ThinkPad T430/T530 and later Series

New Topic

845 topics

Page 2 of 17
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
17
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

PM notifications have changed

Last post by 600X « Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:03 am
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 10
by rkawakami » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:55 am » in Forum Announcements

Due to the recent upgrade of the forum software (phpBB), the option to display a pop-up window when a member has a Private Message (PM) waiting to be...

10 Replies

562057 Views

Last post by 600X
Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:03 am
Please report Forum-bugs/errors here (PHPBB 3.1.6 installed 10/31/15)

Last post by dr_st « Sat May 06, 2017 12:37 pm
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 42
by rkawakami » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:38 pm » in Forum Announcements
1

2
The forum software has been upgraded to phpBB version 3.1.3. Currently it should be at a stable point for layout changes; you may notice that the...
42 Replies

371755 Views

Last post by dr_st
Sat May 06, 2017 12:37 pm
Accessing documents from Lenovo's new Support site

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:13 am
Posted in Forum Announcements

by rkawakami » Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:13 am » in Forum Announcements

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....

0 Replies

444114 Views

Last post by rkawakami
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:13 am
Forum Announcements board

Last post by JaneL « Sun May 09, 2010 12:20 pm
Posted in Forum Announcements

by JaneL » Sun May 09, 2010 12:20 pm » in Forum Announcements

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

Keep an eye on the Forum Announcements board...

0 Replies

364140 Views

Last post by JaneL
Sun May 09, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum donations for upgrades

Last post by MikalE « Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:16 pm
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 24
by JaneL » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:01 am » in Forum Announcements

If you've noticed the new maintenance outage announcements, you know that Bill is actively working on upgrading the forum software and fixing the...

24 Replies

657232 Views

Last post by MikalE
Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:16 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Is W510 to T430 an upgrade?

Last post by bit_twiddler « Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:29 pm
Replies: 14
by serpico » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:20 pm

I've got a W510 spec'ed as follows: i7-720QM(1.6GHz) quad-core, 8GB RAM, 240GB SSD, 15.6 1600x900, 1GB nVIDIA Quadro FX 880M

I no longer need the...

14 Replies

849 Views

Last post by bit_twiddler
Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:29 pm
Bizarre T430s Mouse Pronlems

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:36 pm
Replies: 1
by Chronoculars » Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:44 pm

Hello!

I have been quite happy with the performance of my laptop for months now, until a problem arose: I had some very bizarre mouse problems.

So,...

1 Replies

201 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:36 pm
T470 Screen - touch vs non-touch - how are they different

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:16 am
Replies: 12
by NiA » Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:11 am

Hi.

I'm about to order a T470, but need to know the difference in quality and other diffrences between the touch and non-touch versions.

a) Is...

12 Replies

1113 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:16 am
OK to use 135W power supply with T430?

Last post by serpico « Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:26 am
Replies: 2
by serpico » Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:13 am

I bought a used T430 that didn't come with a power supply. This model has discrete graphics, so I assume the OEM power supply is 90W.

I don't have a...

2 Replies

364 Views

Last post by serpico
Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:26 am
T430 i5-3320M should be 3.30 GHz, but BIOS shows 2.60Ghz

Last post by serpico « Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:07 am
Replies: 3
by serpico » Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:29 pm

Per ThinkWiki ( ), Core i5-3320M CPU runs at 3.30 GHz.

But BIOS shows 2.60 GHz:

What am I missing?

3 Replies

358 Views

Last post by serpico
Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:07 am
How to look up specs for newer style machine type numbers?

Last post by serpico « Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:10 pm
Replies: 2
by serpico » Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:27 am

On Lenovo's site, I inputted a serial number (of a T431s someone is selling), and the site returned this machine type info:
Machine Type Model...

2 Replies

329 Views

Last post by serpico
Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:10 pm
Windows 7 on T470

Last post by pantau000 « Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:59 am

by pantau000 » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:59 am

Any experiences on installing Windows 7 on T470, despite Kaby Lake?

0 Replies

417 Views

Last post by pantau000
Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:59 am
Do the T430 and T440 have the old 7 digit machine types?

Last post by serpico « Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:36 pm
Replies: 4
by serpico » Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:42 pm

Or has Lenovo moved to using a different model numbering schematic?

4 Replies

369 Views

Last post by serpico
Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:36 pm
T460 Full HD Screen Upgrade to AUO B140HAN01.2

Last post by agarza « Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:31 pm

by agarza » Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:31 pm

Finally replaced the awful the crap panel fitted to the T460, I'm talking about the LEN40A9, LP140WF6-SPB1. This is a LG screen with very poor color...

0 Replies

664 Views

Last post by agarza
Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:31 pm
Review of the ThinkPad T470s (Core i7, WQHD)

Last post by mj0 « Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:44 am
Replies: 6
by Puppy » Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:17 am

AU Optronics (B140QAN01.5)
Contrast: 1308:1
94.88% sRGB
The panel does not use PWM to control the luminance.

WOW, has Lenovo finally noticed the...

6 Replies

3085 Views

Last post by mj0
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:44 am
New T430s has landed! (2 small linked thumbnails)

Last post by TankPad « Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:42 pm
Replies: 11
by Temetka » Thu Mar 23, 2017 6:02 pm

Got my new laptop yesterday. :)

I bought it on e-bay for $223.

Specs as shipped:
1600x900 LCD
Core i5 3320M CPU
4GB DDR 3
2.5 128GB SSD (Samsung...

11 Replies

931 Views

Last post by TankPad
Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:42 pm
T450 Puzzle!

Last post by edik « Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:36 am
Replies: 3
by edik » Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:51 am

Used T450

Looks great condition - little use - except for the bottom casing a few cracks due to poor opening - nothing major though - very small....

3 Replies

459 Views

Last post by edik
Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:36 am
Bottom casing T440s/T450

Last post by Ibthink « Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:13 pm
Replies: 1
by edik » Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:26 pm

Are these identical?

They do look it and I was told they are!
Mine (450) has slight cosmetic issues and would like to replace.

I see they also come...

1 Replies

250 Views

Last post by Ibthink
Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:13 pm
T440s trackpoint buttons quit working

Last post by Whitieiii « Sat Mar 25, 2017 5:37 am
Replies: 7
by Whitieiii » Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:19 am

the trackpoint buttons on the T440s quit working after the system updated and installed the synaptic driver and without the driver I am not able to...

7 Replies

540 Views

Last post by Whitieiii
Sat Mar 25, 2017 5:37 am
Easy T430s Bottom Case Replacement

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:46 am
Replies: 6
by nick149 » Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:01 am

Hi all, I picked up a T420s and a T430s yesterday for $20 each from my local Lenovo Partner both in good condition, however the T430s has some damage...

6 Replies

492 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:46 am
T430 9-cell external slice battery advice

Last post by mydreamlaptop « Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:27 am
Replies: 6
by mydreamlaptop » Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:51 am

I am looking to add a slice battery to my T430.

Does anyone have experience to share on buying ThinkPad batteries? What is the situation on used or...

6 Replies

557 Views

Last post by mydreamlaptop
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:27 am
Just picked up a Thinkpad T430 for cheap!

Last post by dr_st « Tue Mar 21, 2017 5:24 am
Replies: 12
by Whitieiii » Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:41 pm

Just picked up a T430 i5 with 4 gb of ram for $75 with no OS but comes with battery, HDD, and power cord.... don't know what I will do with it......

12 Replies

1626 Views

Last post by dr_st
Tue Mar 21, 2017 5:24 am
T440s getting slower and slower everyday

Last post by Whitieiii « Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:16 am
Replies: 9
by Whitieiii » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:47 am

I recently put an SSD into the T440s and every day since the performance has gone down hill... I'm getting ready to put the 500GB HDD back into the...

9 Replies

1494 Views

Last post by Whitieiii
Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:16 am
4k T570 screen in T540p

Last post by Quardah « Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:31 pm
Replies: 1
by Quardah » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:23 pm

Hi all,

I read this today :

I currently have a T540p with a basic FHD Panel and i was thinking of upgrading it. The T540p has a stock 3K Panel but...

1 Replies

1560 Views

Last post by Quardah
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:31 pm
some T530 hardware questions

Last post by Brandon0623 « Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:12 pm
Replies: 1
by jthorn42 » Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:28 am

A couple of T530 questions:
* Were (are) there any T530 models with Intel graphics (i.e., NOT nVIDIA) and a quad-core i7 processor?
* Were (are)...

1 Replies

444 Views

Last post by Brandon0623
Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:12 pm
Most recent ThinkPad T-Series with an optical drive

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:13 am
Replies: 4
by the_servicer » Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:13 pm

What are the most recent ThinkPad T-Series that had an optical drive available? Is there anything more recent than T440p or T440? I am more...

4 Replies

530 Views

Last post by kfzhu1229
Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:13 am
Waking up T460 on docking station problem.

Last post by Darrell456 « Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:35 pm

by Darrell456 » Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:35 pm

Interesting problem started yesterday. My computer was asleep on the dock, I press the button, the Lenovo splash screen appears and it just sits...

0 Replies

1025 Views

Last post by Darrell456
Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:35 pm
How to use Intel AMT in T450s?

Last post by m4rtin « Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:58 pm

by m4rtin » Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:58 pm

For testing purposes, I enabled Intel AMT in T450s . However, it didn't request an IP address from my DHCP server. I also tried to push Ctrl+p during...

0 Replies

1037 Views

Last post by m4rtin
Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:58 pm
Is Lenovo Diagnostics part of UEFI?

Last post by m4rtin « Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:06 pm

by m4rtin » Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:06 pm

I have a T450s with latest UEFI version 1.27. When I boot up the laptop, then I'm able to enter Lenovo Diagnostics . Is this thanks to modular design...

0 Replies

1042 Views

Last post by m4rtin
Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:06 pm
T440 FullHD compatible?

Last post by agarza « Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:55 pm
Replies: 4
by zsero » Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:21 am

I'm looking to buy a T440 with HD panel and immediately swap it to one of the nicer FullHD ones.

I've read conflicting information about if the T440...

4 Replies

614 Views

Last post by agarza
Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:55 pm
Thinkpad T450 mod to WQHD possible?

Last post by agarza « Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:28 pm

by agarza » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:28 pm

Hi,

I have been curious if a simple screen swap from the T460s/X1 Carbon WQHD panel would work on a T450?

I have succesfully put an AUO...

0 Replies

1027 Views

Last post by agarza
Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:28 pm
3rd party batteries, recommendations

Last post by dr_st « Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:53 am
Replies: 3
by Olangu » Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:45 am

I'm looking to buy new batteries for my t430s.
(Recently bought a genuine Ultrabay battery just to find out that it - due to old age - only carried...

3 Replies

550 Views

Last post by dr_st
Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:53 am
Trying to connect my bluetooth speaker with my T430s

Last post by UMPC2024 « Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:35 pm
Replies: 2
by vmqt » Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:14 am

Hi, I've bought my T430s a couple of months ago (was reset to factory default by the seller with almost no drivers installed) and I'm trying to...

2 Replies

362 Views

Last post by UMPC2024
Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:35 pm
Can I use a a WWAN UMTS card designed for T410 on a T430

Last post by user987987987987987 « Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:00 am
Replies: 2
by user987987987987987 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:00 am

is mentionning 2 cards for T430:

* Gobi™ 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard
* Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (H5321gw) Not available in...

2 Replies

413 Views

Last post by user987987987987987
Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:00 am
Where is the bios chip on a T430s?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:35 pm
Replies: 1
by harryK » Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:32 pm

Hello,

I am trying to flash a modded BIOS on my T430s, but I can't find the bios chip. My mobo is FRU 04X1559 and it doesn't look like any of the...

1 Replies

441 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:35 pm
remove and clean under the trackpoint mouse buttons

Last post by louisJ « Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:15 pm
Replies: 4
by louisJ » Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:51 pm

Hi

is it possible to remove the left mouse button (used with the trackpoint) to clean it below ?
Because mine doesn't work well like something's...

4 Replies

449 Views

Last post by louisJ
Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:15 pm
T430s: Doesn't accept AC power, status leds aren't working

Last post by tomatohat « Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:39 pm
Replies: 5
by AlexTP » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:58 pm

Hi all,

I had to disassemble my T430s (due to an issue with CPU fan), and when I assembled it back, the microphone, camera and indicator leds seem...

5 Replies

479 Views

Last post by tomatohat
Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:39 pm
How to activate mobile modem on Thinkpad T430?

Last post by theterminator93 « Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:35 am
Replies: 1
by random3141592 » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:50 am

I want to have mobile internet on my Thinkpad T430.

Where can I find the Windows software that activate the mobile Modem?

1 Replies

370 Views

Last post by theterminator93
Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:35 am
Internal Speakers not working properly

Last post by dr_st « Wed Feb 08, 2017 5:10 am
Replies: 1
by thangaraju » Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:00 pm

T430 - Internal speakers not working, Some times after restart speakers are working ,some times after switch off then switch on speakers are working,...

1 Replies

347 Views

Last post by dr_st
Wed Feb 08, 2017 5:10 am
T440s SSD speed

Last post by Whitieiii « Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:20 am

by Whitieiii » Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:20 am

I just installed an SSD in the T440s and I find the computer to be more sluggish than when I had the 7200 HDD in the machine.... I did run a test and...

0 Replies

367 Views

Last post by Whitieiii
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:20 am
T430s mSATA compatibility

Last post by thinkofit « Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:24 am
Replies: 10
by Chronoculars » Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:41 pm

Greetings!

My name is Chronoculars, and this is my first forum post here, so, hello! :D

Alright, I'll hop to the point. So, I recently received my...

10 Replies

1163 Views

Last post by thinkofit
Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:24 am
T440s 2 quarks... can they be fixed?

Last post by Whitieiii « Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:52 am
Replies: 12
by Whitieiii » Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:23 pm

I have a T440s and for the longest time it has had 2 quarks and I don't know if it is common among other machines in the T440 family but I was...

12 Replies

1077 Views

Last post by Whitieiii
Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:52 am
Windows 10 T530

Last post by Kyocera « Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:02 am
Replies: 9
by Kyocera » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:41 am

Hello everyone, I have been out of circulation for a long time, but still use only thinkpads and currently own four :thumbs-UP: .

I just grabbed a...

9 Replies

865 Views

Last post by Kyocera
Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:02 am
T460 and portability in college

Last post by Varrock « Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:34 pm
Replies: 4
by Varrock » Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:12 pm

I have a question regarding the T460 and it's portability. Will I have issues putting this laptop on a desk in college and transporting it to...

4 Replies

607 Views

Last post by Varrock
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:34 pm
privacy filter for T460s

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:38 pm
Replies: 1
by JayNYC » Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:22 am

Hello Thinkpad experts

So back in October I wanted to get a privacy filter for use with my T460s while on airplanes, etc.
Like any good Thinkpad...

1 Replies

500 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:38 pm
T430s dead battery replacement

Last post by moosport2 « Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:09 pm
Replies: 3
by moosport2 » Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:12 am

the battery part no for my t430s is 45N1037. Can I buy any battery that fits ? I read there maybe some which is incompatible.
I just need a working...

3 Replies

663 Views

Last post by moosport2
Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:09 pm
Windows update stopped working

Last post by hyde « Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:38 pm
Replies: 16
by hyde » Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:36 am

I am running Win 8.1 on my T450s and recently my outlook started acting up (exchange) so I removed old profile, created a new one started from...

16 Replies

984 Views

Last post by hyde
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:38 pm
Getting PSR (Panel Self-Refresh) on T540p — electrical compatibility with T560 (or any other) display panels?

Last post by intelfx « Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:28 pm
Replies: 5
by intelfx » Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:07 am

Hello,

it is well-known that in Intel platforms the deepest package C state to which transition is possible depends on screen resolution. In Haswell...

5 Replies

627 Views

Last post by intelfx
Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:28 pm
T450s Replacement LCD Options

Last post by Mathelo « Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:14 am

by Mathelo » Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:14 am

I have a T450s with a broken LCD that I need to replace.

Lenovo has two replacements available:
- SD10G84773 - DISPLAY, AUO 14, FHD IPS AG
-...

0 Replies

381 Views

Last post by Mathelo
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:14 am
T450 - Brightness control hotkeys not working after system wake

Last post by Czechnology « Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:05 am

by Czechnology » Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:05 am

I have a repeating problem that sometimes after I wake my T450 from sleep, I am unable to change the brightness with the hotkeys ((Fn)F5,F6), while...

0 Replies

413 Views

Last post by Czechnology
Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:05 am
Anyone have a T460p? What has been your experience with it?

Last post by JNavas « Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:53 pm
Replies: 28
by skm67 » Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:15 pm

Hi Everyone,

Do any of you have a T460p? If so, what has been your experience with it? I've got an old T60p and its showing its age so I think it is...

28 Replies

6092 Views

Last post by JNavas
Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:53 pm
T430s installing classic keyboard: which keyboards and palmrests are compatible?

Last post by apojoga « Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:53 am
Replies: 3
by apojoga » Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:06 pm

I want to do the classic keyboard swap, but the selection of parts available locally is rather sparse.

Do I need an 's' keyboard specifically or...

3 Replies

1083 Views

Last post by apojoga
Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:53 am
T460 NO GPS with sierra qualcom EM 7455

Last post by lord jim « Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:44 pm

by lord jim » Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:44 pm

Howdy Gents:
just new acquisition of T460 Canada, to my surprise no GPS with air card supplied?. I have my T430 with Erickson Air Card and the matter...

0 Replies

389 Views

Last post by lord jim
Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:44 pm
Thinkpad T430s : Backlight issue

Last post by kstrid « Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:34 pm
Replies: 3
by redm0nk » Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:54 pm

Hello Guys,
I have a Thinkpad T430s series laptop and I am trying to replace the lcd screen. I think I have blown up a fuse or something because I...

3 Replies

1831 Views

Last post by kstrid
Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:34 pm
t430s Wireless not working

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:29 am
Replies: 2
by emadrak » Mon Jan 26, 2015 2:47 pm

Hi all,

I'm trying to repair one of my Lenovo Thinkpad T430s wireless issue, and i'm at a loss now. A friend brought it in and said that they hadn't...

2 Replies

1038 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:29 am

New Topic

845 topics

Page 2 of 17
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
17
Next

Return to Board Index

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum