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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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Tue Dec 27, 2022 8:06 pm
X240/s: How-to replace the Clunkpad with an X250 Touchpad+buttons

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by RealBlackStuff » Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:30 pm
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How to install the X250 Synaptics touchpad+buttons driver in an X240/X240s:

1. Download this (Lenovo X250) Synaptics driver:
ONLY for W7, W8,...
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Fri May 13, 2022 4:33 pm
ThinkPad X270 Fingerprint Sensor Upgrade

Last post by axur-delmeria « Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:46 am
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by SeanCasey96 » Wed Oct 02, 2024 6:35 am

Hello, I have a ThinkPad X270 base model without fingerprint sensor, this means the palm rest base does not include the small hole for the...

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Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:46 am
Soldering a i7-3612QM on x230? Also quad core useres what are the temps?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:19 pm
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by phobiak » Sun Sep 22, 2024 1:39 pm

So i was wondering if i were to solder a i7-3612QM on the mainboard would it work with stock bious or would i have to flash coreboot before soldering...

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Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:19 pm
X390 possible WQHD display upgrade?

Last post by Big McLargeHuge « Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:07 am
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by DrathVader » Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:17 pm

I've been a ThinkPad owner since the X220 era but this is my first post here, so hello everyone.

Has anyone tried hacking the X390 with a higher...

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Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:07 am
X250 strange problem

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:02 am
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by Swonco » Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:03 pm

Hi Guys,

Strange and interesting problem with my Thinkpad.

Subject: Thinkpad X240 with motherboard from X250 (original had 3-3-1 error). New RAM,...

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:02 am
X250 Main board Replacement

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:43 am
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by fleamourian » Sun Jul 28, 2024 10:27 am

As per HMM states, only a Lenovo technician can change serial numbers & the boards unique identifier. Should I give up now? I blew backlight fuse on...

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Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:43 am
Messed up my X230?

Last post by olekor « Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:15 am
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by reeloop » Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:11 pm

Hi,

I bought a cheap X230 on ebay a while ago with a broken display, the seller didn´t know much more about it and it was very cheap so I gave it a...

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Last post by olekor
Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:15 am
Using Intel AX200 M.2 WLAN card with mini-PCIe <-> M.2 adapter on Lenovo ThinkPad X230 - it works

Last post by nekhrist « Wed Jun 12, 2024 9:55 am
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by mp107 » Tue May 05, 2020 4:23 am

Hi,

I would like to report that after disabling the BIOS/UEFI whitelist using 1vyrain and equipping with a M.2 mini-PCIe adapter (image on left) the...

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Wed Jun 12, 2024 9:55 am
X230 update video driver

Last post by axur-delmeria « Fri Jun 07, 2024 1:43 am
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by Thinkthonk » Thu Jun 06, 2024 9:41 am

Thinkpad X230, Intel i5, 8GB RAM, GNU Linux Trisquel, OS boot, Mesa Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (IVB GT2)

Been having problems when watching YouTube....

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Fri Jun 07, 2024 1:43 am
Two ssds in x230?

Last post by TOTAL « Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:40 pm
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by TOTAL » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:58 pm

Is it possible at all to put two ssds into the thinkpad? I have one sata but it becomes too small. Considering two options: a single bigger sata or...

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Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:40 pm
x230 fingerprint replace

Last post by TOTAL « Tue May 28, 2024 5:23 pm
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by TOTAL » Wed May 15, 2024 8:17 pm

Hi
I am going to replace the palmrest actually but buying one with the hole but not the sensor, so I need to move it to the new palmrest.

From my...

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Last post by TOTAL
Tue May 28, 2024 5:23 pm
X395 long bootup time

Last post by wujstefan « Mon May 27, 2024 2:12 am

by wujstefan » Mon May 27, 2024 2:12 am

Hello all,

I have recently got a X395 (I'm definitely not in love to say the least with the new thinkpad lines, but a non-Intel unit was just very...

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Mon May 27, 2024 2:12 am
[X230] Ricoh SD Card Spec!

Last post by Norb27 « Thu May 23, 2024 5:45 am
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by StuB » Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:20 am

Just got myself some Sandisk Ultra 120MB/s U1 C10 cards. No reason to doubt their authenticity but they're no faster than my Extreme 90MB/s U3 C10...

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Last post by Norb27
Thu May 23, 2024 5:45 am
Best RAM for X230T

Last post by E350 « Wed May 22, 2024 12:26 am
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by E350 » Wed May 22, 2024 12:03 am

I picked up a second X230T and want to upgrade its memory to 16GB

My existing X230T has Crucial 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz

But Crucial's...

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Wed May 22, 2024 12:26 am
Can the keyboard patch mod for x230 work if it is librebooted?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sat May 04, 2024 9:38 pm
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by agrygorn » Sat May 04, 2024 10:50 am

Hey, I recently bought a librebooted x230 and would like to mod a x220 keyboard in it. I watched a couple guide and read but I dont know if I can...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sat May 04, 2024 9:38 pm
X270/X280 won't start after removing back over without AC adapter

Last post by onespeedbiker « Wed May 01, 2024 6:03 pm
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by onespeedbiker » Wed May 01, 2024 3:19 pm

This happened to me with both computers. The first time I was installing a backlit keyboard in my X270 (a lot of disassembly). Afterwards the button...

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Wed May 01, 2024 6:03 pm
HELP! I Cant access BIOS menu during windows 11 start

Last post by onespeedbiker « Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:29 pm
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by canonmasta » Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:07 pm

Good evening. I happened to buy a hard drive to install windows 11 on my Thinkpad X230. Everything went fine. I have installed it successfully, but...

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Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:29 pm
[X230] Magnesium body repair

Last post by samveen « Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:29 am
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by samveen » Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:38 pm

I have an X230 I bought off Ebay back in 2020/2021 which was working fine till recently. However the dusty environment in India has taken a toll on...

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Last post by samveen
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:29 am
Fix a trackpad's left-click button on x230

Last post by TOTAL « Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:33 am

by TOTAL » Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:33 am

It has got worn out mechanically and needs a strong press to click. Is there a fairly simple way to fix that?

I very much prefer the non-original...

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Last post by TOTAL
Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:33 am
[X230]Keyboard Cleanup and Chassis/Lid Repairs

Last post by samveen « Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:53 am
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by samveen » Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:48 am

Note : I'll be using the first post as a blog and compendium of all the info I come across.

I bought a slightly damaged (physically, but not...

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Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:53 am
An x230 keyboard?!

Last post by TOTAL « Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:28 pm
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by TOTAL » Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:32 am

My trackpoint mouse button is becoming unresponsive so seeking to buy the whole keyboard. That's how I have found this:

Could it be compatible...

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Last post by TOTAL
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:28 pm
Useful improvement of x230 touchpad functionality

Last post by TOTAL « Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:09 pm

by TOTAL » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:09 pm

The trackpad's left button has stopped clicking so until I replace the keyboard, I have switched to using the touchpad. Never worked 100% reliably,...

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Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:09 pm
Issues with new backlit keyboard for Thinkpad X230

Last post by dowe « Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:25 am
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by dowe » Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:30 pm

I bought a new backlit keyboard (UK layout) on Ebay for my X230. Its exact specs are:

Parts no. 0C01947
FRU no. 04X1264
Model no. CS12BL-85CB...

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Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:25 am
[x280] Undervolting permanantly disabled? BIOS downgrade blocked!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:47 am
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by Bookoflife » Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:21 am

Trying to extend battery life + lower temperatures by undervolting X280. This thread shows good results from doing so + other threads for T480 say...

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Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:47 am
Which basic dock for X260?

Last post by devinfriday « Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:32 pm
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by devinfriday » Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:05 pm

Hi, i am searching for a dock for X260, which part number for a basic one?

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Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:32 pm
X260 something loose inside making a clunk when it's turned over

Last post by mikemex « Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:19 am
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by Tired » Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:55 am

Hello everyone.
I'm wondering what it can be that's loose inside an x260 making a fairly solid clunk when the laptop is turned over.
I just bought it...

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Last post by mikemex
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:19 am
X230 with X220 keyboard: Yellow "Device missing" (ACPI) in "Device manager" after upgrading from Win 11 22H2 to 23H2

Last post by TPFanatic « Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:06 pm
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by kokkolis » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:06 pm

Hello all, I've upgraded (with difficulty!) my X230 from Win 11 22H2 to 23H2. For the upgrade, I've had to delete all files & settings (nothing I've...

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Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:06 pm
X230 Bluetooth?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:31 am
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by Vmks2024 » Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:20 pm

Hi new to the forum , wondering if my x230 would have Bluetooth or be able to install Bluetooth inside it or would I need to go with a dongle ? Don't...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:31 am
[X230]Battery recalibration weirdness

Last post by samveen « Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:31 am

by samveen » Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:31 am

Hi all,

My X230 has been behaving itself pretty well since I got it mid 2019 (secondhand in india, from a bulk secondhand vendor). It's been my...

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Last post by samveen
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:31 am
[X270] Type 20HN - upgrade to touchscreen ?

Last post by DON2003 « Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:31 pm
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by Greddy7 » Tue Jun 16, 2020 4:06 pm

Hello,

i have an X270, Typ 20HN, i5-7200, i want change from fhd to fhd touchscreen. I only found X270 Typ 20K6 with Touchscreen. Not the Typ 20HN,...

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Last post by DON2003
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:31 pm
X230t beeps twice and blank screen

Last post by BannerMast « Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:13 pm
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by BannerMast » Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:18 am

Hello, while changing the screen of my x230t, I broke something, because now it won't boot properly at all. it still does the 1-3-3-1 beeps if I dont...

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Last post by BannerMast
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:13 pm
X230 trackpoint, mouse buttons and some keys still not working after keyboard change

Last post by frog4 « Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:22 am
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by frog4 » Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:24 pm

I recently changed a faulty jack socket on my Thinkpad X230. After reassembling everything, when I booted the laptop and got to the power-on password...

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Last post by frog4
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:22 am
X230 CPU Upgrade

Last post by Palain « Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:12 am
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by George Soros » Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:49 pm

Hello, just a quick question is the x230 cpu upgradeable.

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Last post by Palain
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:12 am
Any considerations with this mobo swap?

Last post by mikemex « Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:30 pm
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by canonmasta » Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:36 am

Good morning. I am new in the forum. I take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Alvaro from Spain and I am the proud owner of a second...

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Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:30 pm
x230 Wi-Fi card replacement and external antenna

Last post by Qing Dao « Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:59 am
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by Teddy98 » Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:39 am

Hello, i'm interested in replacing the wi-fi card on my x230 and maybe adding an external antenna as well. What is the best one i can get ?
I have to...

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Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:59 am
Wrong Time in Windows 10/11 (-1h)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:29 am
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by canonmasta » Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:22 pm

Good evening. I have a problem with my x230 and Windows.
It turns out that the operating system shows one hour less always.
The time in the BIOS is...

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Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:29 am
[Question] Does X280 i3 4gb soldered only have one slot of ram?

Last post by benlimanto « Thu Dec 14, 2023 6:39 pm
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by benlimanto » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:07 am

Hello, I'm thinking of buying X280 i3 8130u for my daily driver, as I sold my X220 just 1 month ago. I just want to make sure, even with 4gb ram, I...

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Last post by benlimanto
Thu Dec 14, 2023 6:39 pm
Win 10 update broke my backlight/Fn Key (X240)

Last post by DavidGould « Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:17 pm
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by DavidGould » Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:28 am

This happened at least 8 months ago. Using a keyboard tester, Windows no longer recognises the Fn key in the bottom left of the keyboard. Since then...

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Last post by DavidGould
Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:17 pm
HELP! My X230 decided not to charge my non-genuine battery.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:07 am
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by canonmasta » Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:31 pm

Good evening. I have a battery for my TinkPad x230 that is not original.
It works perfectly, but every now and then I get a message when I boot up...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:07 am
X230 Palmrest Supplier

Last post by JPOESQ « Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:08 am

by JPOESQ » Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:08 am

Does any have a favorite supplier for X230 parts? I need a new X230 palmrest. Thanks.

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Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:08 am
X230 keyboard

Last post by TPFanatic « Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:31 am
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by steffy_k » Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:26 am

Hello

I have a Lenovo X230 which still serves me well, I have 4 or 5 keys which no longer seem to work..
I took it apart, uncapped it, cleaned all...

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Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:31 am
X230 - what SSD will best fit in the WWAN slot?

Last post by br1anstorm « Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:17 pm
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by br1anstorm » Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:59 pm

My trusty T430 has just failed (and I have posted separately about this in the T430 sub-forum). Might take some time to repair. Looks as if I will...

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Last post by br1anstorm
Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:17 pm
X230T Keyboard trackpad button issue replacement?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:59 am
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by blink » Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:29 am

Hi,
i have an X230T & the scroll & right click buttons dont seem to work.
What are my options to get them working again Please.
I have removed them...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:59 am
X230 1440p backlight dead

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:41 am
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by apojoga » Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:57 pm

Hi,

I have a nice X230 from Jacky modded with a 1440p panel. The backlight just went dead one day. It boots fine and I can see the picture if I...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:41 am
x230 - Reinstall X230 Keyboard from X220 Keyboard

Last post by astral « Sat Oct 28, 2023 3:27 pm
Replies: 1
by AlbertTW » Thu Aug 10, 2023 1:27 am

Hi, this is my first post.

I have one x230 with the x220 keyboard and ax200 wifi in place. Now I want to install the x230 keyboard but keep the...

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Last post by astral
Sat Oct 28, 2023 3:27 pm
x230 FHD Mod - Linux status and other questions

Last post by pepo « Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:00 am
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by felixduhaut » Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:44 am

Please forgive this most unassuming post - however as they say, read EVERYTHING before you solder! So in that spirit, I'd like to really cover all my...

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Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:00 am
Thinkpad X250 - Computer turns off when I open the lid after 10 seconds

Last post by piggybackbandit « Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:49 am
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by piggybackbandit » Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:35 am

I recently got a Thinkpad X250, and I am enjoying it, but I am experiencing that is annoying.

Whenever I close the laptop for 10 seconds , and try...

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Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:49 am
x250 battery 2 charging error

Last post by huba « Sat Oct 07, 2023 2:41 am

by huba » Sat Oct 07, 2023 2:41 am

Hi, I have a x250 with internal/external batteries. I have changed the external one to a new OEM one. However i have charging issue with it. When it...

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Last post by huba
Sat Oct 07, 2023 2:41 am
functional differences between x230 and x230t

Last post by dr_st « Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:21 pm
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by astral » Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:32 pm

At some point I would like to purchase myself an x230 to use as an ultraportable win7 system. when i look on ebay, the tablet versions seem to be a...

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Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:21 pm

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