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Installing classic keyboard into X230 with EC firmware mod

Last post by hamish « Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:17 pm
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by nitrocaster » Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:37 pm
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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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Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:17 pm
X230 Shipping thread

Last post by ZaZ « Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:24 am
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by zebov » Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:25 pm

I'm finally upgrading from my good ol' X61t. Since I'm don't have any more courses to take in grad school, I'm going with non-tablet. Just put in an...

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Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:24 am
Thinkpad X230 Backlight/Thinklight

Last post by lindalonely « Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:18 am
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by outsidethebox » Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:00 am

Hello Friends,

I recently purchased a Lenovo X230 tablet PC (3435-24U) and I love it.

After MUCH debate with Lenovo, however, I think I have...

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Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:18 am
X270: M.2 disk for installing 32-bit Windows?

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:27 pm
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by Edward Mendelson » Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:06 am

I bought an X270 a while ago, and found that the M.2 NVMe hard disk wouldn't let me install 32-bit Windows, as I hoped, but I decided to live with...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:27 pm
X260 and WQHD via HDMI

Last post by w0qj « Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:23 pm
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by thj » Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:43 am

Hello,

Quick question. Is the X260 able to run 2560x1440 at 60Hz via HDMI and/or Mini Display Port?
I'm currently testing with HDMI on a Dell...

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Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:23 pm
X240 and Boot Error 2102: Detection error on SSD2 (M.2)

Last post by danielbu « Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:37 am
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by oliversl » Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:32 pm

Hi,
a brand new X240 that has a normal 500GB HDD and an internal SSD of 16GB is showing this error at boot, after
the Thinkpad logo:

2102: Detection...

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Last post by danielbu
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:37 am
X230T keyboard into X230?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sun May 28, 2017 12:00 pm
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by nycmaster » Sun May 28, 2017 11:54 am

Hello

I found great new keyboard from ebay and it is listed as X230T keyboard
I have regular x230 and was wondering if keyboard from X230T would fit...

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Sun May 28, 2017 12:00 pm
X230 Users...my X230 doesn't like my 16gb G.Skill memory kit

Last post by Frenel « Sun May 21, 2017 12:28 pm
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by mr.rhtuner » Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:00 pm

Hey guys, I'm a new-to-me x230 owner that I purchased from ebay. I have also a x220 and a few other thinkpads that I've repaired and come to love...

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Last post by Frenel
Sun May 21, 2017 12:28 pm
Review on X270

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Thu May 18, 2017 12:07 pm
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by w0qj » Thu May 18, 2017 1:52 am

X270 had a very good review (4 stars out of 5), and was praised for its potential almost-24-hours max battery life.
However, it did not get the...

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Thu May 18, 2017 12:07 pm
Screen replacement on x260

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Sun May 14, 2017 9:09 pm
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by enkd » Sun May 14, 2017 12:23 pm

Hey, guys,
Did anyone put qhd or uhd screen on their x260? Will any 30pin 12.5 edp screen work? I've found some 12.5 qhd and uhd screens but it seems...

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Sun May 14, 2017 9:09 pm
X230 Strong noise when moving Laptop not horizontal

Last post by ReconquerMyPc « Fri May 12, 2017 6:40 pm
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by ReconquerMyPc » Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:40 pm

Hello people : )

I recently bought a used X230 and am quite happy with it (and with returning back to Windows oh yeah 8) ). The only thing that...

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Fri May 12, 2017 6:40 pm
Which mini dock?

Last post by swallman « Mon May 01, 2017 3:56 pm
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by swallman » Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:56 pm

So I'm looking to get a mini dock for my X230 laptop...just wondering what model # I should be looking for? I see a number of them listed on ebay...

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Last post by swallman
Mon May 01, 2017 3:56 pm
X240 base screw location

Last post by halap3n0 « Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:22 am
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by halap3n0 » Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:49 am

Hi
The hardware maintenance manual does not specify which screws go where, there are 2 types used in the base. I think the longer one goes in the...

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Last post by halap3n0
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:22 am
Upgrade Display on X240?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:53 am
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by stan1415 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:30 pm
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Hi,

I have an X240 (20AMS0AA00) with the base 1366 x 768 display. I'm looking at purchasing a new FHD touch display FRU. (not a pull from an...
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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:53 am
Can not dock my x230

Last post by w0qj « Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:26 am
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by Roxor » Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:45 am

I have just received a 4337 docking station which I bought here , and I'm trying to dock my x230, but it is like impossible, it just does not fit....

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Last post by w0qj
Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:26 am
x230 keeps shutting down with no reason

Last post by igni « Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:52 am
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by igni » Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:14 am

Hi Folks!

The thing is my x230 keeps shutting down with no reason after swap of HDD to SSD. To be honest I was skeptical about the swap being the...

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Last post by igni
Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:52 am
X230 Keyboard Question

Last post by w0qj « Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:37 pm
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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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Last post by w0qj
Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:37 pm
LED backlight on x240 display triggering migraines

Last post by alecs « Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:51 am
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by alecs » Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:04 pm

Recently I acquired a new-to-me x240 to replace my wonderful but slow x140e. The x240 is light, fast, good keyboard, etc. Except - the LED...

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Last post by alecs
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:51 am
Love my X230!

Last post by agarza « Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:25 pm
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by swallman » Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:58 pm

Is it bad that I love the my new $175 X230 more than my company issued $1500+ Surface Book? No, my screen doesn't turn into a tablet (but I never use...

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Last post by agarza
Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:25 pm
More X230 questions

Last post by TankPad « Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:52 pm
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by swallman » Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:29 pm

So I have my new to me X230 laptop...it didn't come with an OS but I was able to install Windows 10 and upgrade from 7 (using the provided key).

So...

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Last post by TankPad
Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:52 pm
X270 vs. X250 Trackpoint caps?

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:13 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:52 pm

My new X270 arrived with an extremely flat Trackpoint cap that's very uncomfortable to use. The cap on my wife's X250 is higher and far more...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:13 am
X230 touchscreen

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:32 pm
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by rogodan » Thu Mar 16, 2017 2:13 pm

Hi, I am trying to get an X230 convertible laptop off ebay (it is listed as x230 tablet so I am assuming it is the same as x230T-the one that you put...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:32 pm
X240 Slow post

Last post by halap3n0 « Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:29 am
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by halap3n0 » Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:32 am

Hi all
I have an X240 which has an annoying problem. Actually I dont know whether it is just normal, but certainly no other Lenovo I have had has...

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Last post by halap3n0
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:29 am
X230T - 2100: Detection error on HDD0

Last post by Dorin_ « Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:21 am
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by fultontech » Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:49 pm

I keep a spare X230T unit updated and ready to ship in case I have an emergency failure while traveling on business.
I pulled it out, powered it up...

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Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:21 am
X230 lid corner broken

Last post by TankPad « Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:58 pm
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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 TankPad
Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:58 pm
Identify Wifi Card Win 7 64 bit X230 & missing bits device manager

Last post by w0qj « Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:55 am
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by blink » Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:56 pm

Hi All, X230 i got was loaded with Win 8. Have tried putting Win 7 64 bit on using restore discs that worked with my X220 but not detecting a few...

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Last post by w0qj
Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:55 am
Battery for X301

Last post by rkawakami « Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:49 pm
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by Temetka » Tue Feb 28, 2017 1:55 am

Hello everyone.

Does anyone have a good source for X301 batteries? I'm getting about an hour out of the battery and would like to get a new one. I...

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Last post by rkawakami
Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:49 pm
Broke middle scroll key x230

Last post by blink « Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:04 pm
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by blink » Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:20 pm

i l have a middle scroll key on an x230 that falls out. I actually got a replacement & then broke it when trying to fit it! :oops:
Any tips on...

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Last post by blink
Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:04 pm
Brand New Oem X230 Battery Losing Full Charge Capacity Fast!

Last post by TheMagicT410 « Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:04 pm
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by TheMagicT410 » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:58 pm

Hey all!

I am having a major issue with my new battery i just forked 40 pounds for! its a brand new oem one that came in the genuine lenovo box with...

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Last post by TheMagicT410
Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:04 pm
1440 x 900 Or 1600 x 900 Displays Compatible For X230 (And Future Plans With X230)

Last post by TheMagicT410 « Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:45 am
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by TheMagicT410 » Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:02 pm

Hey All,

So ive been wondering if its possible to swap out my old 1366 x 768 Panel with something like a 1440 x 900 (Had that with my T410
heck even...

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Last post by TheMagicT410
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:45 am
X230 + UltraBase mod => USB 3.0 ?

Last post by notik « Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:27 pm
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by notik » Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:19 pm

I have X230 (23252CG) and UltraBase dock.

I regularly use Ultrabase with additional HDD (in caddy). It's convinient, because it's one pice, and...

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Last post by notik
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:27 pm
X250 4G LTE WWAN card

Last post by TTA « Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:19 pm
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by TTA » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:20 pm

This shows X240 and X260 but nothing for an X250, am I blind?
I'm looking for a Verizon card if it matters.
I've tried a FRU 04W3801 but I received...

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Last post by TTA
Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:19 pm
X260 and scaling

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:48 am
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by Varrock » Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:44 pm

I'm having a hard time finding where to ask this, so here's a go.

I had a Surface Pro 4, and an issue I had was that applications were appearing...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:48 am
x230 should both battery retaining latches have springs?

Last post by rasz_pl « Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:08 am
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by rasz_pl » Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:34 pm

Just received hand me down x230 and latch 1 feels weird without a spring (Im used to T series).

No mention of springs in the manual. Found...

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Last post by rasz_pl
Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:08 am
Exploiting Lenovo's UEFI vulnerability/backdoor to flash unsigned BIOS

Last post by TheChuckster « Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:09 am
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by harryK » Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:00 pm

Dmytro Oleksiuk aka Cr4sh recently documented a privileges escalation vulnerability in Lenovo's EFI code which, among other things, can be used to...

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Last post by TheChuckster
Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:09 am
x230 Speakers SOOO quiet

Last post by Saucey « Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:14 pm
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by MekkelRichards » Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:58 pm

I recently got a great x230. I love it.

My biggest issue is the volume of the speakers.
At 100% volume in Windows, they are the quietest laptop...

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Last post by Saucey
Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:14 pm
Swapping screens X220 to X230

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:52 am
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by emeraldgirl08 » Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:32 am

I will be receiving an X230 soon and am sure it is a model with a TN panel. Not sure if this has been asked but could one simply remove the whole top...

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Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:52 am
Replacement for X220: X260 or E470? Or something else?

Last post by mj0 « Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:20 pm
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by awebber » Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:48 am

I hope this is the right forum for this, I'm leaning towards the X260. :)

My X220 is acting up again and I'm thinking it's time for a replacement....

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Last post by mj0
Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:20 pm
damaged LCD connector cable, need also new IPS panel

Last post by PRAGUEGUY « Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:15 am
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by PRAGUEGUY » Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:36 pm

Dear all,
Unfortunately my LCD panel is dead...and I managed to destroy the lcd connect cable while trying to swap with another laptop.
I found the...

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Last post by PRAGUEGUY
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:15 am
TP x230 LCD cable

Last post by PRAGUEGUY « Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:18 am
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by PRAGUEGUY » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:04 am

I also need an LCD cable... again somebody wants to rip me off.
I was told the cable can cost some 80 USD...

I found one advertised as cable for...

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Last post by PRAGUEGUY
Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:18 am
SOLVED: Upgrading keyboard to backlit, X230?

Last post by w0qj « Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:05 am
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by murak » Sun Oct 09, 2016 12:29 pm

Just a quick question: I have a SWE X230 with a non-backlit keyboard that my toddler destroyed the trackpoint buttons on. Can I just order a backlit...

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Last post by w0qj
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:05 am
X230 Bios Update Question

Last post by Dorin_ « Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:26 am
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by PandorasThinkpad » Thu Oct 13, 2016 2:41 pm

Hi Folks!

I have an X200s with quite an old bios and also an R500 which has quite an old bios, too...but both machines run stable and good,..now...

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Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:26 am
X250 with M.2 and dual OS

Last post by hengster « Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:26 am
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by Koulou » Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:33 am

Hello guys

I recently bought a second hand X250 with an Intel 240gb SSD installed and I am planning to install also an M.2 SSD to install Linux.
I...

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Last post by hengster
Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:26 am
x260 and Microsoft's Wireless Display Adapter (P3Q-00020)

Last post by efrant « Sun Dec 18, 2016 2:56 pm
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by efrant » Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:23 am

I just ordered an x260, and it should arrive this week. Was just wondering if anyone knows if Microsoft's Wireless Display Adapter works with the...

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Last post by efrant
Sun Dec 18, 2016 2:56 pm
Broken scroll button - replace?

Last post by murak « Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:19 pm
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by murak » Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:29 am

The scroll button on my X230 keyboard got ripped off, is it possible to buy a new one and replace it yourself or is a new keyboard my best option?...

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Last post by murak
Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:19 pm
X260 and X240 - External Batteries - Interchangeable?

Last post by hengster « Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:58 pm
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by Stingray » Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:08 pm

Will X260 take external batteries that were meant to to used with X240s or X250? I am trying to buy an external battery but all ebay has are...

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Last post by hengster
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:58 pm
X230t Battery is New, fully charged but does not work

Last post by w0qj « Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:54 am
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by hqaddomi » Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:55 pm

Hello,

I have a X230t with a new purchased battery, it shows that the battery is fully charged and it was charging when I first put it in the...

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Last post by w0qj
Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:54 am
X250 review by an old school ThinkPad fan

Last post by Kilkenny « Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:21 pm
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by Kilkenny » Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:52 am

There are a lot of reviews of newer ThinkPads out there, but none focused on the kinds of things I am interested in. So, for the sake of Googlers, I...

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Last post by Kilkenny
Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:21 pm
Holding X240 by bottom left corner may cause data loss ?

Last post by laurar1979 « Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:24 pm
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by Puppy » Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:35 am

Interesting issue

Quote (in case it disappears from Lenovo forum): When I lift up the laptop by the bottom left hand corner (on the left of the...

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Last post by laurar1979
Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:24 pm
X250 freeze at "Starting Windows" even from recovery CD

Last post by oliversl « Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:22 pm
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by oliversl » Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:24 pm

Hi,
after updating the BIOS form 14-jul-2016:

The X250 freezes on the animation of Starting Windows on Windows 7 Pro 64bit. The same happen with...

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Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:22 pm

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