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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
Lenovo X230 Keyboard Light

Last post by TPFanatic « Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:35 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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Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:35 pm
X270 power led blinks 3 times when charger plugged, wont boot

Last post by sob « Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:05 pm
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by sob » Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:03 pm

Hi,

My x270 fell the other day (while plugged in). I kept on using it just fine, and then it shutoff (while plugged) which I understood later was...

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Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:05 pm
X230 battery replacement - how to make sure I have the correct battery?

Last post by khseal « Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:14 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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Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:14 am
X230t best OS

Last post by jon617 « Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:35 pm
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by axmaxwell » Fri Dec 21, 2018 4:16 pm

I have been running my X230t with Windows 10 and I am honestly not impressed. I have much more experience with Windows 7 (I have a COA for it) but...

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Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:35 pm
Docking Station - Compatible with Thinkpad X230 Tablet?

Last post by axmaxwell « Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:14 am
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by jon617 » Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:44 pm

I have a Thinkpad X230 Tablet (aka X230t ) and looking for a compatible docking station that has DisplayPort video output?

Many docking stations...

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Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:14 am
Replaced screen with IPS now grey bar

Last post by applicationist « Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:41 am
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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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Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:41 am
The $80 X240

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Mon Dec 31, 2018 2:33 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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Mon Dec 31, 2018 2:33 pm
Webcam on x230

Last post by Distroshack « Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:05 am
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by Distroshack » Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:04 am

Hi everyone. My first post here but I’m a long time thinkpad user. My question relates to an x230 that I picked up very cheap and I needed to replace...

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Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:05 am
Expresscard lock

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by axmaxwell » Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:50 pm

Is there a way to lock the express card in place? Every time I remove my CAC card it pulls the express card CAC reader out with it

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Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:50 pm
I'm looking for X230T schematic

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:17 pm
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by melstav » Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:16 pm

As the subject would suggest, I'm trying to find a copy of the schematic for the X230T. Apparently, when Wistron designed the motherboard, they...

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Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:17 pm
How to protect x230 from unwanted booting

Last post by dr_st « Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:05 am
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by PRAGUEGUY » Tue May 01, 2018 5:38 pm

Hi, I researched this forum and others, and would like to ask about two things.
1. How can I prevent simple windows password hacks?

2. How can I...

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Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:05 am
X230 and playing Fortnite?

Last post by Thinkpad4by3 « Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:07 am
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by baertracks » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:00 am

My grandson, who is 9 years old, is asking his parents for a laptop for Christmas so that he can play the game Fortnite. His parents want him to have...

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Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:07 am
X230t ultrabase Blu-Ray drivers

Last post by axmaxwell « Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:02 pm
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by axmaxwell » Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:37 am

Hey everyone
I recently bought the Blu-ray disc drive for the ultrabase. I have had issues finding the drivers to make the ultrabase BluRay drive...

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Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:02 pm
x230 bricked after bios update?

Last post by bgravato « Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:01 pm
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by bgravato » Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:49 am

Hi,

I bought a x230 second hand on ebay (from UK) an year ago. 2x4GB ram (samsung), IPS screen, SSD, 9-cell battery, wifi, fingerprint reader,...

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Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:01 pm
General Questions about x230 FHD mod, coreboot, ME cleaner, etc

Last post by ThinkRob « Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:49 pm
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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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Last post by ThinkRob
Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:49 pm
X260 and Samsung 860 Evo Incompatibility

Last post by linktoinsanity « Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:46 pm
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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 Nov 29, 2018 5:46 pm
X230T Usb issue

Last post by nicotean « Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:47 pm
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by rdangela » Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:38 pm

My X230 tablet fell on it side while a wireless mouse receiver was installed and damaged the usb port and knocked the chip behind it out of place on...

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Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:47 pm
X230 Tablet: Intermittent boot

Last post by nicotean « Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:23 am
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by nicotean » Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:43 pm

Hello,

I recently received a used X230 Tablet with a strange boot behavior:
Sometimes, when the laptop powers up, the display remains black, the...

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Last post by nicotean
Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:23 am
SD card not detected & can't update BIOS

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:22 pm
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by oriza » Sun Nov 25, 2018 5:14 pm

Hi,

I'm having the same problem that a number of users have had where, when I insert an SD card, it isn't detected by my X230. I know it can -- when...

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Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:22 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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Last post by RealBlackStuff
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
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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Last post by Ps1982
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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Last post by madicetea
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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Last post by RealBlackStuff
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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Last post by Cigarguy
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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Last post by Cigarguy
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
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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Last post by jevette_hayes
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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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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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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Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:25 pm
axmaxwell's x230t

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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

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