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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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1TB Sandisk X400 (X1C 3rd)

Last post by w0qj « Sun Aug 28, 2016 3:11 am
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by 1114rk » Sun May 08, 2016 6:06 pm

Has anyone had a chance to try/confirm if 1TB Sandisk X400 works? Thanks

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Sun Aug 28, 2016 3:11 am
45N0358 AC slim adapter

Last post by w0qj « Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:54 pm
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by lincolnor » Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:31 pm

Does Thinkpad slim AC adapter 65W (fru 45n0358) compatiable with Thinkpad X1 Carbon?

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Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:54 pm
Wigig audio USB disconnects

Last post by Juanzo « Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:08 pm

by Juanzo » Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:08 pm

I reset Windows 10 from a Thinkpad X1 4th gen since it was not running fine.

The reinstall went fine and most drivers were installed properly.

I...

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Last post by Juanzo
Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:08 pm
Thinkpad Helix Factory Restore and Create Recovery Image

Last post by Rico Siahaan « Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:15 pm

by Rico Siahaan » Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:15 pm

Dear All, could please anyone can help to guide me how to do factory restore for my Thinkpad Helix and to create backup recovery image to DVD or USB...

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Last post by Rico Siahaan
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:15 pm
changing middle button scrolling action

Last post by bittercactus « Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:34 am

by bittercactus » Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:34 am

I have an x1 carbon 4th gen. I prefer setting the middle button action as scrolling instead of middle click.

When I use my middle button to scroll,...

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Last post by bittercactus
Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:34 am
Restore to manufacture's settings and original OS

Last post by Djoy « Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:01 am

by Djoy » Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:01 am

I have a Lenovo X1 that has been restored from a restore point from a different Lenovo. The OS is wrong and the drivers are gone so is the onekey...

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Last post by Djoy
Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:01 am
Upgrading SSD thinkpad carbon 4th gen (and other issues)

Last post by bittercactus « Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:03 pm
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by bittercactus » Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:10 am

Recently I ordered the Samsung 950 pro SSD from Amazon. I created a disc image and tried a million different things, but unfortunately my computer...

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Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:03 pm
X1 Carbon Touchpad Left Click Stuck

Last post by teamde78 « Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:21 pm
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by teamde78 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:11 pm

Title says it all. I am having an issue where the left hand side portion of the touchpad will not initiate a click. It is quite annoying. It doesn't...

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Last post by teamde78
Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:21 pm
X1 Carbon Gen-1, how to clone SSD

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:32 pm
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by RealBlackStuff » Mon Jun 27, 2016 2:49 pm

The other day I needed to clone an mSATA SSD onto an original Intel SSD for X1C1.
I plugged an external SATA CD-drive with Acronis TrueImage in the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:32 pm
X1-Carbon Gen-1 question about Intel 240GB SSD: SSDSCMMW240A3L

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:20 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Thu May 05, 2016 12:10 pm

This is about an Intel SSD SSDSCMMW240A3L as used in X1 Carbon Gen-1,
a.k.a. SSD 240GB FDE 3.7mmH Intel SFF Cherry Crest-240 FDE.
Can someone please...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:20 am
Hinges on X1C (4th gen)

Last post by bittercactus « Wed May 18, 2016 12:40 am
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by bittercactus » Sun May 15, 2016 11:37 pm

I received my x1 carbon 4th gen a couple weeks ago in the mail. I love everything about this laptop but the screen hinges annoy the hell out of me....

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Last post by bittercactus
Wed May 18, 2016 12:40 am
Review of the X1 Carbon 2016 WQHD

Last post by bittercactus « Sun May 15, 2016 11:40 pm
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by Puppy » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:11 pm

Screen flickering / PWM detected

The display backlight flickers at 220 Hz (Likely utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 90...

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Last post by bittercactus
Sun May 15, 2016 11:40 pm
Screen Hinges on X1C Gen1

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon May 09, 2016 6:24 am
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by grunger106 » Mon May 09, 2016 5:59 am

Coming from an X220/T430 (and lots of other X/T series) there seems to be a lot of movement/play in the hinges of the 2nd hand X1C Gen1 I've just...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon May 09, 2016 6:24 am
1st gen X1 carbon won't boot to windows 7 and no recovery partition

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:40 am
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by tdphatak » Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:32 pm

I apologize in advance for the following dumb question:

I've got an X1 carbon 1st gen with OEM Windows 7 that I deleted the recovery partition from...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:40 am
X1C 1st Gen replacement SSD

Last post by Micicarus « Fri Mar 11, 2016 2:45 pm
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by RajV » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:19 am

Hi, I'm based in the UK and am looking for a replacement SSD for my Carbon X1 1st gen laptop. I have purchased a M.2 NGFF SSD to 26pin adapter for...

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Last post by Micicarus
Fri Mar 11, 2016 2:45 pm
X1C gen3, IPS FHD screen

Last post by vitriol_drinker « Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:38 pm

by vitriol_drinker » Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:38 pm

Hello,

I recently acquired a X1Carbon gen3, lovely machine but as many know, the 1080p TN panel is not great

A little bit of research was made on...

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Last post by vitriol_drinker
Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:38 pm
X1C 2nd Gen Keyboard swap for 3rd gen

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:18 pm
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by mouseym » Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:22 pm

Hi all,

Considering picking up a cheap X1C 2nd gen and am concerned about the horrid keys on the keyboard (delete/backspace etc), can this be...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:18 pm
X1C 1600x900 -> higher resolution on external monitor possible?

Last post by 600X « Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:20 am
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by Christof » Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:48 am

Hi,

when the X1C description says resolution 1600x900 I guess it refers only to the display. Will it be possible to achieve a higher resolution,...

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Last post by 600X
Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:20 am
X1C 1st generation - Volume buttons stuck?

Last post by agricola « Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:29 am

by agricola » Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:29 am

Hi all

This question is about the +/- volume buttons above the keyboard (in the bezel). The - button makes a 'click' sound when I press it, but the...

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Last post by agricola
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:29 am
Thinkpad X220 to 1X Carbon 2015?

Last post by kpevav « Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:15 pm
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by kpevav » Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:52 pm

I have the Thinkpad X220 with 8GB RAM, IPS screen, i5-2520M CPU, and a 256GB SSD (Crucial). It is in perfect condition, but I would like a bigger...

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Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:15 pm
replace carbon x1 gen2 motherboard

Last post by Brad « Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:27 am
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by jeremyrutman » Tue Nov 24, 2015 4:50 pm

I'd like to replace my carbon x1 gen2 motherboard , will only the gen2 motherboard do, or can other generations (apparently now up to gen 4 is out)...

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Last post by Brad
Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:27 am
How to turn keyboard light on at boot?

Last post by cf4470 « Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:11 am
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by cf4470 » Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:04 pm

How can I configure an X1 Carbon Touch to automatically turn on its keyboard light at boot? Also, I want it to automatically turn on when it wakes...

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Last post by cf4470
Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:11 am
Lenovo X1 Carbon Screen fuses

Last post by fredvantienen « Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:12 pm
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by arthurtua » Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:53 pm

Hello,
Unfortunately I dropped a cup of coffee on my X1 Carbon which was purchased in late 2012. Unit was running when I dropped the coffee. After...

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Last post by fredvantienen
Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:12 pm
HMD Assistance

Last post by Brad « Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:23 am
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by Fuzion2099 » Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:35 pm

Hi,
I have version 1.86 of the HMD that I'm booting off a USB stick, and I'm having a lot of trouble getting it to work.

The hardware maintenance...

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Last post by Brad
Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:23 am
Feature Request: X1 Carbon Generaation 3 (2015) support for NVMe SSD

Last post by Fuzion2099 « Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:57 pm
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by w0qj » Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:31 pm

Please see:

In the Conclusion section, the reviewer stated that the new NVMe version of Samsung SM951 (NVMe version) *DOES*NOT* boot up in the X1...

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Last post by Fuzion2099
Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:57 pm
X1c 2015 underside noise and not shut down

Last post by baimiaomark « Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:03 pm

by baimiaomark » Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:03 pm

I got an X1 carbon 3rd around 2 weeks ago and I am running Win10 Education. I have encountered several problems .

1. When I press the underside (the...

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Last post by baimiaomark
Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:03 pm
X1 1stGEN Windows 10 DNS problem

Last post by Snowii « Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:35 am

by Snowii » Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:35 am

Hello all,

after upgrading to Windows 10 which I really enjoy (opposed to W8/W8.1), I am randomly getting DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG errors in...

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Last post by Snowii
Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:35 am
Integrated camera zooming issue

Last post by patrickdotryan « Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:59 pm
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by deraj090 » Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:44 am

Hello all,

I've been using Adobe Connect for live sessions (and using the X1 Carbon integrated camera). Whenever the video pod size is reduced, or...

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Last post by patrickdotryan
Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:59 pm
Lenovo Carbon X1 - Worth replacing the motherboard?

Last post by Easy Wind « Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:37 pm
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by mirc » Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:10 pm

I have a Lenovo Carbon X1. It is two years old. It works well but for a few issue: the volume keys doesn't work on the keyboard (I need to go to the...

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Last post by Easy Wind
Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:37 pm
Replace the FHD display with a QHD(non-touch) on X1C 2015

Last post by om26er « Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:16 am
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by om26er » Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:49 pm

I recently imported a refurbished by manufacturer X1C 2015, the FHD version and the screen is awfully bad. I have been using laptops for a long time...

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Last post by om26er
Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:16 am
Found a good deal on an X1 (not carbon)

Last post by chrmbly « Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:50 am
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by chrmbly » Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:38 pm

Hi all,

Got what appears to be a smoking deal on a original X1 on craigslist for ~$250. I don't know a lot about X1's and I know most people suggest...

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Last post by chrmbly
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:50 am
Where To See A New X1 Carbon In The Chicago Area?

Last post by rambo47 « Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:22 pm
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by JalopyBob » Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:46 pm

It seems to be difficult to find one to try these days. Micro Center discontinued them. Best Buy, no display order in only.
CDW closed their...

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Last post by rambo47
Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:22 pm
Using a third-party travel charger with an X1

Last post by blueline « Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:59 am
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by blueline » Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:54 pm

I have a 45W travel charger that's both much lighter and smaller than the monster brick that Lenovo supply you with, and it's an all-in-one form...

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Last post by blueline
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:59 am
x1 carbon SATA (not SSD) drive format?

Last post by fb1996 « Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:44 pm
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by Phidelio » Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:03 pm

Hi guys!

I have been trying to find an answer without luck. I am getting an x1 carbon/i5/320gb tomorrow and I am wondering about the chances...

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Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:44 pm
X1C gen2 or gen3 display into gen1 is it possible to?

Last post by remasik « Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:14 pm
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by remasik » Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:49 am

So, maybe my question is stupid, but I want to ask... Can I insert display gen2 or gen3 into gen1 carbon?
They all have 40pin, but connector on...

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Last post by remasik
Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:14 pm
X1 2nd generation replacing clickpad

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:07 pm
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by dmdsoftware » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:11 am

Has anyone swapped in a traditional trackpad with trackpoint buttons on a 2nd generation X1 (one with the clickpad)

I was looking at this part:

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:07 pm
Blue screen possibly caused by Lenovo PM driver

Last post by cf4470 « Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:37 am
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by cf4470 » Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:06 pm

I have a first generation X1CT running Windows 8.1 which started crashing within the past few weeks. I've analyzed the crash dump with windbg , but...

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Last post by cf4470
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:37 am
Right angle adapter for the rectangular charging plug

Last post by ChugokuOtaku « Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:18 pm
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by ChugokuOtaku » Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:36 pm

Is there a version of this right angle adapter for our rectangular charging plugs?
I use a 90w slim power adapter with my X1 Carbon. With the...

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Last post by ChugokuOtaku
Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:18 pm
X1 Carbon (20BS, 3rd Gen) and Onelink Pro Dock

Last post by sveintore « Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:13 am
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by jgehrhardt » Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:19 am

I have onelink pro dock (now my third replacement), model (DU9033S1) with Lenovo X1 Carbon, third gen (20BS). PC and Dock at current firmware levels,...

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Last post by sveintore
Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:13 am
X1 Carbon 3:rd gen(2015): Exactly what PCIe modules are supported? BIOS whitelist? Any suggestion of good 1TB module?

Last post by topmahof « Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:14 pm
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by bwsb » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:00 pm

I read somewhere that the X1 Carbon 3:rd gen(2015) will take any M.2 PCI SSD from any manufacturer, presuming that it's of the PCIe 2.0 x4...

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Last post by topmahof
Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:14 pm
X1 Carbon (1st gen.) AC WiFi radio possible?

Last post by neukrisz « Sun May 24, 2015 1:10 am
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by neukrisz » Sat May 23, 2015 4:03 am

Hello Guys,

I have an X1 Carbon with Intel Advenced-N 6205 (sff) wifi - (3443-CTO)

Is it possible to upgrade it somehow to AC wifi radio?

Thanks...

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Last post by neukrisz
Sun May 24, 2015 1:10 am
Issue with a WIDI 42 IN Tv display and a displaylink dock on X1 carbon 20A7

Last post by alfy984 « Mon May 18, 2015 2:34 pm

by alfy984 » Mon May 18, 2015 2:34 pm

Hello,

I am having a strange display issue on a new X1 carbon 20A7 model running windows 8.1 I purchased for a user. We have a targus 3.0 display...

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Last post by alfy984
Mon May 18, 2015 2:34 pm
X1 is boot cycling (reboots over and over)

Last post by Brad « Mon May 18, 2015 9:49 am
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by km4hr » Fri May 15, 2015 2:22 pm

When I press the power button the function keys light up momentarily, then immediately turn off. A few seconds later they come on and go off again....

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Last post by Brad
Mon May 18, 2015 9:49 am
X1 Carbon (1st gen) CMOS battery dead?

Last post by ChugokuOtaku « Sun May 17, 2015 10:55 am

by ChugokuOtaku » Sun May 17, 2015 10:55 am

Has anyone else with the 1st gen X1 Carbon had their CMOS battery die already?
The date in my BIOS has been resetting every time I leave the machine...

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Last post by ChugokuOtaku
Sun May 17, 2015 10:55 am
Upgrading SSD Memory & Changing 2014 Keyboard to 2015 Keyboard

Last post by BillMorrow « Thu May 07, 2015 4:01 am
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by Rchubb » Sun May 03, 2015 10:58 am

I'm a newbie to these forums, so please forgive my X1 Carbon ignorance.

I've got a 2014 X1 Carbon with the 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM.

I'm not fond of...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Thu May 07, 2015 4:01 am
x1 carbon (? gen) touch F-key sensitivity tuning?

Last post by 23dex « Sat May 02, 2015 9:55 am
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by 23dex » Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:19 am

Hi - i recently got upgraded from an older X1 Carbon to a newer one that has the touch sensitive soft F-keys. Not sure what gen this X1C is - sorry I...

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Last post by 23dex
Sat May 02, 2015 9:55 am
Anyone measure the milligaus ElectroMagnetic Radiation right at keyboard and under laptop?

Last post by Qing Dao « Fri May 01, 2015 2:43 am
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by bwsb » Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:52 pm

Safety level is 1 milligauss. Someone measured laptop keyboards to emit 50mg. Would be interested to know what the Thinkpads with magnesium chassis...

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Last post by Qing Dao
Fri May 01, 2015 2:43 am
Erratic Trackpoint and mouse buttons behaviour on X1C Gen 2

Last post by 23dex « Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:25 am
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by dandreye » Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:13 pm

Hi All,

Trackpoint and mouse buttons have always been a frustration since I started using my X1C Gen 2 model 20A8 about half a year ago and soon...

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Last post by 23dex
Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:25 am
Which AC adapter for X1 Carbon w/ WQHD non-touch display?

Last post by ChugokuOtaku « Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:33 am
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by domi » Sat Feb 21, 2015 8:12 am

I'm in the market for a 3rd gen. X1 Carbon with the non-touch WQHD display. I see in tabook.pdf there are three possible AC adapters for the X1...

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Last post by ChugokuOtaku
Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:33 am
Thinkpad x1 Carbon 3rd gen Build Question

Last post by sveintore « Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:01 am
Replies: 5
by puma » Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:13 am

Anyone else notice that even though some of the screws are tightened on the bottom the panel still has some give?
I am seeing this specifically under...

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Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:01 am

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