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Posted: **Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:39 pm**

I've seen some comments made that the Series 3 port replicators can support T series laptops (I suppose limited to those since the revised power adapters - T60 and later). Is the reverse true?

I just got a x220, and would really like a port replicator that still supports my trusty ps2 keyboard. It appears from what I've seen on the Lenovo site that the new port replicators have lost the PS2 port.

I know, I know - but I love that keyboard!

Any ideas? I'm looking at the 250510U unit - it looks like the connector is about the right distance in from the rear of the laptop... the original specs say it is compatible with the T60 laptop.

Thanks!
Aletia

Posted: **Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:09 pm**

None of this is true.

The Series 3 docks support only T400s, and 220/410/420/510/520 series. None of the older ones.

Older docks (2503/2504/2505) only support the T/R/W/Z 60/61/400/500 series. None of the newer ones.

The docking connector is physically different.

Posted: **Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:46 pm**

Thanks for the clarification - not surprised, but I was hoping.... I've had to buy too many different port replicators over the years with each new Thinkpad....couldn't imagine it changing.

Cheers!

Posted: **Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:53 am**

Since you have USB ports, why not get a cheapie PS/2-to-USB adapter, such as
http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CGgQ8gIwAA

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