is the FFC cable, X1c needs extra length and therefore is a bit...

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Last post by ThePadThinks
Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:21 am
X1C Gen 1 3460-82G LCD Bezel replacement FRU

Last post by hyperhead « Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:01 pm
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by hyperhead » Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:07 pm

Hi,

Where can I find the FRU for a first generation Thinkpad X1 Carbon LCD Bezel? I have seen a damaged bezel on an i7 at a reasonable price and...

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Last post by hyperhead
Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:01 pm
ThinkPad X1 Carbon 1st gen wont turn on

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:41 pm
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by servis_null » Tue May 30, 2017 3:51 pm

Hi to all,

I have X1C 1st gen that would not turn on. I have only green LED next to charging port and nothing else. No LED light on power switch, no...

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Last post by Thinkpad4by3
Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:41 pm
X1 Carbon Gen 2 keyboard lights flashing when turn on

Last post by Brad « Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:11 am
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by yoavnn » Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:08 pm

Hi,
I have X1 Carbon 20A7 OS Win 7.
When I press the power button the button light and the adaptive keys lights and the keyboard lights and the red...

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Last post by Brad
Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:11 am
onelink charging. SOLVED!

Last post by P3T3R « Wed May 31, 2017 9:58 am
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by P3T3R » Sun May 28, 2017 9:20 am

Hi,

i just buy onelink for my X1 4th gen. to office when i have 2 monitors, extra keayboad, etc. (so i need it, because in the another way i have to...

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Last post by P3T3R
Wed May 31, 2017 9:58 am
X1C 1st Gen Black screen after driver update

Last post by fob « Tue May 30, 2017 9:22 am
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by fob » Mon May 29, 2017 8:17 pm

Hi,

I hope someone can help me with this problem. I obtained a X1C 3444-GYU from a friend. The display needed to be replaced which I did. I wiped...

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Last post by fob
Tue May 30, 2017 9:22 am
X1 Carbon Gen3 key replacement

Last post by asper16 « Mon May 29, 2017 2:57 am
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by asper16 » Wed May 24, 2017 7:54 am

Hello!

Newbie here. I apologize in advance if an identical question exists, but I wasn't able to find it.
I have X1 Carbon Generation 3 and I...

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Last post by asper16
Mon May 29, 2017 2:57 am
Changing the keyboard only on an X1C gen 1

Last post by Tasurinchi « Sat May 27, 2017 8:18 am
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by ECourts » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:15 pm

The keyboard on my Gen 1 X1 Carbon (Model 3444-CT0) has failed (´ 9 , O , L and . no longer work :x ) so I'd like to change it for a new one. The...

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Last post by Tasurinchi
Sat May 27, 2017 8:18 am
X1 Carbon Gen 2 (X1C2) what are common problems?

Last post by w0qj « Thu May 18, 2017 2:13 am
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by dhenry » Tue May 16, 2017 6:21 pm

I'm about to pull the trigger on 40 second hand 14 X1 Carbon gen 2 (with the touchbar) i5-4300U/8GB/256SSD laptops for our fleet at about a $500...

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Last post by w0qj
Thu May 18, 2017 2:13 am
X1C3 review by former X61S user

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue May 09, 2017 12:11 pm
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by pgoelz » Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:44 am

As a long time X61S user, I thought it might be useful to others in my position if I jotted down first impressions getting to know a like-new X1C3 I...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue May 09, 2017 12:11 pm
x1 3rd gen screen swap

Last post by w0qj « Sun May 07, 2017 10:47 pm
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by inogen » Sun May 07, 2017 3:21 pm

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a 3rd gen X1, but I'm having a problem finding the spec I want...

256GB, 8GB Ram, i7-5600U and the TN WQHD, non touch....

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Last post by w0qj
Sun May 07, 2017 10:47 pm
thinkpad carbon x1 screen issues

Last post by Brad « Sat May 06, 2017 3:09 am
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by Nachumama » Fri May 05, 2017 9:39 pm

My daughter's x1 freezes randomly while she uses the laptop ,this started happening not long ago. the screen freezes with lines of all colors going...

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Last post by Brad
Sat May 06, 2017 3:09 am
X1C3 display flashes???

Last post by pgoelz « Wed May 03, 2017 6:46 pm
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by pgoelz » Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:12 pm
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Anyone had this happen? Today while running on battery, my display started flashing wildly..... on and off, as well and moving sideways. Moving the...
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Last post by pgoelz
Wed May 03, 2017 6:46 pm
Power efficiency

Last post by pgoelz « Mon May 01, 2017 7:01 am
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by pgoelz » Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:19 am

Just curious here. Cruising the net and checking Email, my old X61s (1.8GHz) runs slightly warm to the touch with the fan running on the very lowest...

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Last post by pgoelz
Mon May 01, 2017 7:01 am
Thinkpad Helix Pro Keyboard compatibility (Gen1 vs Gen2)

Last post by mcintyrerj « Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:28 pm
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by Boxxer » Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:03 pm

Hey guys,

I recently bought a 1st generation Helix with a Pro keyboard, but not in my language. I was wondering if the replacement keyboard (not the...

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Last post by mcintyrerj
Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:28 pm
x1 4th Generation with Windows 7 or 5th generation with Windows 10 - which to buy?

Last post by wpyh « Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:32 pm
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by mirc » Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:50 am

I can buy either a carbon x1 4th Generation with Windows 7 or 5th generation with Windows 10 for the same price. I generally would go with the newer...

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Last post by wpyh
Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:32 pm
In the Market for a X1C

Last post by w0qj « Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:38 am
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by t20user » Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:03 pm

I am considering a used X1 to replace my trusty X201. I have finally let go of the need for a legacy style keyboard in favor of more portability and...

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Last post by w0qj
Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:38 am
X1 Carbon (5th gen, 2017) : 8gb Ram or 16gb Ram , i5 or i7

Last post by w0qj « Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:22 am
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by asterinex » Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:12 am

Dear members,

I want to buy the X1 Caron 5th generation, 2017.

Because the RAM is not upgradable I was thinking of buying the version with 16GB...

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Last post by w0qj
Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:22 am
Windows 10 Creators breaks screen dimming and external displays

Last post by TankPad « Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:07 pm
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by charlieo » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:00 pm

Just wasted a ton of time on this.

Installed creators and immediately saw two problems. Solved one. Could do not solve other:
1. Screen Dimmer...

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Last post by TankPad
Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:07 pm
OPAL encryption?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:38 am
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by pgoelz » Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:01 am

In my search for the right X1C, I am finding some that state that the SSD is OPAL or TCG OPAL. Finding clear and concise information on what the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:38 am
X1 Carbon 20A7 battery replacemnt

Last post by w0qj « Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:43 am
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by fish72 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:37 am

Hello,

This is my 1st post, So I hope I post it in the right forum.
I've bought battery replacement for my client's X1 Carbon 20A7 on aliexpress....

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Last post by w0qj
Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:43 am
X1C3 display options?

Last post by pgoelz « Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:54 am
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by pgoelz » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:11 pm

Hi all. I'm a VERY long time X61s user looking for a new laptop. I love my two X61S machines (one 1.6GHz and the other 1.8GHz and both upgraded to...

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Last post by pgoelz
Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:54 am
Looking at buying a 1st Gen - but has no HD - COA problems?

Last post by dwilsonfl « Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:23 pm
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by dwilsonfl » Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:56 pm

I have a few ancient Thinkpads that kind of work for what I need, but they are old (T60, X60) and I need to upgrade and simplify. But my budget is...

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Last post by dwilsonfl
Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:23 pm
Thinkpad x1 Tablet

Last post by w0qj « Tue Mar 14, 2017 12:40 pm
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by Whitieiii » Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:09 pm

who has a thinkpad x1 tablet? does it work good? any complaints? I may buy one if I can get one for a good price otherwise I may go with a Thinkpad...

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Last post by w0qj
Tue Mar 14, 2017 12:40 pm
Mouse scrolling issue

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Mar 09, 2017 3:55 pm
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by cfds » Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:35 am

Since long time I have been confronted with the following issue;
The scrolling pre-setting is getting reset to a much lower value when I use the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Mar 09, 2017 3:55 pm
X1 Carbon 1st gen - battery firmware upgrade fails?

Last post by cfds « Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:52 pm
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by hvergelmir » Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:07 am

Hi all,

I recently got a pre-loved X1C (type 3460-D5G; BIOS 2.75, W10). So far, it's been great. I just tried to upgrade the battery firmware using...

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Last post by cfds
Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:52 pm
X1 Carbon (2nd Generation) PWM question

Last post by BillMorrow « Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:57 am
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by alecs » Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:31 pm

Hi All,

Have been following the thinkpad forums for a few years and have greatly appreciated the information so freely shared.

I've just purchased...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:57 am
X1C Gen 4 vs X1 Yoga

Last post by sriram00 « Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:56 pm
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by sriram00 » Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:37 pm

Hello all,

I hope this isn't a topic that's already been delved on. If it is, please feel free to redirect me there. If not, here's my query. I am...

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Last post by sriram00
Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:56 pm
X1C 4TH GEN - Can I pop off keys to rearrange them?

Last post by w0qj « Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:36 am
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by bittercactus » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:18 am

I want to switch my windows and print screen keys, maybe some others

Just wondering if it's safe to try and pop em off. Thanks.

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Last post by w0qj
Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:36 am
X1C1 SSD replacement with eBay DIY SSD success

Last post by w0qj « Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:11 am
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by aabram » Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:11 pm

Coming from this topic X1 Carbon Gen-1 UNICORN found: a real 20+6-Pin-to-mSATA adapter I thought I'd make a separate post just for visibility.

I...

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Last post by w0qj
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:11 am
X1 Carbon Gen-1 UNICORN found: a real 20+6-Pin-to-mSATA adapter

Last post by aabram « Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:15 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:10 pm

Look what I found on the web: a real mSATA adapter for the X1 Carbon Gen-1.

The SLXA3100 mSATA to 26 Pin ThinkPad X1 Adapter is an mSATA SSD to...

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Last post by aabram
Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:15 pm
LCD panels changing

Last post by P3T3R « Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:56 am
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by P3T3R » Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:20 am

Hi,

i have two X1 Carbon 4th generation with the same configuration but with different panels.

1) LG 2560x1440
2) AUO 1920x1080

Can i change them...

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Last post by P3T3R
Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:56 am
My new X1 carbon with stripe on top of LCD

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:04 pm
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by yeuchudich » Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:17 pm

Hi,
I just buy a new X1 Carbon, but there is error on LCD. This is captured in my picture.
There is blank stripe on top of LCD, no characters appears...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:04 pm
Review on X1 Carbon Gen-4

Last post by TP_guy « Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:17 am
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by Roland » Thu Jun 02, 2016 3:09 pm

Dear Thinkpadders,

I fall in love with the latest X1 (released 1st of June 2016 in Germany, 4th gen.) and I'm courios about a review of someone of...

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Last post by TP_guy
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:17 am
Trackpad left click intermittently right click

Last post by BornABruin « Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:12 pm
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by BornABruin » Fri Dec 16, 2016 6:40 pm

I have a user that has a 2nd Generation X1 Carbon with the Synaptics TrackPoint/TrackPad with virtual buttons. When the user left clicks on the...

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Last post by BornABruin
Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:12 pm
NVMe M key M.2 2280 --> SATA adapter

Last post by Brad « Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:27 pm
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by Brad » Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:29 am

Happy New Year!

I've been searching for the above. My search foo has failed. Googled and eBayed without success.

These don't appear to be...

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Last post by Brad
Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:27 pm
Need help with X1 Carbon Type 3448AVU

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:05 am
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by todayilearned » Tue Dec 20, 2016 11:04 am

Hey guys, I recently purchased a Type 3448AVU used but unfortunately I hadn't done my homework. I thought it would take a normal 2.5 SSD but I've...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:05 am
X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)-Removed Anti Glare Film

Last post by terrybeq « Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:08 am
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by centerfield » Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:13 pm

I've had the X1C (3rd Gen) about 4 weeks and was about to sell it because of the fuzzy screen and dim brightness. I otherwise love the laptop. Today...

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Last post by terrybeq
Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:08 am
fingerprint reader--disable

Last post by w0qj « Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:37 pm
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by mwagner2 » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:07 pm

I am awaiting the delivery of my Thinkpad X1-Carbon. It has a fingerprint reader which I do not want to use. I have searched a bit for this...

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Last post by w0qj
Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:37 pm
transcend 512GB M.2 SSD & X-1 Carbon (v.1)

Last post by warrior420 « Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:35 pm
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by LenovoUser1915 » Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:46 pm

I have heard that Transcend 512GB M.2 SSD can be installed in the older X-1 Carbon (v.1) to replace the internal 256gb SSD HDD in there now. Is this...

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Last post by warrior420
Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:35 pm
X1 20A7

Last post by w0qj « Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:34 pm
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by bjarnep » Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:47 am

Part of our company policy is we have to buy Lenovo for all employees. This has been good for many years. but in 2015 we bought one of the first X1...

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Last post by w0qj
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:34 pm
X1C SSD upgrade to 512 GB How To

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:36 am
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by rsa4046 » Mon Aug 08, 2016 1:19 pm

If anyone interested I just posted a how on upgrading the SSD in a first gen X1C to 512 GB mSATA as an answer to an old query:

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:36 am
Replacement 1TB SSD drive with encryption for X1C (4th gen)

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:46 pm
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by zekeblue » Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:38 pm

Considering X1C (4th gen). Desire hardware encryption drive. Lenovo only has 256GB for this model. I can get a third party 1TB drive with encryption....

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:46 pm
SSD replacement 34xx Thinkpad X1 1st Gen

Last post by DNash « Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:06 pm
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by lmcm » Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:18 am

Hi all,

Massive problem here the space available on my X1 with SSD 128Gb.
I seriously need a replacement.

Any experiences or comments?
Is lenovo...

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Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:06 pm

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