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T14 Gen 1 AMD - problems with wwan card: whitelist?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:55 am
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by piripuz » Mon Nov 17, 2025 4:42 am

Hello,

I have a T14 Gen 1 AMD and plugged a WWAN card taken from a T490, where it was working perfectly. The T14 still boots correctly, but the card...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:55 am
Can I restore T14 Gen2 after reset using backup of SSD?

Last post by axur-delmeria « Sun Nov 02, 2025 2:30 pm
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by Thinkpad2024 » Sat Nov 01, 2025 9:33 pm

The USB-C charging port on my T14 has been flaky for a while and today stopped working. The battery is now discharged and I can't even run the...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Sun Nov 02, 2025 2:30 pm
T14 Gen1 AMD: LCD Upgrade

Last post by Python.p « Mon Oct 27, 2025 3:57 am
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by Python.p » Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:50 pm

Hi there,

is there anyone here who has successfully replaced the display in a T14 Gen 1 AMD with a better one?

I bought this laptop second-hand,...

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Mon Oct 27, 2025 3:57 am
T14 Gen 3 compatible 40-pin 4-lane display cables

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Oct 26, 2025 12:57 am
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by LimesKey » Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:22 pm

Hi, new to this forum, just trying to get some support on a display replacement for my ThinkPad, as no one seems to be replying to my Reddit post,...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Oct 26, 2025 12:57 am
T14s Gen3 Keyboard Layout

Last post by advlad « Sun Sep 28, 2025 4:53 pm
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by advlad » Sun Sep 28, 2025 3:15 am

I have recently acquired a used T14s Gen3 and I am having a hard time finding a correct windows 11 keyboard layout for it. I have tried multiple...

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Last post by advlad
Sun Sep 28, 2025 4:53 pm
T14 Gen5 AMD, SSD upgrade

Last post by adi « Mon Sep 22, 2025 9:48 am
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by adi » Thu Sep 11, 2025 11:54 am

I recently bought my first Thinkpad. It's a five-month-old, used T14 Gen5 AMD with 32 GB RAM and a 512 GB Kioxia SDD.

I would like to replace disk...

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Last post by adi
Mon Sep 22, 2025 9:48 am
T14 Gen 4 (AMD) - Wi-Fi 7 FRU?

Last post by micrex22 « Thu Sep 04, 2025 1:57 pm

by micrex22 » Thu Sep 04, 2025 1:57 pm

Does anyone know if there'll ever be a FRU for a Wi-Fi 7 WLAN adapter on the Gen 4 T14? Although I suppose Lenovo would also have to update the UEFI.

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Last post by micrex22
Thu Sep 04, 2025 1:57 pm
Left shift key intermittently stops working

Last post by Thinkpad2024 « Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:37 am

by Thinkpad2024 » Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:37 am

Every once in a while, my left shift key stops working. If I reboot, it starts working again, or if I just restart Windows Explorer (from the Task...

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Last post by Thinkpad2024
Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:37 am
T 14 gen2 and Ultra Dock type 40AJ

Last post by CeeDee « Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:28 pm
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by CeeDee » Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:35 pm

I’m having a problem getting video from the HDMI port on the dock to my Samsung M7 32” monitor. I have tried several different cables to no avail. It...

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Last post by CeeDee
Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:28 pm
Help me build a Thinkpadstein :) It's my dream

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:50 am
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by mako961 » Thu Jul 03, 2025 10:24 am

Help me build a Thinkpadstein :) It's my dream

Hi, I own a Thinkpad t14 gen 2
ryzen 5 5gen (6/12)
32GB RAM dual channel
1TB SSD NVME
The display is...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:50 am
seeking replacement keyboard compatibility advice for T14s Gen1

Last post by axur-delmeria « Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:23 pm
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by jkn » Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:00 am

Hi all
I have a T14s Gen1 with (I hope...) a faulty keyboard. It was a 'donation' from my IT department. Some keys appear to light up on boot, and I...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:23 pm
Gmail shortcuts on T14 in Firefox

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:35 pm
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by Thinkpad2024 » Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:51 am

I don't know if this is a Firefox, Gmail, or Thinkpad issue, but Gmail says some keyboards don't support their shortcuts so I thought I'd start here....

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:35 pm
Is the T16 welcome here?

Last post by AngryThinkPadUser « Fri May 30, 2025 5:50 am
Replies: 15
by MikalE » Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:50 pm

I was finally able to afford a new, I mean brand new, direct from Lenovo, unused machine. My very first brand new Lenovo/IBM ever except for an...

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Last post by AngryThinkPadUser
Fri May 30, 2025 5:50 am
T14s SSD in the WWAN Slot?

Last post by jronald « Sun May 04, 2025 7:02 am
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by jronald » Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:31 pm

Is there a definitive guide for putting a SSD in the WWAN slot? I have a 1st Gen Intel T14s. I understand the WD SN520 with a BIOS of no later than...

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Last post by jronald
Sun May 04, 2025 7:02 am
Loose USB-C Power connection problem

Last post by Thinkpad2024 « Fri May 02, 2025 10:50 am
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by Thinkpad2024 » Thu May 01, 2025 3:29 pm

I have a T14 Gen2. The socket that the USB-C charging cable plugs into has a problem. It only intermittently works with 2 different Lenovo brand...

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Last post by Thinkpad2024
Fri May 02, 2025 10:50 am
SSD in WWAN / T14 Gen 1 AMD

Last post by jronald « Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:17 pm
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by gustavo.pena99 » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:23 am

I read that i can connect a ssd M+B 2242 x2 SN520 (western digital for example)

It's true?

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Last post by jronald
Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:17 pm
T15p Gen3 + Samsung 990 Pro 4TB - low IOPS

Last post by axur-delmeria « Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:32 am
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by DoDo1000 » Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:47 am

Hello,

I have a problem with my T15pG3 and new SSD Samsung 990pro 4TB.
I have only 60k IOPS in benchmarks

all drivers are installed...

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Last post by axur-delmeria
Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:32 am
TouchPad Button Replacement

Last post by sammyjay « Mon Mar 31, 2025 1:14 am
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by swurl000 » Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:25 pm

I took off the buttons on my touchpad to clean them, however, I can not for the life of me figure out how to reattach it. Way too many tiny parts and...

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Last post by sammyjay
Mon Mar 31, 2025 1:14 am
Touchpad Issues (T16 Gen 1, AMD)

Last post by swurl000 « Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:15 pm
Replies: 2
by swurl000 » Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:34 pm

Occasionally--regardless of OS, be it Linux or Windows--the touchpad will start acting sporadically, not registering any finger movement, but still...

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Last post by swurl000
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:15 pm
Mum's new T14s G1

Last post by TPFanatic « Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:08 am
Replies: 13
by Whitieiii » Sat Jan 11, 2025 2:29 am

It was time to upgrade mum's computer from her old T440s with a dual core i5 and 8GB of ram.. i just upgraded her to this T14sG1 with Ryzen7 pro and...

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Last post by TPFanatic
Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:08 am
Does the Thunderbolt connector have PCIe data on the Thinkpad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon?

Last post by dr_st « Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:29 am
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by newac » Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:08 am

Hi all,

The information online about the features of the Thinkpad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon (model 21N1 / 21N2) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:29 am
Did anyone mod Thinkpad T14s Snapdragon with a 22x80mm M.2 SSD?

Last post by mikemex « Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:08 am
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by newac » Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:48 am

Hi all,

As you are all intimately aware, the one Snapdragon Thinkpad sold today which has the specific name ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (14″ Snapdragon)...

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Last post by mikemex
Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:08 am
T14G3 - internal usb - how to?

Last post by fatal_exception « Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:28 am

by fatal_exception » Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:28 am

So I have T14G3 and T14sG4, both are AMD flavors.
Both have WWAN slot and both have one of the USB ports connected to the MB via a flex cable.

I've...

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Last post by fatal_exception
Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:28 am
Cheapest T16 to run Yuzu/Ryujinx

Last post by swurl000 « Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:09 pm
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by swurl000 » Wed Nov 27, 2024 6:44 pm

What's the cheapest T16 that can comfortably run Yuzu or Ryujinx at 60fps? My budget right now is $250 but if I wait 4 months or so then $500. Would...

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Last post by swurl000
Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:09 pm
Wan card LTE for T14 gen 4 (Intel)

Last post by Barabba « Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:08 pm

by Barabba » Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:08 pm

Hi,
On AliExpress I found many fibocom l860 gl modules. but I can't figure out which one is compatible with my t14 gen 4. On the Lenovo site the Wan...

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Last post by Barabba
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:08 pm
Can I add RAM to my T14 Gen 2a?

Last post by Fostel « Mon Dec 16, 2024 1:25 pm
Replies: 4
by Thinkpad2024 » Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:06 pm

I have 16 GB of RAM on my T14. I don't recall whether I upgraded it or whether it came that way. But some of my software is running slowly so I'd...

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Last post by Fostel
Mon Dec 16, 2024 1:25 pm
Pinout of the T14 Gen3 Keyboard connector?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Nov 24, 2024 3:53 am
Replies: 1
by nahuel » Sat Nov 23, 2024 3:33 pm

I'm trying to adapt a T14 Gen3 keyboard to an external enclosure using QMK + RP2024 to use it as an external keyboard. Something like that was...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Nov 24, 2024 3:53 am
can T16 Gen 3 fit an SSD with heatsink?

Last post by scottmlew « Sun Oct 20, 2024 8:07 pm
Replies: 2
by scottmlew » Sat Oct 05, 2024 1:07 pm

I am looking at adding a Samsung 990 PRO with heatsink to a new T16 Gen 3. Does anyone know if there is room to accommodate the extra thickness of...

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Last post by scottmlew
Sun Oct 20, 2024 8:07 pm
T15g Battery not holding charge

Last post by baertracks « Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:25 pm

by baertracks » Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:25 pm

I recently installed a brand new LENOVO genuine battery into my T15g.
When I booted it initially showed no charge , but then quickly switched...

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Last post by baertracks
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:25 pm
T15g Gen 1 won't easily start

Last post by Scared_Calendar « Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:07 am
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by Scared_Calendar » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:09 am

Black screen, no beeps, running coolers. Num lock does not respond. Apparently it can't get past POST for some reason.

What is interesting,...

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Last post by Scared_Calendar
Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:07 am
T14 AMD Gen 3 screen & keyboard replacement

Last post by ZaZ « Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:59 am
Replies: 3
by romper » Sun Sep 29, 2024 7:19 am

Has anyone replaced/upgraded the screen on T14? Is this video accurate? Cos hacking at my brand new laptop is a little off-putting

also if anyone...

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Last post by ZaZ
Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:59 am
T15g BSOD and loss of Internet Connection

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:08 pm
Replies: 15
by baertracks » Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:25 pm

I just experienced a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) with my T15g laptop. After rebooting I am unable to connect to my home WIFI system (although other...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:08 pm
T14s Gen5 poor performance in Windows 10

Last post by Daniel_750 « Sun Aug 25, 2024 10:14 pm
Replies: 2
by Daniel_750 » Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:54 pm

I recently acquired a new T14s Gen5, it came with a Windows 11 image but I've installed a fresh build of Windows 10 and installed all the Lenovo...

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Last post by Daniel_750
Sun Aug 25, 2024 10:14 pm
T14 Gen 2, Issues with RJ45 port, plug doesnt lock

Last post by orfeous « Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:29 am

by orfeous » Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:29 am

Experiencing issues with my T14 Gen 2 Intel laptop.
The ethernet port does work but the plug on all ethernet cables does not lock to the port.
The...

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Last post by orfeous
Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:29 am
T14s Gen2 REFURB project and upgrade

Last post by kruffessor « Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:00 am

by kruffessor » Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:00 am

so i have a scrapped t14s g2 that came with a bunch of parts missing and ive taken it on as a project to refurb back to workable condition its mostly...

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Last post by kruffessor
Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:00 am
T14s touchscreen replacement options

Last post by iamdmc « Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:11 am
Replies: 12
by robca » Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:12 pm

For incomprehensible reasons, Lenovo only offers very limited screen choices if you want a touchscreen on a T14s: a crappy (45% NTSC, 262k color) FHD...

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Last post by iamdmc
Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:11 am
T14 Gen3 TrackPoint drifting

Last post by mikemex « Thu Jun 13, 2024 1:02 am
Replies: 3
by khtsurrect » Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:35 am

Never really had issue with trackpoint drifting on previous thinkpads, sure a bit of drifting might happen once a while and which last for 0.5-1 sec,...

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Last post by mikemex
Thu Jun 13, 2024 1:02 am
T14Gen3(Intel) Trackpad Replacement

Last post by eleganttirespeaks « Tue Jun 11, 2024 12:44 am
Replies: 1
by Jan_888 » Thu May 23, 2024 5:09 pm

On T14 Gen3 I am about to replace trackpad Part No 5M11B95906.
Hardware Maintenance Manual for trackpad replacement says: A mylar might cover the...

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Last post by eleganttirespeaks
Tue Jun 11, 2024 12:44 am
T14 Gen3 (Intel) and SSD Samsung 990 Pro 4TB

Last post by mikemex « Fri Jun 07, 2024 2:27 am
Replies: 3
by Jan_888 » Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:54 pm

Hi there,
1. Has anyone successfully installed SSD Samsung 990 Pro 4TB in T14 Gen3 (Intel)?
2. Are you facing the well known 990 Pro rapid health...

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Last post by mikemex
Fri Jun 07, 2024 2:27 am
T14 gen 3 bios chip location

Last post by dcfbf « Fri Jun 07, 2024 2:08 am
Replies: 1
by igtoth » Tue May 28, 2024 10:12 pm

Hello!

I recently purchased a used ThinkPad T14, and I have encountered an issue with the Supervisor Password (SVP) setup. After attempting a few...

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Last post by dcfbf
Fri Jun 07, 2024 2:08 am
T14 Gen2 Intel Board modifications to add ethernet

Last post by mikemex « Sat May 11, 2024 12:39 am
Replies: 7
by samveen » Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:23 am

I have a T14 Gen2 Intel which has neither the dock port nor the lan port (it's missing the connector where the lan port FPC connects to the...

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Last post by mikemex
Sat May 11, 2024 12:39 am
T14S Gen 4 Amd - suspend mode problems

Last post by enthusasist « Sun May 05, 2024 10:14 am
Replies: 2
by enthusasist » Sat May 04, 2024 8:12 am

Hello! Sorry, if I put my topic to wrong place.
Could you please give an advice how to configure a suspend mode.
I have a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4...

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Last post by enthusasist
Sun May 05, 2024 10:14 am
SOLVED - Does T14 Gen2 have a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode?

Last post by Thinkpad2024 « Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:16 pm
Replies: 2
by Thinkpad2024 » Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:58 am

I'm thinking of buying this docking station: . It says it must have an available USB-C port with DP Alt Mode or Thunderbolt 3 technology. I know the...

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Last post by Thinkpad2024
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:16 pm
Audio Connection for T14 Dock?

Last post by johnmsch « Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:37 pm
Replies: 6
by johnmsch » Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:26 pm

Just got a new T14 and the Universal USB-C Dock. My external speaker and microphone are the old style 3.5mm male jacks (pink and green) and there is...

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Last post by johnmsch
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:37 pm
Reversing the Fn and Ctrl keys

Last post by dr_st « Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:03 pm
Replies: 1
by Renan » Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:30 pm

One can reverse the Fn and Ctrl keyboard functionality by using the BIOS. I would like to do this.
However, I would also like to swap the keys...

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Last post by dr_st
Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:03 pm
T14s Gen4 Intel i7

Last post by mikemex « Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:08 pm
Replies: 3
by CapitanRon » Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:40 am

Looking for pros and cons for the subject laptop. My T460s is getting on in years and I'm shopping for a replacement. I would appreciate comments...

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Last post by mikemex
Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:08 pm
T14Gen2i, T14s Gen2i, T15 Gen2i Performance issues

Last post by mikemex « Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:56 pm
Replies: 1
by chrjat » Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:41 am

Hi!
We have a big problem with our Lenovo T14 Gen2i, T14s Gen2i and T15 Gen2i.
The systems have been running with very low performance lately....

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Last post by mikemex
Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:56 pm
Screen going blank with USB-C on Thinkvision with T14, "Power Source Change"

Last post by hyde « Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:08 pm
Replies: 9
by hyde » Wed May 24, 2023 11:15 am

Hi everyone, I just took delivery of the gorgeous T27HV-20 with a new T14 AMD 6650U.
At two different work sites, with same setup (USB-C to Monitor,...

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Last post by hyde
Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:08 pm
T14 Modding, Keyboard, Screen

Last post by lophiomys « Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:50 pm
Replies: 1
by TPFanatic » Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:31 am

Unless you somehow got this laptop for free I wouldn't want to do any mods to a brand new laptop. Your suggestions would most certainly void the...

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Last post by lophiomys
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:50 pm
T14 2GEN AMD ryzen 7 NVME

Last post by ZaZ « Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:27 pm
Replies: 1
by manolis kokotsakis » Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:25 am

This model accept NVME pcie 3.0 or 4.0 ?

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Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:27 pm

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