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x230 Can't find correct edp cable for 2k 16:10 from xytech

Last post by Cruelify « Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:54 pm
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by Cruelify » Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:33 pm

I bought a kit from xytech a few months ago and had this project set aside as I had to wait for a friend to solder my adapter.
I've realized that I...

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Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:54 pm
Windows7 drivers for X2100 4th gen

Last post by greatzot « Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:49 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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Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:49 pm
Need help! x330 edp cable is broken, cant find same

Last post by 0rb « Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:25 am
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by 0rb » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:19 am

Hi, guys!
I have x330 and 2k mod.
Here is my screen and cable (AUO B133QAN02.0)
I dont know how much pins eDP connector (looks like 40)

and...

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Last post by 0rb
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:25 am
Is xytech (xyte.ch) responding to anybody?

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:02 pm
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by exander » Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:41 am

I got x2100 motherboard, that stopped working after a week and I can't get hold of xytech for since June when I reported it to him.

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Last post by flyingfishfinger
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:02 pm
[Solved] X2100 USB-C charging not working?

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:32 pm

by flyingfishfinger » Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:32 pm

Hi,
Anyone else experienced the thing where charging cycles on and off in about 1-2 second period? I have a Thunderbolt 3 dock that's supposed to be...

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Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:32 pm
Coreboot on the X210

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:34 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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Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:34 pm
X2100 / X210 Hack: Combine PCIe & SATA for PCIe 2x

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:03 am

by flyingfishfinger » Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:03 am

Hey,

EDIT: Blog post with details now up:

Quick note for fun, I'll write a blog post with more details this weekend but here's the gist:
It's...

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Last post by flyingfishfinger
Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:03 am
X2100 4th batch, BIOS update issues

Last post by jamesfawcett « Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:36 pm
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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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Last post by jamesfawcett
Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:36 pm
X2100 Short-Circuit - Burning Cable [SOLVED]

Last post by jamesfawcett « Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:13 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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Last post by jamesfawcett
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:13 am
Difference between X201 & X200s covers (On X210s)?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:41 am
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by flyingfishfinger » Tue Oct 11, 2022 12:11 am

Hi,
I currently have 2 X210s, one with the 2K (1920x1200) screen and the other with the 3K screen (2880x1920, I believe). The former is from Jacky a...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:41 am
X2100 BIOSes

Last post by datarama-dk « Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:17 am

by datarama-dk » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:17 am

Hi gang,

I bought one of Xue Yao's wonderful pre-modded X2100's a long time ago, and for a variety of reasons didn't get around to setting it up...

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Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:17 am
Recently got X2100 from Jacky. AMA

Last post by flyingfishfinger « Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:14 pm
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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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Last post by flyingfishfinger
Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:14 pm
SK-8845 Mechanical Keyboard modded with Bluetooth?

Last post by easports1200 « Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:49 pm
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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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Last post by easports1200
Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:49 pm
3D printable mDP cover?

Last post by mathiasx « Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:36 pm

by mathiasx » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:36 pm

Hello,

I’ve searched a bit online but couldn’t find a 3D model file for a cover for the express card slot with mDP port in it. Does anyone happen to...

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Last post by mathiasx
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:36 pm
51nb x210 not recognizing NOS extended battery

Last post by mathiasx « Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:57 pm
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by mathiasx » Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:37 pm

Hello,

I bought a NOS battery from eBay that was listed as for x200/x201/etc (and I had thought that all batteries from that era worked in different...

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Last post by mathiasx
Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:57 pm
X220/X230 FHD replacement display cable

Last post by exander « Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:59 pm
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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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Last post by exander
Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:59 pm
Is Jacky responding to anyone else?

Last post by RMSMajestic « Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:54 am
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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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Last post by RMSMajestic
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:54 am
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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Last post by x40Dallas
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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Last post by brookchef
Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:55 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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Last post by X220HoustonTX
Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:55 am
Sound through mini DisplayPort on X210?

Last post by L29Ah « Wed May 18, 2022 5:49 pm

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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Last post by L29Ah
Wed May 18, 2022 5:49 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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Last post by chakaponden
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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Last post by chakaponden
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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Last post by GOLB
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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Last post by OPELAstra
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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Last post by OPELAstra
Mon Jan 24, 2022 3:25 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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Last post by az4521
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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Last post by exander
Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:04 pm
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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Last post by xytech
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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Last post by axur-delmeria
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
Replies: 5
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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Last post by exander
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:36 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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Last post by greatzot
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
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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Last post by harryK
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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Last post by flyingfishfinger
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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Last post by lifftchi
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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Last post by Yao2000
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
Replies: 1
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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Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:21 pm

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