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Is Jacky responding to anyone else?

Last post by jamesfawcett « Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:06 pm
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by surfbro » Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:18 pm

**UPDATE**

I did receive my laptop as of 11/11/21! Thanks Jacky, sorry for doubting you!!!

**UPDATE**

Hey all, I purchased another x210 from Jacky...

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Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:06 pm
USB 3.0 on X62

Last post by x40Dallas « Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:27 pm
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by x40Dallas » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:57 pm

Hey guys,
When I got my X62, I was told it has USB 3.0, and I see it in device manager, but in each of the three USB ports, the OS tells me the...

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Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:27 pm
51nb X210 macOS 10.15-10.16 Hackintosh EFI

Last post by brookchef « Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:55 am
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by lulujyc » Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:25 am
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This EFI config is first shared on 51nb.com by myself, you can find the original discussion here:

*IMPORTANT*
You MUST update the WhateverGreen...
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Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:55 am
X220/X230 FHD replacement display cable

Last post by theterminator93 « Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:24 am
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by X330i7 » Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:22 am

Hi guys

I've not been able to find anywhere for sale online a replacement display cable for a X230 modded with FHD. Like this:

I bought a LCD...

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Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:24 am
Needing help on how to make x220/x230 FHD/ WQHD 2K mSATA/USB3.0 work on X230 Motherboard FHD modded by XYTech.

Last post by X220HoustonTX « Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:55 am

by X220HoustonTX » Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:55 am

Hello all,

I am a newbie in this Modded Thinkpad forums.

In couple months ago, I have bought a KK X220/x230 FHD/ WQHD and Usb 3.0 Express Card...

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Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:55 am
SK-8845 Mechanical Keyboard modded with Bluetooth?

Last post by jra166 « Tue May 31, 2022 6:57 am

by jra166 » Tue May 31, 2022 6:57 am

Would it be possible to make the SK-8845 mechanical keyboard a wireless bluetooth keyboard? There seems to be plenty of space inside to add...

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Tue May 31, 2022 6:57 am
Sound through mini DisplayPort on X210?

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by L29Ah » Wed May 18, 2022 5:49 pm

Did anyone get it working? I don't even see such a device in ALSA (inserting snd-hda-codec-hdmi module manually does nothing).

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Wed May 18, 2022 5:49 pm
Recently got X2100 from Jacky. AMA

Last post by chakaponden « Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:18 am
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by napalmnorm » Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:28 pm
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Recently purchased an X2100 from Jacky of Cnmod.cn with the i7-10510U and the 13 inch panel. So far, I love it. If anyone has any questions, I'm...
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Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:18 am
x2100 Crash on Wake From Sleep (Win10)

Last post by peppar « Fri Apr 01, 2022 1:58 pm

by peppar » Fri Apr 01, 2022 1:58 pm

I'm a happy new X2100 owner, that I recently got from XYTech. Everything is fine and dandy, except one lingering concern; the computer reboots when...

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Fri Apr 01, 2022 1:58 pm
Coreboot on the X210

Last post by chakaponden « Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:58 pm
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by mjg59 » Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:52 am
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Hi! I've just finished a first attempt at a port of Coreboot (www.coreboot.org) to the X210. For those who are unaware, Coreboot is a (mostly) open...
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Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:58 pm
X210 latest bios (not x2100)

Last post by chakaponden « Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:54 pm
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by Yao2000 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:25 pm

hello X210 folks,

kindly request where to get the latest bios for 1st, 2nd and 3rd batch X210 8th gen. motheboards?

Is this the best place for it?...

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Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:54 pm
X2100 13 inch vs 12.6 inch

Last post by chakaponden « Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:52 pm
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by Yao2000 » Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:19 pm

Hello X2100 13-inch owners,

I been told that the 13 inch has risk of easy side impact damage.

any feedback from you guys and your impression?...

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Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:52 pm
Visual differences / identifying features between X210 batches?

Last post by GOLB « Thu Feb 24, 2022 12:02 am
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by flyingfishfinger » Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:42 pm

Hi,
I'm trying to figure out which batch of X210 board I have, but I'm unclear if there are any identifying marks / visual differences between them...

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 12:02 am
X62 51nb Windows11 Install

Last post by OPELAstra « Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:38 am
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by OPELAstra » Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:46 am

I was able to install Windows 11 on X62.
I was able to rewrite the registry to bypass the TPM and security.
Windows Update has also been updated！

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Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:38 am
X62 51nb LTE

Last post by OPELAstra « Mon Jan 24, 2022 3:25 am

by OPELAstra » Mon Jan 24, 2022 3:25 am

I have the X62 available on LTE lines.
I installed a USB A plug from the internal USB connector near the cooling fan, and attached the M.2 adapter...

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Mon Jan 24, 2022 3:25 am
Windows7 drivers for X2100 4th gen

Last post by surfbro « Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:13 pm
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by jamesfawcett » Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:13 pm

Does anyone know if its possible to get drivers for Windows 7 for the X2100 51nb 4th generation motherboard? In particular I want to get the USB hub...

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Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:13 pm
X210/X2100 embedded controller fixes (was: X210 EC datasheet/better brightness control)

Last post by exander « Sat Jan 01, 2022 6:56 am
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by L29Ah » Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:08 pm
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For the latest X210 EC firmware reverse engineering developments, see
Thanks vladisslav2011 for all the hard work!

End-user X210 EC patching...
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Sat Jan 01, 2022 6:56 am
How a bout a Pinkpad?

Last post by az4521 « Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:07 pm
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by rumbero » Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:31 pm

Found via news.ycombinator.com:

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Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:07 pm
Pre-disabled ME X2100 Bios

Last post by exander « Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:04 pm
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by Longinus_es » Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:40 am
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Hey fellas,
Recently i updated new bios for X2100(the august 8th one), which i found on Xue Yao's Site.
However, My X2100 lost the ME since last...
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Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:04 pm
X2100 Short-Circuit - Burning Cable [SOLVED]

Last post by RobWilco « Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:19 am
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by RobWilco » Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:31 pm

After patiently waiting I received my X2100 from jacky and have absolutely fallen in love with it. Running Windows 11, Mac OS Monterey (THANK YOU...

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Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:19 am
Thinkpad T700 i7-10710 private project

Last post by dr_st « Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:46 am
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by Kingair » Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:38 pm
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Thinkpad T700 i7-10710 - new private project

It's a new motherboard project for the T60(p)
This is not a 51nb project !
As mentioned it's a private...
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Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:46 am
T700 Crowdfunding: Modern mainboards for T60/T61

Last post by xytech « Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:42 am
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by rumbero » Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:30 am

For those who can afford it:

www.xyte.ch/t700-crowdfunding

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:42 am
Repurpose Optical Drive With Raspberry Pi

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:18 am
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by rumbero » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:41 pm

www.instructables.com/Re-purpose-Optical-Drive-With-RPi

» I thought about what I could put in there instead and realised I could embed a Raspberry...

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Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:18 am
New x2100 user- updating bios first time

Last post by exander « Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:36 pm
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by bigzbling » Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:26 pm

Hihi,

I just got an x2100 from Jacky. I'm completely a noob when it comes to updating the bios, I'm not even sure how to check my current bios'...

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Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:36 pm
[Idea] Intel NUC boards in Thinkpads?

Last post by TheForgottenKing « Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:39 pm
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by atagunov » Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:25 am
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I deeply respect 51nb/HOPE for their success in delivering new motherboards for a range of classic Thinkpads.
I wish every success to xytech in his...
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Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:39 pm
x2100 BIOS guide or at least text version of full menus and options tree?

Last post by greatzot « Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:44 am
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by greatzot » Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:54 am

Anyone know where to find a guide to the x2100 bios or a text printout of all the bios menu items and options? Would be nice to see everything...

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Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:44 am
x210 screen connector gone?

Last post by jamesfawcett « Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:44 pm
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by harryK » Thu Aug 12, 2021 5:19 am

So, my x210 started doing this:

If I move the lid back and forth the picture comes and goes. Happens with the 3K screen AND with the 1200p one,...

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Last post by jamesfawcett
Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:44 pm
Anyone with a 1st batch X210 willing to help me run some tests?

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Thu Sep 09, 2021 3:38 pm

by flyingfishfinger » Thu Sep 09, 2021 3:38 pm

Hi all-
I've recently had some time to revisit my Thunderbolt 3 project for my X210. One of the outstanding issues is that it relies on having the...

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Last post by flyingfishfinger
Thu Sep 09, 2021 3:38 pm
X210 lower left usb port doesn't work

Last post by gevor « Sun Aug 15, 2021 6:20 am
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by L29Ah » Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:22 am

It doesn't respond when USB1/2 or USB3 devices are connected to it. The pins are clean, 5V is present, nothing pops up in dmesg when i plug anything...

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Last post by gevor
Sun Aug 15, 2021 6:20 am
X2100 4th batch, BIOS update issues

Last post by jamesfawcett « Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:16 am
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by akaiiii » Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:43 pm

Hey, been a while. Saw on 6th June that a new BIOS update for the x2100 released. I installed it on windows, followed the instructions on Xue's site...

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Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:16 am
Getting a x2100 4th batch, have some questions

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:55 am
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by akaiiii » Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:49 pm

hey, im getting one in the next week but have a few questions - very new to the 51nb things, only ThinkPad experience was a t410 i ran until it...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:55 am
51nb ThinkPad T70 OpenCore Hackintosh

Last post by lulujyc « Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:52 am

by lulujyc » Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:52 am

Link:

Install macOS on your 51nb T70 frankenpads.

Requirement

Latest 51nb BIOS (20180115) with a working ME.

Compatibility

Motherboards

3rd...

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Last post by lulujyc
Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:52 am
WWAN on X210

Last post by ennui « Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:35 pm
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by ennui » Sat May 29, 2021 10:55 am

Hey folks,

I have a 'third batch' X210 from cnmod.cn. I'm struggling to get a Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710 working in the second mPCIe slot (...

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Last post by ennui
Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:35 pm
Recent kernels demolish power saving on the X210

Last post by harryK « Tue May 25, 2021 4:26 am
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by harryK » Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:20 am

Hello, I'm interested in hearing from people who are using Coreboot and/or the stock BIOS on the X210. Is it me or the last two kernels (specifically...

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Tue May 25, 2021 4:26 am
some more X210 related stuff (C states, BIOS, EC)

Last post by Yao2000 « Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:40 am
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by tadec » Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:03 pm

Hi! I am still trying to figure out some stuff about my X210 I got recently, especially as far as power management goes. Excuse my inexperience, I...

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Last post by Yao2000
Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:40 am
X210 optimal BIOS settings

Last post by Yao2000 « Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:32 am
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by L29Ah » Wed Dec 25, 2019 5:35 am

The default BIOS settings are really messed up on X210 (
Here's what i figured to be more sensible:

Enable EFI boot (faster and sometimes more...

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Last post by Yao2000
Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:32 am
X210 WWAN /mSATA port does mPCIE!

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:18 pm
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by flyingfishfinger » Fri Apr 17, 2020 2:37 pm

Hi-
Just wanted to inform the community of an undocumented revelation I just tried - KBL-R has Flex-I/O SATA + PCIE ports. OOTB, the 2nd slot is...

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Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:18 pm
Sending money via Western Union to lcdfans?

Last post by lifftchi « Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:19 pm
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by lifftchi » Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:05 am

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying an x210 -- apparently cnmod.cn still has a couple available. As far as I can gather, they're totally trustworthy....

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Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:19 pm
X210 miniPCIe eGPU?

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:46 pm
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by L29Ah » Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:12 am

I've grabbed some miniPCIe riser kludge ( plugged it in my X210 (instead of the wifi card, as the other minipcie slot doesn't work for some strange...

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Last post by flyingfishfinger
Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:46 pm
X62/X63 Tablet

Last post by stanleylieber « Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:02 am
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by stanleylieber » Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:48 pm

anyone tried building one of these?

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Last post by stanleylieber
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:02 am
Anyone with an X210 also have access to a PCIE Analyzer?

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:11 pm

by flyingfishfinger » Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:11 pm

Long shot - if you read my previous thread ( X210 WWAN /mSATA port does mPCIE! ) you'll find that the X210 appears to have a somewhat crippled 2nd...

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Last post by flyingfishfinger
Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:11 pm
X210s

Last post by L29Ah « Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:02 am
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by harryK » Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:38 am
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So, I recently acquired an X210 kit from the usual suspects, 51nb. The kit comprises of motherboard and screen, both near drop-in replacements for a...
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Last post by L29Ah
Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:02 am
x210 1st batch BIOS update, and Linux

Last post by Yao2000 « Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:56 am
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by bra1niac » Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:37 am

I'm running Arch on an X210 from the first batch. It looks like 51nb dropped a new BIOS .

Does anyone know what bugs this BIOS is supposed to fix?...

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Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:56 am
x2100 power consumption (C-states)

Last post by gevor « Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:42 am

by gevor » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:42 am

Hi,

I got my x2100 from xytech (thnx!) recently and now I am trying to fine-tune it, specifically to minimize power consumtion.

Currrently power...

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Last post by gevor
Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:42 am
Thinkbook with Thinkpad keyboard?

Last post by Yao2000 « Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:56 am
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by jra166 » Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:27 pm

Hello Everybody,

With the announcement of the new Thinkbook Plus Gen 2 which includes a 12 inch e-ink screen on the back cover, I would buy this in...

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Last post by Yao2000
Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:56 am
X2100 USB Type-C and barrel connector charging

Last post by Yao2000 « Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:21 pm
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by Yao2000 » Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:28 am

Would like to get any feedback from any X2100 owners on usage of the USB type-C and barrel connector charging:

1) Any issues with USB Type-C...

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Last post by Yao2000
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:21 pm
X210 - non-working microphone, help needed

Last post by tadec « Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:23 am
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by tadec » Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:35 am

Hi, first time posting, hope i followed all the rules correctly. I recently purchased a secondhand X210 and today I found out that the internal...

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Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:23 am
X210 bricked after coreboot flash

Last post by harryK « Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:58 pm
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by yitzhaq » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:37 am

So I tried flashing coreboot on my X210, and, well, it didn't go so well. It powers on, display seems to initialize, and keyboard appears functional...

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Last post by harryK
Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:58 pm
X230 with 16:10 2560x1600 lcd

Last post by BarbecueJr « Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:56 pm
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by la-luva » Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:22 am

Someone knows the lcd partnumber or name?
And where to buy the lcd, adapter and cable?

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Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:56 pm
X210: Constant BIOS chip corruption?

Last post by atagunov « Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:43 pm
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by flyingfishfinger » Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:49 pm

Hi,
I've been playing with my BIOS a bunch (at least, was, until a few months ago, for coreboot-related stuff) so I have the ability to swap the chip...

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Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:43 pm

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