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Installing classic keyboard into X230 with EC firmware mod

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Hi folks,
You may have remember some attempts to install classic X220 keyboard into X230 - they were not quite successful .

Recently I stumbled upon...
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Mon Oct 08, 2018 1:04 pm
Replaced screen with IPS now grey bar

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:14 pm
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by applicationist » Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:23 pm

Just got a new IPS in the post, installed but when I use it, only a certain type of grey displays different within a vertical bar. The picture...

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Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:14 pm
Docking station upgrade x230

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:03 pm
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by axmaxwell » Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:57 am

Has anybody tried upgrading the ports on the dock station? I'd like to convert the outdated VGA port to HDMI.

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Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:03 pm
Giving back x240 after week, is x250 will be better?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:27 am
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by m-blue » Sat Jul 14, 2018 4:36 am

Hi,
I am t450s user and many before:) I need smaller laptop with ssd , light, portable... I bought x240, but touchpad problem was too much for me......

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Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:27 am
9 Cell Extended Battery

Last post by Geartooth « Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:10 pm
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by ComedyDave » Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:15 pm

Hi,

I need the longer life extended 9 cell battery for my laptop. The non-branded battery is less than half-price. Has anyone bought the after...

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Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:10 pm
My new X280 just arrived!

Last post by Geartooth « Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:03 pm
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by GomJabbar » Wed May 09, 2018 4:19 pm

I just received my new ThinkPad X280 from PCNation. :D

Definitely thinner and faster than my X220 (that just died). I'm new to Windows 10, so I am...

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Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:03 pm
X280 or P52

Last post by w0qj « Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:16 am
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by lenovobee » Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:51 pm

So my X200 has screen issues..it is basically toast.

Now I am looking for a new laptop-mostly to be used for coding, 14 , and web surfing-fast is...

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Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:16 am
The $80 X240

Last post by Geartooth « Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:21 pm
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by Geartooth » Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:28 pm

After much haggling, I now own a X240. i5-4300U, 4GB of RAM ,a Samsung 128GB SSD and a 6-Cell at 89%: the fact it was only $80 made it a steal. So...

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Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:21 pm
X260 crash when picked up

Last post by Timpel_800 « Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:31 am
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by Timpel_800 » Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:47 am

Hello,

I have a X260 that crashes when I pick it up from the table. The recording will show you what happens.
Only thing I can do to get it out of...

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Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:31 am
Can't adjust brightness in Windows

Last post by sebileis « Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:46 am
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by sebileis » Thu Sep 06, 2018 2:51 pm

Hello all! I just upgraded my ThinkPad X240 to a 1080p IPS display, and of course it looks beautiful and is a night and day difference compared to...

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Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:46 am
backlight fuse location X240

Last post by Ps1982 « Tue Oct 23, 2018 3:10 pm
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by YSSEL » Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:29 am

Hi ,

does anybody know were the backlight fuse is located on the mainboard of the x240 ?

My backlight isnt working anymore. Before i order a new...

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Tue Oct 23, 2018 3:10 pm
X240: HD IPS display in FHD IPS Touch lid

Last post by digitalboy « Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:34 am
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by digitalboy » Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:18 am

Hello, as the title says I would like to fit an HD (1366x768) IPS LCD in a FHD IPS Touch lid.
The LCD cable is a 30 pin one.
Do you guys think it...

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Last post by digitalboy
Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:34 am
Did X260 X270 (or T46-80) have the option for a 3rd m.2 SSD?

Last post by madicetea « Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:43 am
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by madicetea » Sat Oct 20, 2018 4:30 am

Hi guys.

My X250 now has a 3rd drive (Windows, Hackintosh, Linux) thanks to the NGFF SSD adapter and cable option. I thought that is cool, and so...

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Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:43 am
X230 - swapping TN to IPS panel

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:22 am
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by wujstefan » Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:58 am

Hello,

Is the cable / inverter set same for both IPS and TN LCDs? I have found a very cheap X230 w/TN panel that I'd like to swap, and IPS LCDs are...

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Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:22 am
X240- what could I do with it?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:08 am
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by Geartooth » Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:33 am

I recently found a X240 on my Local Classifieds, going for $165 USD. Usually they are $267 over here, so I'm thinking of jumping on it. How hard...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:08 am
X260 Schematics & Board View

Last post by Cigarguy « Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:47 am
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by microntech » Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:52 am

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for Lenovo X260 Schematics & Board View.
Please help.

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Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:47 am
Dead x230 -- any advice?

Last post by Cigarguy « Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:33 am
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by sponka » Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:02 pm

Hello, I got dead X230, owner told me something went wrong while flashing new bios.

I tryed few tricks that worked for me before (backup with...

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Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:33 am
X230T webcams and Windows 10.

Last post by axmaxwell « Sun Sep 30, 2018 3:57 pm
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by Thinkpad4by3 » Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:14 pm

Pretty self-explanatory. Installed drivers, tried a half dozen things. Still won't show up in Device manager and the green light is on all the time.

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Sun Sep 30, 2018 3:57 pm
x250 BIOS update - says it now officially supports 16GB RAM

Last post by madicetea « Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:55 am
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by synic » Tue May 12, 2015 9:49 am

So, now 16GB is officially supported. I'm wondering what that means - can I get any old 16GB sodimm module and put it in there? I know there are some...

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Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:55 am
X260: BSOD or display errors when held by one corner

Last post by madicetea « Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:43 am
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by jimlopez_x » Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:52 pm

Hi everyone, I'm new here in the forum, I'm Jim from the Philippines. I just bought a Thinkpad X260 and I absolutely love it, coming from a MacBook...

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Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:43 am
Lenovo X230 Keyboard Light

Last post by ComedyDave « Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:42 pm
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by ComedyDave » Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:36 pm

Hi,

First post, so please be gentle. Does the X230 have a keyboard light? If I press the 'Fn' key and space bar a little light next to the webcam...

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Last post by ComedyDave
Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:42 pm
X270 Special Function Keys not working

Last post by jevette_hayes « Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:36 am
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by arbotheman » Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:36 am

Severall of our ThinkPad X270 notebooks have an issue with the special function keys.
Fn7 till Fn12 are not working anymore.

Reinstalled Lenovo...

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Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:36 am
X240/s: How-to replace the Clunkpad with an X250 Touchpad+buttons

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:15 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:30 pm

How to install an X250 Synaptics touchpad+buttons in an X240/X240s:

1. Download this (Lenovo X250) Synaptics driver: do not install yet!

2. Go to...

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Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:15 am
FIngerprint censor?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:06 am
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by Rob_A_28 » Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:46 am

ive just installed a fingerprint reader to my llenovo thinkpad x230 and windows isnt letting me sign in with it, or even recognise it in windows...

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Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:06 am
X240 FHD Cable

Last post by Banu « Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:29 pm
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by retrY » Tue May 15, 2018 5:09 am

Hello,

I am looking to upgrade my ThinkPad X240 screen to an FHD IPS panel (00HM745 !?).

I have this panel installed, LP125WH2(TP)(H1) P/N:...

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Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:29 pm
X240 FHD upgrade

Last post by sebileis « Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:37 pm
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by antek2220 » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:25 pm

Hi guys, I want to ask you will full hd screen work with my thinkpad x240. I need higher resolution in laptop. Thanks for answers :)

FRU: 00HM745...

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Last post by sebileis
Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:37 pm
Thinklight issue on X230?

Last post by Banu « Thu Sep 06, 2018 3:36 pm
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by LegendaryKA8 » Tue Sep 04, 2018 2:54 pm

I had a strange issue with my ThinkLight and was hoping to get some ideas on what might be happening? This is a 2324-CK6; no mods/upgrades other than...

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Last post by Banu
Thu Sep 06, 2018 3:36 pm
SSD recommendations

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:26 am
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by axmaxwell » Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:55 pm

Wanting to put a 2tb SSD in my x230. Any recommendations?

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:26 am
Lenovo bios fru blocking hard drive install

Last post by axmaxwell « Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:32 pm
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by axmaxwell » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:17 pm

I bought a laptop and PS4 compatible 2 terabyte hard drive for like 50 bucks on eBay. Put it into the drive caddy and inserted it into my x230 and...

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Last post by axmaxwell
Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:32 pm
web camera

Last post by axmaxwell « Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:42 pm
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by arsenars » Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:21 am

Hi.
My x230 tablet has no web camera.
Who has experience to add it if it missing? Is it possibly ?

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Last post by axmaxwell
Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:42 pm
X230 Tablet worth it in this day and age?

Last post by axmaxwell « Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:36 pm
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by swallman » Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:21 pm

So I recently sold my X230 (non-tablet) and have been trying to find a replacement. I really liked the size and performance of the X230 but really...

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Last post by axmaxwell
Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:36 pm
WWAN Card compatibility

Last post by w0qj « Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:49 am
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by pataslocas2001 » Sun Jun 03, 2018 3:13 am

Hi guys!. I was search a wwan card for mi X230Tablet and i found a gobi 4k for only 17€. But is a HP FRU...
Is compatible?

TY for your time

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Last post by w0qj
Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:49 am
X230's on NewEgg.com

Last post by ajkula66 « Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:25 pm
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by swallman » Fri Jul 27, 2018 3:27 pm

I'm looking to pickup a refurb'd X230 and I see Newegg carries a number of them. Anyone have luck purchasing from them? How can you tell if you'll...

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Last post by ajkula66
Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:25 pm
axmaxwell's x230t

Last post by axmaxwell « Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:13 pm

by axmaxwell » Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:13 pm

I've been working on this thread for a little while. I feel like my x230t is a good example of what can be done with a little bit of doing and some...

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Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:13 pm
Recommended accessories?

Last post by dr_st « Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:09 pm
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by axmaxwell » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:46 am

Getting things together for my x230 tablet. I was wondering what are some other good accessories.

I was looking at an ultra bass Series 3 dock but...

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Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:09 pm
X230 Keyboard Question

Last post by votumcratum « Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:31 am
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by swallman » Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:21 am

I just purchased an X230 laptop off eBay (with IPS screen)...it's basically in excellent condition but one minor thing I noticed it the top row of...

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Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:31 am
Does my X230 thinkpad have M2 hdd slot?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:47 am
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by PRAGUEGUY » Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:47 am

I have the Harware Maintenance Manual, but cannot figure it out if my laptop does have this. Thanks to all.

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Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:47 am
x240 no power (shorted board)

Last post by kuz1toro « Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:50 am
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by xelasoulbad » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:12 am

Hi.. does anyone knows what specific part of the board is be shorted..

Admin warning :
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Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:50 am
Rebuilding X250 battery?

Last post by kuz1toro « Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:41 am
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by hndinh » Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:59 am

Hi guys,

I just bought an used X250 with fullhd IPS screen with 8Gb of RAM and 180Gb of SSD, according to my normal use the thinkpad only last for...

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Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:41 am
General Questions about x230 FHD mod, coreboot, ME cleaner, etc

Last post by TheToeNail « Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:36 am

by TheToeNail » Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:36 am

Ive been waiting to do anything to my x230 because I have concerns about what these upgrades will do to my system (or negative side effects)

So to...

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Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:36 am
Touchpad ThinkPad X240 not Detected Anymore

Last post by Banu « Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:37 pm
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by lucatastrophe » Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:54 am

Hi everyone,

I have a ThinkPad x240, and given the horrible original touchpad I changed it following this guide:
It worked fine for more than 1...

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Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:37 pm
What's the latest Thinkpad model that officially supports Win7 32Bit version?

Last post by GomJabbar « Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:50 pm
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by Henry0622 » Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:22 am

Hi guys, I'm a Thinkpad user using X230 now.

I'm thinking of upgrade my notebook recently and trying to survey on the new thinkpads.

I use Win7 32...

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Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:50 pm
X230 battery replacement - how to make sure I have the correct battery?

Last post by X230Rocks « Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:48 am
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by ai69 » Sat May 19, 2018 11:58 am

I'm considering ordering a replacement battery for my X230 from AliExpress, but since I've heard this platform could be flaky at times, I want to...

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Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:48 am
X230 lid corner broken

Last post by X230Rocks « Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:18 am
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by niko2 » Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:12 pm

Hi all,
I've just bought and changed the back cover lid (the front as well), because is was broken in top left corner (it should have been the right...

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Last post by X230Rocks
Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:18 am
Dual screen monitor flickering

Last post by elfi « Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:31 pm
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by elfi » Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:27 pm

Hi,

I'm using a Thinkpad X230 (Core i5-3360M and Intel HD Graphics 4000) on a dock with two 1680*1050 external VGA monitors. My OS is Ubuntu 18.04....

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Last post by elfi
Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:31 pm
x230 tablet difference

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:00 am
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by arsenars » Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:38 am

Hi.
Who know difference between x230 tablets with and without ThinkVantage lable ? near audio control and black(or blue) buttons.

and

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Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:00 am
X250 fwupd

Last post by fleamourian « Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:55 pm

by fleamourian » Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:55 pm

Anyone sucessfully used fwupd under Linux With an X250? I keep a Windows 10 image stored for just that purpose.

:?: :??: :idea:

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Last post by fleamourian
Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:55 pm
x240 keyboard doesnt work in bios but works in windows/linux?

Last post by trooperbill « Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:56 am
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by trooperbill » Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:05 am

Hi my bios wont work at bios (no enter, f12 etc to trigger menus)
i dual boot so at grub its similarly unresponsive but if the keys are cycled...

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Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:56 am
X260 and Samsung 860 Evo Incompatibility

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:02 am
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by linktoinsanity » Thu Jul 26, 2018 5:10 am

Hi there,

I have tried fitting a new Samsung 860 Evo 500GB SSD to my Lenovo X260, however it does not seem to be able to read from or write to the...

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Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:02 am
Installed X220 keyboard on X230, reasonably working

Last post by LuminatedThinkPadLover « Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:26 pm
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by zqhz » Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:58 pm

Based on the information I found in this forum and tpuser ( I changed both my keyboard and palmrest of my X230 to the ones of X220. The hardware...

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Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:26 pm

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