FS: X200 w/PVA screen
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:07 pm
Anyone have an interest in an X200 w/PVA screen? I’m ready to move on to a new model. I’d like to get this transaction completed before classes start next month. The X200 had been previously owned before I acquired it and is not perfect but does work and has carried me through this year’s spring, summer, and fall semester of college.
Specs are:
X200
7459-FL3
P8600 (2.4ghz Core2Duo)
1280X800 PVA CCFL matte screen (manufacturer shows as LTN121AP02001)
NO HDD (am going to be keeping it)
4gb RAM
Intel X4500HD graphics
Intel 802.11agn
9 cell and 6 cell battery
Integrated SDHC card reader
Integrated webcam (installed by yours truly)
Here are some pics taken by my blackberry so excuse the poor quality:
There is some wear and tear about this X200. Full disclosure details are:
• Express card flap/cover came off. I attempted in putting it back in the X200 but a tiny piece that secures the flap/cover in place broke off the flap/cover
• older fan had begun to make noises while in my possession so I bought a genuine Lenovo replacement and installed it; also put a thin layer of arctic silver 5 on CPU; temps measured now are at in the middle to upper thirties
• the fingerprint reader has a broken connector; It cracked when I was reconnecting it which then lead to it coming apart; the motherboard is fine it is just the connector on the FPR cable that is cracked; X200 is running fine w/o it; I’ve put electrical tape on the FPR cable as a temp fix; you would need a replacement palm rest w/FPR to get the FPR to work again; never used it anyway and disabled it in BIOS
• installed an aftermarket webcam in this recently as it originally came without one; webcam did not come with screws so I had to use one LCD chassis screw as a temp fix; had to move one antenna over; antenna wires are a little frayed in spots so electrical tape is the temp solution ; webcam works fine also with Fn+F6
• while the PVA screen is nice it creates a buzz from the LCD inverter at certain levels of brightness; I’ve found that Windows creates less buzz than Linux for some reason; also has tiny scratches which are not too bad but are there nonetheless
• Thinklight is out; it was off and on whenever I moved the bezel around the Thinklight when I first received the X200; now it is out; cable for the Thinklight includes the camera cable; the camera is functional which leads me to believe it is the connection after the camera and Thinklight split
• may have to adjust the bezel around the bottom of screen and battery area; seems to need it as it will make a noise when the laptop is moved occasionally; I have not had a chance to do this yet
• Tiny hairline crack shown here in this photo. Not sure how it got there but I discovered it one day as I was putting an SD card in the card reader
The pros about this X200:
• superior viewing angles over the standard screens that usually came with Thinkpads from the X200 timeline; may seem a little dim compared to LED screens but when comparing to friends Dells or Toshibas the viewing angle and black levels of this X200 look better
• Portability is excellent and always a plus
• 9 cell Panasonic battery is good; lasts about 5 hours doing office work and light internet browsing; about 3 hours for video watching; Battery manager shows 73.77 Wh capacity charge; Cycle count 200
• 6 cell battery is pretty feeble compared to 9-cell but nonetheless works for about 3 hours with light office work and browser activity; about 2 hours or slightly less with video viewing; regardless you get two batteries
• pretty responsive for a tiny laptop; faster than the R60 I have even when the X200 is on battery
• keyboard- no faded letters
• upgraded from no integrated camera to installed integrated camera
• 2gb RAM to 4gb RAM (a must for W7 64-bit)
• Case is in very good condition; no deep scratches or blemishes
• USB ports are all fine and function properly
• Expresscard works fine when tested with Expresscard SDHC adapter
So that's it. I did not baby nor did I treat this X200 horrendous either. I have W7 and Ubuntu 10.4 LTS as my OS' and they both work very well.
I would like to sell this for $220 + shipping. Shipping will be done through whichever shipping carrier the buyer prefers. Insurance will be added also. PayPal preferred.
Specs are:
X200
7459-FL3
P8600 (2.4ghz Core2Duo)
1280X800 PVA CCFL matte screen (manufacturer shows as LTN121AP02001)
NO HDD (am going to be keeping it)
4gb RAM
Intel X4500HD graphics
Intel 802.11agn
9 cell and 6 cell battery
Integrated SDHC card reader
Integrated webcam (installed by yours truly)
Here are some pics taken by my blackberry so excuse the poor quality:
There is some wear and tear about this X200. Full disclosure details are:
• Express card flap/cover came off. I attempted in putting it back in the X200 but a tiny piece that secures the flap/cover in place broke off the flap/cover
• older fan had begun to make noises while in my possession so I bought a genuine Lenovo replacement and installed it; also put a thin layer of arctic silver 5 on CPU; temps measured now are at in the middle to upper thirties
• the fingerprint reader has a broken connector; It cracked when I was reconnecting it which then lead to it coming apart; the motherboard is fine it is just the connector on the FPR cable that is cracked; X200 is running fine w/o it; I’ve put electrical tape on the FPR cable as a temp fix; you would need a replacement palm rest w/FPR to get the FPR to work again; never used it anyway and disabled it in BIOS
• installed an aftermarket webcam in this recently as it originally came without one; webcam did not come with screws so I had to use one LCD chassis screw as a temp fix; had to move one antenna over; antenna wires are a little frayed in spots so electrical tape is the temp solution ; webcam works fine also with Fn+F6
• while the PVA screen is nice it creates a buzz from the LCD inverter at certain levels of brightness; I’ve found that Windows creates less buzz than Linux for some reason; also has tiny scratches which are not too bad but are there nonetheless
• Thinklight is out; it was off and on whenever I moved the bezel around the Thinklight when I first received the X200; now it is out; cable for the Thinklight includes the camera cable; the camera is functional which leads me to believe it is the connection after the camera and Thinklight split
• may have to adjust the bezel around the bottom of screen and battery area; seems to need it as it will make a noise when the laptop is moved occasionally; I have not had a chance to do this yet
• Tiny hairline crack shown here in this photo. Not sure how it got there but I discovered it one day as I was putting an SD card in the card reader
The pros about this X200:
• superior viewing angles over the standard screens that usually came with Thinkpads from the X200 timeline; may seem a little dim compared to LED screens but when comparing to friends Dells or Toshibas the viewing angle and black levels of this X200 look better
• Portability is excellent and always a plus
• 9 cell Panasonic battery is good; lasts about 5 hours doing office work and light internet browsing; about 3 hours for video watching; Battery manager shows 73.77 Wh capacity charge; Cycle count 200
• 6 cell battery is pretty feeble compared to 9-cell but nonetheless works for about 3 hours with light office work and browser activity; about 2 hours or slightly less with video viewing; regardless you get two batteries
• pretty responsive for a tiny laptop; faster than the R60 I have even when the X200 is on battery
• keyboard- no faded letters
• upgraded from no integrated camera to installed integrated camera
• 2gb RAM to 4gb RAM (a must for W7 64-bit)
• Case is in very good condition; no deep scratches or blemishes
• USB ports are all fine and function properly
• Expresscard works fine when tested with Expresscard SDHC adapter
So that's it. I did not baby nor did I treat this X200 horrendous either. I have W7 and Ubuntu 10.4 LTS as my OS' and they both work very well.
I would like to sell this for $220 + shipping. Shipping will be done through whichever shipping carrier the buyer prefers. Insurance will be added also. PayPal preferred.