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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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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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Sat Nov 30, 2024 5:50 pm
X230T Battery source

Last post by irock « Fri Mar 06, 2026 5:10 pm
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by WVZR1 » Mon Aug 11, 2025 12:41 pm

Needing a battery for my X230T. It currently has a FRU P/N 45N1079 (ASM P/N 45N1078). That's additionally tagged as 67+. It extends from the rear...

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Rectangular hole in bottom of x280

Last post by babblefish « Thu Feb 12, 2026 4:52 am
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by PaulosK » Fri Jul 04, 2025 6:01 am

There is a rectangular hole on the bottom of my x280, it doesn't connect to anything, it just exists. I just saw it 2 years later buying the laptop,...

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Thu Feb 12, 2026 4:52 am
Will X220 Tablet palmrest fit X230 Tablet?

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by tts_rayhan » Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:28 pm

I recently acquired an X230 Tablet and want to perform the classic keyboard mod. The tabs on the X220 keyboard is much thicker than the ones on X230....

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Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:28 pm
x230t 1-3-3-1 beeps

Last post by falkon « Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:10 pm
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by arsenars » Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:06 am

Hi. My x230t get 1-3-3-1 beeps when booting up and not start with black screen. I understand that it can be different problems. But maybe problem is...

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Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:10 pm
X230T I7 (Fru 04W6720) not working just beeping :(

Last post by friedrich-eugen « Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:51 am
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by friedrich-eugen » Fri Jun 06, 2025 2:54 pm

I do have a spare x230T systemboard, that I bought unused and that is obviously not used, that I intend to use.

But: installing the systemboard...

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Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:51 am
x230t display not working

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Dec 19, 2025 7:01 am
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by sleeping_nicodemus » Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:43 pm

x230t internal display bricked after update?

I updated arch last night - used the system for a while and shut it down.

Today the internal display...

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Fri Dec 19, 2025 7:01 am
x390 yoga. hibernation drain. PLEASE

Last post by Crisser6719 « Fri Dec 12, 2025 7:31 am
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by 755 » Sun Sep 14, 2025 7:58 am

PLEASE HELP.
I had a fleet of these. still have a bunch in operation. 20nn's 20nq's. a bunch with different configs but all x390 yoga's. i5 with...

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Fri Dec 12, 2025 7:31 am
X230 hardware replacement

Last post by diling3r « Mon Nov 17, 2025 12:36 pm
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by diling3r » Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:22 am

Hi fellow thinkpaders,

can you help me with some specs ?
Here is some hardware I need to replace/purchase on my X230 :

usb 2.0 port (replacement)...

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 12:36 pm
X230 , it's possible a WiFi 7 upgrade ?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu Nov 13, 2025 7:14 pm
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by Pikaetas » Tue Sep 09, 2025 9:32 am

Hi there !! Another x230 fanatic with 1vyrain bios mod who wants to upgrade the wifi at max !!

As far as I know, the newest card tested and fully...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Thu Nov 13, 2025 7:14 pm
Choosing the right SSD to install in the WWAN slot (X230, X240, and T480)

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by br1anstorm » Thu Oct 02, 2025 11:29 am

For years I have been a devotee of the T-series, mainly a trusty and solid T430, which was succeeded by the T430s which I am currently using.

On...

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Sat Oct 04, 2025 4:55 pm
Hinges on x230 very stiff

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by thinksnake » Sun Aug 31, 2025 10:10 am

Hello my thinkhead, first time posting here.

Found myself a fully working x230 from my local e-dumpster with only a dead battery and no hard disk....

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Sun Aug 31, 2025 10:10 am
X230 batteries?

Last post by steveadorjan « Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:37 am
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by steveadorjan » Wed Aug 20, 2025 5:16 pm

I have a couple of X230s which are still in great condition. All running on original batteries and I also have a couple of genuine spare batteries...

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Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:37 am
Manjaro OS fails to load

Last post by kay-dee « Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:55 am
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by kay-dee » Tue Aug 12, 2025 11:45 am

I get the Lenovo splash screen on my X270 but the os fails to load. I solved the problem initially by de-powering the machine for 15-minutes and then...

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:55 am
ThinkPad x280

Last post by nama3nitto « Sat Aug 02, 2025 5:31 am
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by nama3nitto » Fri Jun 13, 2025 8:42 pm

>ordered refurbished Thinkpad x280
>bad N key
>corrupted SSD
>had to take it out
>run linux via USB
ive ordered a compatible SSD
ill have to order...

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Last post by nama3nitto
Sat Aug 02, 2025 5:31 am
Thinkpad x230t - Backlit Keyboard Not Working

Last post by ArchiMark « Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:17 am
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by ArchiMark » Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:52 pm

Hi,

Hope this is right place to post this.....need input please.

Just received a nice condition Thinkpad x230t convertible.

However, I can't get...

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Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:17 am
x230 4 beeps after 1vyrain.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:29 pm
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by kyotokyoto » Tue Jun 24, 2025 6:36 pm

Laptop worked before 1vyrain mod(i had 2.55 bios ver before mod). i pressed power button while it was modding, cuz it said like press power button or...

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:29 pm
Powered USB 2.0 port (the yellow one) issue

Last post by babblefish « Thu May 15, 2025 11:59 pm
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by babblefish » Thu May 15, 2025 3:53 am

The powered USB 2.0 port (the yellow one on the right side) in my X230T is dead. I can wiggle the yellow piece around and it will sit in a different...

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Thu May 15, 2025 11:59 pm
X230T + Windows 7 + AXE3000H = 0

Last post by babblefish « Wed May 14, 2025 6:45 am
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by babblefish » Wed May 14, 2025 12:12 am

Everyone probably knows this already, but I didn't. I just bought a MPE-AXE3000H WiFi card for my Windows 7 X230T machine because I wanted faster...

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Wed May 14, 2025 6:45 am
X230T Drivers?

Last post by dr_st « Wed May 14, 2025 2:04 am
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by babblefish » Tue May 13, 2025 3:21 am

New to this forum and was looking in the Drivers area to get drivers for my newly acquired X230T but there doesn't seem to be any there. Not even a...

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Wed May 14, 2025 2:04 am
x230t WiFi not recognized

Last post by babblefish « Tue May 13, 2025 11:14 pm
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by Dani Costi » Fri Apr 11, 2025 12:23 pm

Hello everyone!

I bought a ThinkPad X230 Tablet a while back, untested. The only problem I’ve encountered so far is with the wireless card. Even...

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Last post by babblefish
Tue May 13, 2025 11:14 pm
[X230] Magnesium body repair

Last post by babblefish « Tue May 13, 2025 4:03 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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Tue May 13, 2025 4:03 am
X260 freezes for few seconds

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by prudicz1 » Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:55 am

Hello. I own Thinkpad x260 and sometimes it's freezes for few seconds. Bios updated and ssd swaped for new. Working on Win10. I woud be greatful for...

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Sat Apr 26, 2025 4:55 am
X270 Screen OLED

Last post by rtreccani « Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:55 pm
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by bmt » Sun Mar 02, 2025 4:11 pm

Hi Everyone,

I have an x270, and I want to replace its screen as I need something more color accurate and bright. Looking around, I came across this...

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Last post by rtreccani
Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:55 pm
X230 OLED Mod

Last post by 217eastbroadway « Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:34 pm

by 217eastbroadway » Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:34 pm

I'm trying to mod a thinkpad X230 with an OLED panel.
PANEL MODEL: Samsung ATNA33XC11

On panelook the panel is displayed has needing a 3.3/10v...

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Last post by 217eastbroadway
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:34 pm
Mystery 16GB SSD in X250

Last post by fishybawb « Sat Apr 05, 2025 2:00 am
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by fishybawb » Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:50 pm

Bit of a strange one... I bought a secondhand X250 and noticed a SanDisk 16GB U110 SSD showing up in the BIOS. Cool, it must have an extra SSD in the...

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Last post by fishybawb
Sat Apr 05, 2025 2:00 am
ThinkPad Randomly Going to Sleep & Left Speaker Static Noise – Need Help

Last post by Insomniac1971 « Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:32 pm
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by Zoeyrawr » Sat Mar 01, 2025 11:55 am

:help: My ThinkPad has been randomly going into sleep mode and locking itself, and I’m not sure why. Additionally, my left speaker is making a loud...

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Last post by Insomniac1971
Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:32 pm
X280 Keyboard and Trackpoint issue

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:40 am
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by kyocera234 » Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:50 pm

Hello, I have searched the board and have not found anything on this issue (probably missed it).

Quite random but very frustrating, when I turn on...

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:40 am
Best RAM for X230T

Last post by E350 « Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:44 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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Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:44 am
X220 LED board in X230?

Last post by TPFanatic « Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:04 am
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by broken120x120 » Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:50 am

Alright, this is a bit of a strange mod. As many of you are aware, the xx20 series Thinkpads marked the beginning of the great status light purge....

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Last post by TPFanatic
Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:04 am
X280 Win7 Pro 64bit driver issues

Last post by TPFanatic « Sat Mar 01, 2025 2:39 pm
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by Allounder » Sat Mar 01, 2025 6:53 am

I'm trying to install Windows 7 Pro 64bit as dual boot on my Lenovo X280 (8GB RAM, 264 GB SSD) alongside Windows 11. Win 11 installed fine, no...

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Sat Mar 01, 2025 2:39 pm
supervisor password Lenovo Thinkpad x270

Last post by Stedny « Sat Feb 22, 2025 11:55 am

by Stedny » Sat Feb 22, 2025 11:55 am

Hi, I bought a Lenovo Thinkpad X270 used 1 year ago. And now I need to run Elsawin in a virtual disk. Then I have to go into the bios to change...

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Last post by Stedny
Sat Feb 22, 2025 11:55 am
X230T Whitelist? BIOS upgrade?

Last post by E350 « Wed Feb 19, 2025 5:35 pm
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by E350 » Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:35 am

I just got a different X230T with a good port and seems to be in great shape.

First, is the Intel AC 7260 (2.4GHz & 5GHhz) card better than the...

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Last post by E350
Wed Feb 19, 2025 5:35 pm
x270 trackpoint scroll reset

Last post by mtness « Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:34 am
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by 7homR » Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:04 am

Greetings,
I'm looking for a quick way to reboot the driver for trackpoint scrolling in Windows 10. It occasionally stops working (I click the centre...

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Last post by mtness
Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:34 am
Help with BIOS Update and Modding X230T 2.55 (BIOS) and EC 1.12

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:37 am
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by Zoeyrawr » Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:27 pm

I'm having trouble updating my BIOS. My current version is 2.55 (BIOS) and EC 1.12, and I want to update it so I can mod the BIOS. However, I’m stuck...

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Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:37 am
New aftermarket 9 cell battery temperature sensor 25c

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Tue Dec 03, 2024 8:44 pm
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by marlboro95 » Mon Dec 02, 2024 3:32 am

Hi,
Purchased a 9 cell 44++ battery from Kingsener.
Charge seems to hold well and the capacity exceeds OEM which is nice.
But the temperature sensor...

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Tue Dec 03, 2024 8:44 pm
x230 i7-3615qe swap

Last post by ansic « Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:05 pm
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by MajorBananaMan » Sat Nov 23, 2024 9:36 pm

Hi, I'm new to this form. I recently got into Thinkpads and already have 7 :D T/R61 and x230/220. I would like to swap in an i7-3615qe into my x230....

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Last post by ansic
Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:05 pm
SOLVED: X230 & S230u panel swap

Last post by beesyrup « Wed Nov 20, 2024 7:22 am
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by beesyrup » Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:55 am

Long time lurker, first time poster. I wanted to ask a question that I couldn't find an answer to.

Some context: I have a X230 with a LP125WH2-SLT1...

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Last post by beesyrup
Wed Nov 20, 2024 7:22 am
On X230 Tablet to Control/Disable Touch Pad in Windows 11 you must download and install Windows 10 Synaptics Driver

Last post by TPFanatic « Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:46 pm
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by E350 » Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:44 pm

Synaptics ThinkPad UltraNav Driver 53.13 MB 19.0.17.142 24 Mar 2020

Here:

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Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:46 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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Last post by axur-delmeria
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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Last post by axur-delmeria
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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Last post by Big McLargeHuge
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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Last post by RealBlackStuff
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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Last post by RealBlackStuff
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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Last post by nekhrist
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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Last post by TOTAL
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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Tue May 28, 2024 5:23 pm

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