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L530 identifying the BIOS chip

Last post by giammi56 « Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:04 am

by giammi56 » Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:04 am

Dear community,

I am puzzled by apparently contradictory information. I am looking to flash the BIOS of my L530 (which is now bricked), but I...

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Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:04 am
[REQUEST] L530 BIOS DUMP

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by giammi56 » Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:11 am

Dear community,

I bricked my L530. I have tried several recovery strategies, but nothing seem to work.
My last attempt is to flash the BIOS, but I...

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Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:11 am
L530 BIOS mod recovery (bricked?)

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:25 am
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by giammi56 » Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:34 am

Hi to all of you dear Lthinkers,

I have attempted a BIOS mod for my L530 with the well-know ch341 EEPROM method and not it doesn't turn on any more....

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Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:25 am
L15 HDD password problem

Last post by jblazkow « Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:50 pm

by jblazkow » Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:50 pm

Hi, today I experienced weird problem with hdd password.
I left computer open for a while and when I returned I saw the screen with password prompt...

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Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:50 pm
L430 replacement screen QHD

Last post by alexces « Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:16 am

by alexces » Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:16 am

Hi everyone. I want to replace TN-screen on QHD IPS.
Unfortunately in internet no information about this replacement.
Is this possible or not?

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Last post by alexces
Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:16 am
Anyone here own an L440?

Last post by Omineca « Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:52 pm
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by Omineca » Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:30 pm

I have found some decent deals on these (under CAD $100). Does anyone have any experience upgrading the L440? It looks like cpu, ram, ssd, and screen...

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Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:52 pm
L530 brief puff of smoke and getting hot

Last post by atagunov « Thu Oct 01, 2020 3:43 pm
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by abjumpr » Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:36 pm

Hello all,

Was just doing normal things on my L530, and suddenly I saw a puff of smoke in the air and smelled something hot. I immediately noticed...

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Last post by atagunov
Thu Oct 01, 2020 3:43 pm
L430 green blinking power button, won't boot

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:04 am
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by mautothewow » Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:44 pm

I have a video I can show of the issue, but can't figure out how to attach it.

Anyway, here is what's going on:
Lenovo L430 was working fine, then...

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:04 am
LCD thinkpad L460

Last post by kiterunner « Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:00 am
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by kiterunner » Thu Jul 23, 2020 12:50 am

Hello, i just got mint condition L460, super shape, unfortunately it still have 1366X768 screen, its normal with no issues, but i think it will be...

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Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:00 am
Lenovo Thinkad L540 - Backlight Fuse, dim display ?

Last post by AccountSaver « Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:19 am

by AccountSaver » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:19 am

Hello to all,

I had a broken L540 on the corner, with broken screen and blown fuse, it was showing just fine before.
I changed even the cable,and...

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Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:19 am
L440 backlight fuse location?

Last post by Mandrak « Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:57 am
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by Mandrak » Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:37 pm

Does anyone know the location of backlight fuse for Thinkpad L440?

I have tried with 3 different screens and two flat cables. Screens are from T440...

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Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:57 am
Lenovo Thinkpad L480 - Replace LCD - higher brightness

Last post by jaspen-meyer « Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:39 am
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by pitchdown » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:28 am

Hello,
i have here a Thinkpad L480 with Full HD screen.
This screen is not bright enough for me.
Is there an option to replace the screen for a model...

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Last post by jaspen-meyer
Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:39 am
Thinkpad L560 with Intel Wireless-AC 9260

Last post by ecuecu « Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:07 am

by ecuecu » Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:07 am

I just want to confirm that Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - wifi adapter- M.2 2230 - 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 works out of the box with Thinkpad L560, with...

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Last post by ecuecu
Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:07 am
schematic Lenovo Thinkpad L 440/540

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:57 am
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by clauoribeiro » Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:56 pm

Good afternoon everyone !
Do I need a Lenovo Thinkpad L440 / 540 laptop wiring diagram or similar can someone help me ???

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Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:57 am
UEFI BIOS update 1.33 > 1.35 bricked my L460

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:49 am
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by Mueller1337 » Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:04 am

Hello,
I conducted a bios update prompted by Lenovo vantage. Everything went normal. At the end of the flashing process the laptop should restart but...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:49 am
ThinkPad L540 Touchpad and Trackpoint suddenly stop workin

Last post by luca9903 « Sat Dec 01, 2018 2:52 pm

by luca9903 » Sat Dec 01, 2018 2:52 pm

Hi,

As specified in the subject I have a problem with the TouchPad and the Trackpoint, during the use both peripherals stop working but if I plug an...

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Last post by luca9903
Sat Dec 01, 2018 2:52 pm
need help with L540 keyboard replacement

Last post by Screamer « Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:21 pm
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by loximity » Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:47 pm

so I accidentally broke my L540 keyboard by accidentally spraying a mist of water onto it.... i thought it would put up just like my T410/T420, but...

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Last post by Screamer
Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:21 pm
L450

Last post by frostburn « Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:26 pm
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by frostburn » Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:43 am

hello im wondering if someone could help me out my L450's battery died and it wouldn't turn back on. I took it apart and the 'fuse' that's after the...

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Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:26 pm
Opinions on ThinkPad L470?

Last post by ak_007 « Sun Oct 15, 2017 1:38 am
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by IvanNane » Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:24 am

Hey 🙂

I'm buying new ThinkPad L470. I was wondering is there any review on this device? And can you tell me about quality of device. I know that T...

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Sun Oct 15, 2017 1:38 am
Adding a second harddisk on L540

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:47 am
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by hmilz » Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:24 am

Hi everyone,

I am trying to add a second HDD to my L540 using a caddy for the Ultrabay. The primary HDD is a Samsung 128GB SSD, 2,5 , attached to...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:47 am
BIOS password LOCKED L460 HELP?!

Last post by cypher « Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:56 pm
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by cypher » Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:48 am

Guys i have a laptop that has BIOS supervisor password, i do not know the password, that's why i'm asking for help.
ok now i've tried many things,...

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Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:56 pm
ThinkPad L460 - ICC profile

Last post by alex_ggg « Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:02 am

by alex_ggg » Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:02 am

Hi guys,

I just bought ThinkPad L460 (1366x768), but i don`t like the colours of the display ().
I read that installing ICC profile for the...

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Last post by alex_ggg
Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:02 am
L450 & OS X

Last post by mediaproll « Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:23 am

by mediaproll » Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:23 am

Hello everybody,
I'm looking for help to my problem. I want to install OS X (EC or Yosemite) on my Thinkpad L450.
All attempts failed . Now I read...

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Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:23 am
Disable touchpad does not stick

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:46 am
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by murak » Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:14 am

I just installed Windows 10 on a L430 along with the synaptics driver. I only want to use the trackpoint and therefor disable the touchpad, however...

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Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:46 am
L430 fuses, fan error

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:37 pm
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by ThinkBram » Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:04 am

Dear Forum members, I'm dealing with a Lenovo L430 that doesn't work properly. It gives a fan error and then does not boot. The fan does run for a...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:37 pm
Issues with initiating dvd interface

Last post by Tim293 « Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:52 pm

by Tim293 » Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:52 pm

Hello - for some reason I am unable to intimidate a dvd playing in our L540.

Is there an app I need to use? Nothing is readily available from the...

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Last post by Tim293
Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:52 pm
L440 Supervisor PWD recovery with Joe's KMX1 - Eeeprom location

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:01 am
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by neukrisz » Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:30 am

I have to recover the forgotten supervisor PWD with Joe's KMX1 tool on an L440 unit but I don't know where is the chip itself.

Please help me if you...

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Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:01 am
Need Help To Install DVD Burner in ThinkPad L440 Ultrabay Slot

Last post by superhart « Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:17 pm

by superhart » Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:17 pm

I have a ThinkPad L440 and want to install an internal DVD burner in the ultrabay slot. I have a DVD burner, part number OA65626 available but it...

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Last post by superhart
Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:17 pm
Thinkpad L450 + 4K external monitor @60hz: possible?

Last post by federicocozzi « Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:37 am

by federicocozzi » Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:37 am

Hello,
I am considering to buy a Thinkpad L450 a connect it to an external 4K monitor (Dell P2415Q) with a DisplayPort cable.
I would like to get...

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Last post by federicocozzi
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:37 am
L540 with no ExpressCard reader slot ?

Last post by dr_st « Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:57 pm
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by .nox » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:44 pm

I got my L540 expecting a big hole for the expresscard slot on the left side, but there was just a cover.

1- Do I just have to remove the cover to...

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Last post by dr_st
Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:57 pm
L430: keyboard backlight

Last post by jal2 « Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:27 pm
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by jal2 » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:42 pm

Hi,

has anyone already tried to mod a L430 (or L530) for a working keyboard backlight? Would be nice in the absence of the Thinklight on these...

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Last post by jal2
Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:27 pm
Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Honest Review [Long Post]

Last post by arthurdaniel « Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:04 pm
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by A31 » Sat May 24, 2014 3:47 pm

Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Review

Before I begin…

I would to like to point out that this is not a professional review, but simply a user’s review...

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Last post by arthurdaniel
Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:04 pm
L530/L430 processor upgrade to an i7 quadcore

Last post by hhhd1 « Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:30 pm

by hhhd1 » Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:30 pm

The FRU list lists the highest processor to be:

i7-3520M

will either the Thinkpad L530 or L430 support the 3632qm or the 3612qm processors - both...

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Last post by hhhd1
Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:30 pm
Office 2013 emails stuck in outbox only on Lenovo W530 and W

Last post by rsingh « Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:39 pm

by rsingh » Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:39 pm

we upgraded users from office 2007 exchange services to Office 2013. Users are having emails stuck in their outlook outbox after they try...

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Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:39 pm
L540 status indicator?

Last post by salin « Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:46 am
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by salin » Sun Oct 05, 2014 10:46 pm

Just received a new L540.
The guy who's setting it up for me wants a full charge on the battery.
I have not turned this laptop on yet. I just...

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Last post by salin
Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:46 am
L430 issues with docking

Last post by Davidvsqz90 « Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:36 pm

by Davidvsqz90 » Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:36 pm

Hi my work gave me an L430 and a dock. When I undock and dock in the office, I have to manually switch it to either WiFi or LAN. Can anyone assist...

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Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:36 pm
Problem with L530

Last post by TTY « Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:42 am
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by makocko » Thu May 08, 2014 8:14 am

Dear all,

I am having a weird problem with my a bit more than a year old L530 (with i3 2,4 ghz, 4 gb ram, 500 gb hdd, original win 7 home); the...

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Last post by TTY
Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:42 am
L440 - Anybody got any idea when it's coming to the UK?

Last post by A31 « Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:56 pm
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by A31 » Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:30 am

I'm looking at buying a laptop soon(ish) and I am interested in the L series. I was looking at the L430 but I am aware that the L440 has now replaced...

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Last post by A31
Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:56 pm
L430 webcam... I don't have it..I want it!

Last post by nnikitas « Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:58 pm

by nnikitas » Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:58 pm

Hello,
I have a Thinkpad L430 (machine 2466-D86 ) with 3 years warranty that I just opened and realised there's no integrated camera :( :( If I...

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Last post by nnikitas
Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:58 pm
ThinkPad L430 ram upgrade...

Last post by Rockrz « Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:26 pm
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by Rockrz » Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:31 pm

Anybody know where a good instructional video can be found to show one how to install ram in a ThinkPad L430 ?

Looking to upgrade from 8 gigs to...

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Last post by Rockrz
Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:26 pm
L430, no sound on battery.

Last post by deaner « Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:37 pm
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by deaner » Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:04 am

Hello all,
I have a thinkpad L430 and I did a complete format and reinstall of windows 7 64bit, I ran Lenovo system update and all went ok. When the...

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Last post by deaner
Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:37 pm
Unauthorized network card L530 and Ericsson F5521gw

Last post by twistero « Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:33 am
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by christiande » Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:12 am

hi

I know that topic is repeated but i have not found a solution for my problem.
I have a new ThinkPad L530 2481-3PG and want to get a Ericsson...

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Last post by twistero
Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:33 am
ThinkLight on L530

Last post by jayton4 « Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:45 pm
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by daniel996 » Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:10 am

I feel slightly dudded - the L530 I bought for my wife has the new chiclet style keyboard, and the new key combo for ThinkLight is Fn + Spacebar,...

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Last post by jayton4
Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:45 pm
L430/L530 picture

Last post by l4m4tko « Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:24 pm
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by Ibthink » Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:34 pm

Hi,
here is the first picture of the L430/L530:

The new hinges are looking much classier than the old L-Series and it looks much thinner than the...

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Last post by l4m4tko
Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:24 pm
Installing windows XP on L530

Last post by Rochefort « Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:08 am
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by shiny » Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:42 am

I just got a thinkpad L530 and was would like to install windows XP on it. Just wondered if this is possible and whether I need a 3rd party SATA...

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Last post by Rochefort
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:08 am
L530 First Test

Last post by Ibthink « Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:27 am

by Ibthink » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:27 am

Here is the first test of the L530: Very nice evolution of the L520. :)

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Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:27 am

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