/tpg/ - ThinkPad General

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Guess the old thread died before I got an answer... To >>56129312


"For certain? The model number is "HV121WX4-120" for the one I'm looking at, I just want to be certain the controller is compatible so I don't get this fucker and end up crying because it's useless."

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Best place to buy a genuine x230 battery? Seen some pretty cheap ones on ebay for ~$40 that say they're new and genuine. However any other place online has them for $70+, so it's sketching me out.

>>56130576
>not jewing the battery recall by scraping battery serials from ebay

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https://www.amazon.com/Boehydis-Hv121wx4-120-Replacement-Substitute-B121EW03/dp/B00L9D5QX8/

Looking at this by the way. Again, just wondering if I can 1-1 it with my current x201 LED display without issue. I see people online saying it works fine, but I really just want to be certain.

Also, anyone know if it's even worth it over the stock?

I got problems using internet on my x220 for few last days. Is there any issue with wifi while running on cable? Now i put the battery and its alright.

>>56130113
Can't find any good thinkpads on Amazon.ca. FeelsBadMan

>>56130576
Just do the battery authorization bypass EC flash. Then you can get whatever you want, genuine x220/x230 batteries or chinashit.

>>56130196
>>56130774
I don't think i can without a specific controller from the x200 and swapping 'em out. I think I just won't do it, the LED display I currently have is in perfect condition and works great, just lacks some color quality (Though, I always have it on its lowest brightness setting anyway, might make it look shittier).

Unless anyone knows an exact method of doing this, and a list of parts or something, and it isn't super expensive, I may plan on doing it. Thanks if you can help!

Do all T420s laptops come with a 1600x900 screen?

Planning to buy a battery for my x220. Found 9cell 6600mah (73wh) one in my town. Its not original, will it be good?

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Might buy a 310ED tonight, all working in good shape with '95

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I thinking about buying this one.

Am I wasting my money?

>>56131515
Don't get the e series.

Is getting the NVS 5400M version of the T430 worth it?

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so i have a weird issue i never encountered before with my t430.
my thinkpad is running win7 and linux mint in dualboot and that since like 4 years everythings fine and i never had any problems till now.
the issue is i cannot seem to boot any other linux distro from usb anymore.
not fully anyways.

i can get past grub but then the log tells me it fails to mount things, cant get into the actual tty and seems to suddenly loos track of the usb device.

i have tried different usb sticks and ports on my thinkpda its always the same.
i have half a mind to take my drivecage out and put in the old dvd drive just to confirm.
the thing is this should not be happening.
my thinkpad does not have the secureboot update. as i bought this one on launch and the t430 got the secure boot later at a bios update that i never installed.
my boot options i have never changed though.
from the moment i got this i had set them to uefi/bios both
and legacy first.
and when i installed linux mint i did it over usb too.

send help

>>56132140
>i have half a mind to take my drivecage out and put in the old dvd drive just to confirm.
I would start there. Start eliminating points of failure. Triple-check your BIOS settings too.

Are there any ExpressCard to USB C cards? I wanted something like that to fill this empty slot

>>56131907
Well, yes, if you want to play on it. Even HD4600 barely makes it.

its possible to get a 900p screen for the t420 right?

>>56132295
no

>>56132295
maybe

>>56132295
yes

the t420 with nvidia graphics card vs regular? what the difference and is the battery life bad

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>That feel when you bought your mum a thinkpad
Surprised how little T410's cost now

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T420-kun arrived today ~

>>56131471
I'll rely on Thinkwiki and say yes.

>>56132295

>>56132396
>>56132342
>>56132372
I don't know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Za8HggalY

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should i >.<

can you play Civilization V in acceptable fps on X230? love that game

>>56132757
Yes

>>56132433
hd3000 for work/shitposting + eGPU for gaymen or go home.

>>56132208
welp after searching for half an hour i do now actually have any empty dvds/cds or any ones that can be rewritten.
well fuck.
the original problem still stands.

>>56131216
bump

>>56132835
Oh, I misunderstood. I thought you meant you had a secondary HDD in a caddy in the ultrabay. What I was suggesting was pull out whatever's in the ultrabay and try to boot from a live USB. If that doesn't work, pull your main HDD and/or mSATA. If it still doesn't work after that, it has nothing to do with what's on your local hard drives.

>>56132895
well heres what i did.
>remove drive in ultrabay
>same deal get past grub from the usb stick then nothing
>put in dvd drive in ultra bay
>try again same result
>try to find a disc to actually burn on
>cant find disc
>aquire depression.

>>56131907
I got one and I can tell you that >>56132232 speaks the truth.

>>56132534
I wish there was a way to mantain your keyboard shineless

>>56130576
why does that say x320

>>56133122
lurk moar

>>56133122
Because it's a 13" screen.

>>56133122
your mum sat on it.

>>56133126
>>56133133
No, I mean I know why the thinkpad has that printed on it.

I mean, the question was about an x230, but the picture was of an x320.

>>56133167
pic is not always related to post

You'll get the hang of it eventually.

just got my thinkpad w520
a lot smaller than I thought it would be. Read that it was basically a desktop, but it's about the same size as my previous laptop that I was using for school.
It also has a weird smell coming from the vents. Is that normal? It's not an obvious smell, but if you were to put your nose close to it, you can smell something odd.

>>56133194
but yours is. I think I'm starting to get the hang of this already!

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>>56133215

>>56132140
update your bios. and then disable secure boot.
what you are experienceing is you bios not supporting linux kernel 3.5+

>>56133205

Take off the palmrest and keybaord and clean out the fan/vents. Also stop putting your nose on used products.

>>56133205
change the rubber rails on the hard drive you deviant. Thats an awesome smell.

Are those thinkpad mice from the last thread legit?
They look really nice for a wireless to chuck into my bag when travelling though I'll stick to my wired logitech when in docked mode

>>56133167

It's a modded x220 thats fitted with an xps 13 display. The chink that did the mod had custom bezels made to better fit the screen. He had x320 printed on it to show for it.

T440s
I7 qm
8gb ram
256ssd
Fhd ips
450 dolla Worth?(inc 30 dollar for the 450 trackpad upgrade)

>>56131216
bump

>>56133595
>>56132851

you don't need to bump your post reply.

>>56133824
Tell me why every time i ask something on /g/ people just ignore it and answer everything else.

>>56133595
of cocaine?

>>56133848
>848 ▶
install gentoo

>>56133848
Because no one has your problem. It's just you.

Also, you're probably a nigger

>>56133848
You have to be 18+ to be on 4chan

After showing my mom the T520 I bought, she wants a Thinkpad. She wants a laptop that's at least 15", so should I just get her a T520?

>>56134073
Go ahead. I would personally get a W520 but I doubt your mom needs the extra capabilities.

Does OpenMW run on the x220

What would be the best choice for a poorfag? Are newer thinkpads expensive?

Has anything drastically changed since Lenovo aquired it?

just got my thinkpad and it works fine. I went into the bios and saw Hardware Password manager and it's enabled.
What does this mean? Should I disable it or leave it on

>>56134298
>What would be the best choice for a poorfag
T420 / T410

>Are newer thinkpads expensive?
Very

>Has anything drastically changed since Lenovo aquired it?
Nothing very important.

>>56134337
Thank you so much for quick reply.

>>56134337
Forgot to ask, are there any series that are recommended to be avoided?

>>56134352
>are there any series that are recommended to be avoided?
Focus on T, X and or W series, mainly on T series. Avoid everything else.

>>56134352

Read the op...

>>56134372
Thanks.
>>56134377
sorry, will not shit up the thread anymore

>>56134337
>>56134372
Stop spoonfeeding faggots that don't even read the OP. You're just encouraging the cancer.

>>56134467
Oh fuck off, without people asking something these threads would be even more dead.

>>56134298
>Has anything drastically changed since Lenovo aquired it?


rootkits in the new thinkpads. that isnt saying much though since intel chips in itself are backdoored.

t420 is the last true thinkpad of the T series.
t430 is the hybrid of old features and new features.
everything after that is considered suboptimal. build quality has arguably gone up. modularity is still somewhat decent. prices are horrible though.
aftermarket parts are harder to get for newer models.

also that integrated battery idea is horrible.
just put better batteries for fucks sake.
nowadays we easily can have 5x the capacity of what the t420 had in its batteries for about 30% increases production price compared ot that battery.
not to mention the crazy new lithium hybrid batteries that last forever and dont degrade as much.

>>56131471
mmmm...
maybe
I had one T430s that came with an HD display.

>>56132295
Hello anon.
Yes you can get a 900p display for your T420/T420s
When you are upgrading from 720p, you'll have to get a 900p display cable first, otherwise the screen will not work.
I recommend nabbing an M14x screen, its a popular 'mod'.

>>56133848
Because no one likes you, we can tell how much of a nerd u are.

i just boguht a t420 , i hope i didint get memed

>>56134503
>rootkits
What? Really? Fucking chinese srsly.
>backdoored Intel chips
somehow predictable since all the leaks and NSA hype

But thank you for detailed opinion and advice.

>>56134530
>I recommend nabbing an M14x screen, its a popular 'mod'.
this.
great screen. i got one for my t430.
it has way better colors than the original t430 screen too.
fonts look amazing on it.
just be sure to get the matte screen not glossy.

>>56134589
well it doesnt actually do much.
it only works on windows too.
what it does i it installs the thinkvantage suite of programms on a fresh install.

also all cpus since the athlon 2 for amd and the core2due for intel have been hardware backdoored.

>>56134621
>hardware backdoors in essential components that you cant escape form or choose something else
What a time to live in huh?

>>56134634
fun isnt it?
heres another fun bomb.
intel cpus do not require internet access to connect to them.

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>>56130196
Sorry about the late reply.. I know nothing about that, sorry.. Just saying that if you find one then it would be easy af.

>>56134654
Wow I would like to get to know more about that tech. Got any sources ?

Its like those cpus that can be remotely activated even when computer is shut down and even if hard disk with OS is removed because chip has another chip inside with its own special OS. There is no stopping them.

>>56134621
>>56134634
If you seriously expect any modern hardware to not have backdoors, you must be delusional.
There's no point trying to "hide" from anyone if the tracking is embedded within the machine you use. Enough with the tinfoil conspiracies.

>>56134735
look up things like anti theft and intels DRM platform
shit bricks after you do.

>>56134749
>Enough with the tinfoil conspiracies
But you just said that everything is backdoored. Its a fucking scary shit and conspiracy tier.

>>56134775
That's my point. No use in making this out to be a tinfoil conspiracy escape when it's already there. Accept it for what it is. And I know I'll get called a defeatist for this, but let's be fucking real for a moment, what can you really do?

>>56134769
Will do.
It sure is shitty to be on the weak side and not on NSA team. Its so intriguing to know all that shit or be a part of team inventing new technologies, even if it for "evil" things like spying on everybody.

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“Hi, I’m xsauc, and this is my eBay shop. I work here with my old ThinkPads and my Sun, ‘Ultra 20’. Everything here has a Pentium 4 and is overpriced. One thing I’ve learned after 5 years- you never know WHAT is gonna come through my eBay feed.”

>>56134792
Well if you think there are no knowledgeable hackers/electricians that know how to tinker with that stuff to defend themselves than it rly is defeatism.
Its hard to believe that only big companies and gov organizations have skillful people.
Yes resources are big thing but reverse engineering/hacking doesnt cost as much as inventing new stuff from scratch.

>>56134833
A lot of the time the very people that create the technology are the ones that create the countermeasures.

>>56134792
You can still minimize your attack surface. Sure, the back door might be busted, but opening the front door and unlocking the windows doesn't make things any better for you.

>>56134864
Exactly. Its really too good to be true that some "hackers" out there simply break into top proprietary software and systems without any sensitive information from the "inside".

>T410 three years ago
>150 pounds
>T410 now
>100 pounds

Are think pads the slowest devaluing laptops in the world after their initial deluge of used models onto the second hand market?

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>>56134917
MacBooks & ToughBooks hold their value.
Consumer trash too... Sold a dead mobo Vaio E series with a 15" dipslay & first gen i5 for like $60+. But the E6420 with a bios lock? I'll get past $40 if im lucky.

A lot of these systems are super cheap, maybe some workstations still hold their value.

>>56134661
I think I'd have to get a bunch of hardware from a x200 because the AFFS panels are LCD, and the x201 has LED displays. It's whatever, I'm fine with not spending a bunch of money right now. Maybe a project for the future, but right now by Nip keyboard will be plenty fun.

>>56134983
Got
Aids
Yet?

Seriously though babe, is an X200s still a decent buy?

>>56134826
Filtered

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>>56134917
And here I thought my G40 tipped the scales at 8 pounds.

>>56135025
Yeah, I'm happy as as fuck with my nip keyboard, enjoy it! I knew what I was getting myself into though, I've been using ISO keyboards all my life and then I've owned several jap keyboards and I fucking love them.

No one irl that have seen me use it has called me a weeb, they just think it's cute (although it's weeb as fuck, no denying that)

>>56135051
Take the time to hunt down an X201s instead. The low-voltage i7 is so much less anemic than the ultra-low-voltage Core 2 Duo in the X200s.

>>56134661
no animu on g

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>>56134621
The Russians will save us with their homemade CPUs.

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>>56135155
Thing is, I can get it really cheap (for where I live..). I don't need it, but it just looks cute.

>>56135189
Shut up, faggot

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>>56135111
I don't know nipponese, I just want it to have something unique. Though, if I were to learn it'd certainly help out! Is the layout that hard to get used to going from US ASCII -> whatever this thing is?

>>56135196
I think your government is more than happy to see that people don't care, the harm in this is not the spying itself, but what the government does with that power.

But I'm not gonna get into that subject in /g/.

T7500 is Menrom right?

>>56135248
Neither do I. You're moving to a superior layout, so you should be just fine. ISO enter is fucking drunk proof

>>56135311
>Menrom
Merom*

>>56135311
Yes. T2xxx = Yonah, T7xxx = Merom, T9xxx = Penryn. I think T5xxx is low-end Merom and T8xxx is low-end Penryn, but I'm not so sure about that.

>>56135196
99.9% of the time I don't even think they bother to look. They just collect in bulk so if you DO become interesting or want to buck the system in any meaningful way they can go back to the archive and actually start digging for dirt to shut you up.

I would bet you a whole year's salary that anything John Q. Anon posts on this Croatian erotic puppetry exchange doesn't even register to them and the fact that you're here makes you just as likely if not more so to be completely harmless.

>>56135370
And sites like Facebook have automated bots with certain words blacklisted, so you get banned without even getting a real person to look at your message for context or any semblance of real human comprehension.

I'm a system administrator who's on the go a lot. What's a really nice thinkpad with great linux compatability I can get? Price range was about $750ish, I don't mind used machines either.

>>56135457
you could get a used x240 and swap the trackpad with the x250s for less than $500.
Or maybe get a used, but lower end x250.
But I'd recommend getting a higher end x240 and doing the trackpad swap.
It will probably have intel wireless so unless you are turbo autism about "muh proprietary software" you will be fine.
if you do care you can get a de whitelisted bios and then install any wireless card you want.

>>56135487
Is the trackpad swap necessary? Is it unusable? I will either use the clit mouse or a usb mouse if needed most likely

>>56135487
Not that guy, but
>de whitelisted bios for an x240
These exist? I thought the '20 series was the last to have a software whitelist fix.

>>56130576
i got a genuine 9 cell x230 batt off ebay for £35 before, brand new, wasn't hard to find either. i say pull the trigger

>>56135553
since you are planning on getting the clit then yes
they added the buttons to the trackpad for use with the clit mouse

What are the differences between T61 and T400?
They look pretty much the same for me.

>>56135566
newer cpu and ddr3 ram
also I think the t61 is limited to 4 gigs of ram, while the t400 should be limited to 8
>>56135560
I figured, if there aren't any then I'd assume it's because the bios isnt whitelisted.

>>56135577
But the T61 also uses Penryn CPUs and leave it to use 8GB RAM DDR3 too.

>>56135589
the t61s ive seen use 2nd gen core 2's and ddr2 ram
and all of the t400s use 3rd gen core 2s and ddr3
also all t400s are widescreen, and I think that some t61s where still 4:3
also this one on amazon seems to use an ide drive. but the listing is probably wrong or something because I doubt t61s would use ide.
keep in mind that i'm by no means an older thinkpad genius. I've only owned a t40, t410, x201, t420, x220 and w520

>>56135589
T61s only take DDR2, even the Penryn models.

>>56135566
Go look them both up on thinkwiki.org and compare specs.

>>56135653
They definitely do not use IDE drives and SATA II is possible through Middleton BIOS.

DDR2 for sure, and if you want to buy 2x4GB modules, be prepared to pay out the ass.

Here's a not often posted resource for everything T61:

http://t61.wikispaces.com/home

Don't know if my charger is busted or if its the battery.
How do if its the charger or the battery?
When I plug it in, I heard some sort of indicator that it was charging, however it was discharging instead.
Now that I can't turn it on, I get a flashing orange light on the battery sign. When I plug it in, it flashes yellow, and then goes back to orange.
Still won't turn on

>>56130113
asking once more
anyone have a link or model number for that alienware screen for the t420?
also is there a way to get just a few new keycaps? fghj are in really bad condition compared to the rest of the keyboard, but everything else is perfect.

>>56135785
I take it you did the button trick?

>>56135788
Compare the cost of http://laptopkey.com/ to what you can get a new keyboard for. You may find it's better to just replace the whole thing.

>>56135817
7 dollars per key?
jesus christ I'd rather buy a new keyboard
where is the best place to get a brand new keyboard?

>>56135807
What's the button trick

>>56135839
The power button light was on, but the screen wasn't.
I tried turning it off, but when I did, there was some noise coming from my laptop. Turned it on again and it stopped

>>56135839
>remove AC and batt
>push power button in 1 sec intervals 10 times
>on 10th, hold for 30 sec
>replace batt and AC
>press power button normally
If it doesn't work the first time, try it again. If that even doesn't work, leave AC and batt off laptop overnight and try again the next morning. I've had a T60 I thought was dead several times over be revived this way.

>>56135849
Try the button trick anyway, but if that's the case, could be your backlight or the inverter went out. What model are we talking about here? Might even be your display cable came unplugged, but that's usually preceded by weird lines thru the screen, etc beforehand. I take it you didn't drop it directly before it stopped working?

>>56135835
If international, probably aliexpress.
If murrica, probably amazon or ebay.

>>56135896
I have a w520 model. It was working but the battery just died. Didn't drop it at all. When I tried charging it before it turned off, it wasn't charging

>>56135051
Heh.
Mmmmm... I mean the T400 is a fair machine still, X200 will just not benefit from the better heatsink.

I still use my X61T, at least you have cheaper DDR3 RAM on the X200, graphics do make a difference on em, though I would have to get a Broadcom CrystalHD to help play video better if I want.

>>56135428
I often wonder what those banned words are, because some of my friends would get banned temporary because of something they posted recently or in the past. However I thought I post worse shit during my drunken tirades

>>56135935
New battery or old battery? Chinkshit or genuine?

You might try the button trick but avoid reattaching the battery and see if it'll boot too.

>>56135977
It just turned on, but it died again.
I got a message when it booted up and it said my charger had a lower wattage than the charger it was shipped with. Does this mean it's the charger?

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>>56130113
I know this isn't laptop but how does this sound for a quick way to get a PC to my brother in another state?

Seems like a decent deal for that processor. Also may insert a 470/480 in the future for gaming capability maybe.

>>56135989
You could test it with a multimeter maybe but I'm gonna say yeah, it's the charger bro.

>>56135977
It's definitely not a new battery, but I think it's a genuine battery. It says lenovo on it lol

>>56135989
>>56136003
Looks like it shipped with the 170watt charger, so get one of those. I take it it says that somewhere on the charger you've got too, so you can cross-ref.

>>56135949
Aww, you're still a cutie. Thanks

>>56135996
Bad idea, build him a H110 and a I5 with a 240GB SSD.

I doubt your brother needs a I7 to start with.

>>56136023
Also meant to add, if you leave it plugged in overnight it might charge the battery so you can use it in the meantime if it's mission-critical. However, I don't know if you'd want to do this because if the charger is dicey, it could damage the batt or laptop.

>>56136048
Well at least it doesn't have more than 4 cores like my ridiculous 980x

>>56135949
I don't know what all the banned words but I can tell you for a fact you can't use either "Faggot", "Beaner" or "Nigger" without getting banned, regardless of the context.

Sometimes the bot might not detect them automatically tho, in those cases you might safe for a while. Not sure if it takes someone to report it or if it's just slow to catch up.

>>56136033
Thanks for being sweet :3

>>56135996
Those power supply units are not that powerful and they def do not have a 6 pin power adapter.
I have a few at work, I don't know what PSU is on the standard sized unit...

I just sold two desktops with an i7-2600, they both cost only $30 to $50 more than buying the processor alone... Just know that you'll have to get a new PSU if you want to put a video card in there, thats why gaming PCs cost a bit more.

>>56136142
Hmmm strange, I'll post with twitter and its connected, I def said faggot before on there.

>>56136177
It might not be able to detect them in external posts, I would be lying if I said I know all the ins and outs, but I once got banned for accidentally sharing porn on a Tumblr connected to my account, it might vary from site to site and from content to content.

>>56135682
>>56135714
Well shit, i almost bought one.
Going to wait till some T400 are available where i live then.
There is one but slightly overpriced and is the 800p version.

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>>56136203
Ha wow.

>>56136239
For a US buyer, there's literally no reason to buy a widescreen T61. If you aren't hard up for the last 4:3 screen model, there's no reason not to choose the T400.

If you're an international buyer and the pickins are slim and you don't care about having more than 4GB of RAM, I could see somebody buying a cheap widescreen T61.

>>56136386
I might not care about having 4GB RAM, specially when i have plenty of DDR2 RAM around, but i do care about SATA1.

>>56136398
Well, you can still do SATAII with the Middleton BIOS on a T61. See the link I posted earlier. There's a link to the Middleton BIOS in there somewhere.

>>56136434
Well thats great then.
Now i just have to find a good deal on a HDDless T61.

>>56136604
Eh, I wouldn't look super hard for one specifically without a HDD. If you're going to buy a cheap, small SSD and you still need the storage space, you could use the included HDD in a ultrabay caddy.

>>56130113
How do I tighten the hinge on my t420?
mine wobbles a decent ammount

>>56136632
Im going to get a HDDless and a without battery T61 because i have a 1TB 2.5" HDD and a 240GB SSD i want to use on it already.
And i want to use a new battery for better battery life.

How do i look for a good battery?

>>56136680
Ah, fair enough.

Get a 9-cell something regardless. You're going to need it for an older C2D like that. Even Penryn isn't very power efficient. Also, I know I'm probably the only person to shill for undervolting here, but it's a huge advantage for C2D processors. Figure 20C+ cooler and about 25% more battery life. Shit was unreal when applied to my T601F.

Windows: RMClock (dead-simple)
Linux: PHC (tricky for novices but doable)

battery copypasta:

>FREE BATTERY IF ELIGIBLE - https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/hf004122

>New geunine lenovo - most expensive but more durable and dependable compared to the chinese counterparts. If money is no object, buy new.

>Used/refurbished genuine Lenovo - on a budget, these have all the benefits of new batteries, just with some wear. Only buy used batteries from sellers that will screencap battery stats (charged vs original design capacity, cycle count) so you know what you're getting. Usually price is on-par with high quality third party batteries.

>High quality 3rd party battery - anker & denaq both use jap/korean 18650 cells and are thus known to wear well. Worth considering at this price point. Some models (XX30 and up) will not charge 3rd party batteries, so avoid outright.

>New chinese batteries - reviews are mixed but most use sub-par cells and electronics. They may die unexpectedly or wear much faster than genuine lenovo batteries. Others seem to work fine. There are a million brands and batches out there, so there's no way to tell which is better than another, if they are.

>used chinese or unknown capacity used lenovo - reconsider your life choices that led you to this destitute position

Recently bought a t400 off ebay for 30 bucks, did i do good?

>>56136967
yep

What's the best convertible for under 200 usd

My laptop requires a 170w 20v charger but my battery says its 10.8v on the back
Is this supposed to be normal?
My laptop isn't charging, I get an orange blinking light when its closed and plugged into the wall. I'm suspecting its the charger because when I booted up the machine via the button method thing, it said my charger has a lower wattage than the ac adapter shipped with the laptop HOWEVER the charger does say 20v on the back

>>56137158
My laptop charges when it's closed, but it discharges when I turn it on.
The orange light is also flashing.

>>56136967
I'm fucking jealous

>>56130113
Someone should really update that buying guide(first one). Almost all T430 laptops are $150-250 on eBay, you can see some with a 1600x900 screen and nvidia graphics on the upper end of that price range if you know how to search.

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Will the T420 run Terraria? It's the only game I really care about playing

>>56137840
I play it on my X201.

>>56130113
My X220 middle mouse button broke
wat do

>>56137840
Disgusted by the webm, satisfied with the ending.

>>56137572
Visit dankpads if you want current prices. :P

Idk who ktgee's admin is. :o

>>56137158
What laptop do you have?
What is your wattage you have on your charger?

65w are for dual cores and Intel graphics
90w are for dual cores with dGPUs
I believe 90w supports quadcores but don't quote me.
W series use 130w, 170w depending on quadcore and dGPUs.
I think some might even use 230w but I may be confusing me with 17" HP Elitebooks and Dell Precisions

Are there any none-lenovo brand T420 batteries worth buying?

Just got a W520
Have a couple questions.
How come my display looks unclear?
I'm comparing it side by side to my other laptop and the fonts are much more clear and spaced out than my W520.
My W520 is running W7 and my other laptop is running W8
My old laptop has lower resolution than my W520. How do I make everything more clear?
I took a screen shot my laptop, uploaded it, then viewed it, and it looked different on my W520 than it did on my other laptop.

In short, how do I make my W520 have a clearer display or am I fucked

>>56138927
It turns out my charger was 90w. It was able to charge when not in use, but it doesn't charge when I'm using it. Going to end up buying a new charger

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Thoughts on the X220T? I kinda sorta need a touch screen for my work and I could get this pretty cheap (under 300€).

Does anyone have actual experience with the machine itself? Mainly concerned about the build quality etc.

Anyone have experience fixing broken keys?

>GPU
Thinking of getting an external GPU dock for my T420.
I want to be able to output to a 4K monitor, but the 6630m tops out at QHD.
I have a spare HD7770 sitting around that can output 4K, and should pair fairly well with the i5-2540m.

If I get a new laptop in the near future would I still be able to pair it with the dock? I would be using the ExpressCard slot in the T420 as the mini-PCIe has my SSD.

>>56139227

PROS:
IPS matte screen
finger+pen input

CONS:
1366x768
very heavy to carry round (ex. in your arms to pen input)

>>56139467
Yes, get a new keyboard.

>>56139048
Anker, they use the best cells on the market and have extra capacity.

>>56139227
It's neat, but the screen is shit compared to modern capacitive touch.

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>>56138413
Have another

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>>56136668
bump for hinge
>>56135788
bump for screen
>>56139227
do you actually need a touch screen for work?
battery life is slightly worse on the x220t vs normal x220 (since the hinge sticks through the middle of the battery) and it also weighs a bit more and is slightly longer
and it also tends to run a decent amount hotter than the x220 (but still reasonable temps)
It also usually costs about $100 more than an x220, but prices might have come down since a 1-2 years ago.
>>56139130
>How come my display looks unclear?
are you running at the correct resolution?
did you install your graphics drives?
it sounds like you aren't running at the correct resolution, and 99% of the time the cause is not having graphics drivers installed.
>>56139048
generally no
but whatever pic related is gets me like 8-9 hours on my t420. It's 8,700 mah so it's quite a bit over stock.
while whatever used official lenovo one that I got with my w520 only gets me 5-6 hours
and the brand new 9 cell that I got for my t410 like 2 years ago only got me 5-6 hours too.
>>56138927
my friend saw some 120 watt chargers at his best buy secret buying place, but no 130 watts for thinkpads.
and my old hp 8740w had a ~230 watt charger though I think.
That shit used a normal desktop plug, instead of the standard laptop 3 pin.
>>56139546
as long as you are only using it for outputting video it should be fine.
if you plan on playing the vidya you will probably be better off selling that card an getting a nvidia card for the lower cpu overhead.

>>56139610
>the vidya
I'll be using it on Linux, and only using it for output and maybe OpenCL.

>>56139610
>if you plan on playing the vidya you will probably be better off killing yourself
fixd

>>56139546
I just checked, and thank fuck I got a 7770, not an older second hand car, because GCN 1.0 is the first gen of cards that can output 4K, and the 7670 is terascale.

anybody here that has a dell m6600?
i just cant get this machine working right on windows 10 theres to many fucking drivers

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>>56139610
As I said, I "kinda" need it, at least it's going to make programming and running moving heads a hell of a lot easier. Price-wise, I found one at 290€, including postage.

>>56139563
I think I'm fine with using the stylus desu. I hope so.

I guess I'll bite the bullet and buy it, I can always sell it forward and get the regular X220 if the tablet version isn't my thing.

>>56139875
Shouldn't you just need an internet connection and Windows update gets the rest?

Long story short, got a thinkpad, wiped the harddrive, installed windows 7, a lot of missing drivers and shit, and I'm too lazy to find it all.
Is it possible to restore my laptop to factory settings? Possibly with all the thinkpad features n shit because I don't have that anymore (if there even were any)

>>56139908
You could try and find a set of factory restore disks.

>>56139875
what drivers are missing?
have you let windows update do it's thing?
take a screenshot of device manager
also base system device is either your sd card reader, or the intel management engine.
if there isn't a windows 10 version then use the windows 8/8.1 version, and if that isnt an option then use the windows 7 version.
>>56139899
for programming, and probably for whatever "moving heads" there is there would be absolutely no benefit from using a touch screen or a stylus. I'm 100% certain programming
>>56139908
just run windows update you lazy fuck
that will get the computer to a state where it works perfectly fine for 99% of things.
the only drivers windows update will miss is the ME, sd card reader, and maybe like one other thing.
and good look finding a restore image online, I spent a few days looking for one for my t420 or my w520 and couldn't find anything

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>>56139941
I am a lighting designer, so in this context, with programming I'm referring to programming moving lights through software (grandMA onPC) not traditional programming as coding isn't needed, rather than just plainly inputting parameters and mapping stuff etc. A retarded term since it doesn't really have anything to do with actual programming but what can you do.

Also, when running a show through the software, it's much easier to launch cues etc through a touch screen, eather than with mouse.

I need a convertible from Lenovo or any other company that has a nvidia gpu at least 940 and a digitizer for pen use to take notes ... What do you recommend ? Currently have a yoga 3 14 and finding a stylus for capactive touchscreens that supports palm regognition and stuff is impossible to find

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Anybody use one of these and would recommend them?

>>56141606
I bought mine from ebay, chink brand, without those fancy yellow rubbers on the screws, and it werks. So, if anything, that one should be better.

I'm buying a 1st gen Carbon X1 today for $550 CAD. It's in good condition and has a 256gb SSD.

How much of a mistake is this?

>>56139227
The main concerns come about due to the rubber tabs on the sides (keeping the machine from being twisted open while closed) having a tendency to break off. And once that happens, the keyboard has a tendency to make markings on the display. Not massive issues but potential irritations nonetheless
Beyond that, I'd installing a device in the expresscard slot if you push hard on the palmrest because the plastic can crack

Construction wise it does a fine job. The hinge does put massive stresses on the chassis but it should still do well for at least 3 years and it is strong enough that you can pick up the machine by the display

>>56131491
That's Windaz 2000 you insufferable miscreant

>>56141606
It's just wiring, buy the cheapest one you can find.

Bought one for maybe 5 dollars from ebay and it works just fine.

>>56141411
Selfbump

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Which one would you buy for $20?
And it's not a Compass :(

>>56142048
You cold get a better deal with a T430s but overall is a sweet deal if you prefer the Ultrabook form factor

I've had a x200s for 3 years. Like a lot. Just which the trackpoint was faster. Thinking of getting a x60 for playing with bsd

>>56142048

they're okay, however the ram is not replaceable, and this gen was capped at 900p. Depending on budget I would have grabbed a 3rd gen x1 carbon instead for a 1080p/1440p display or even touch.

If that's not important to you, then I'm sure you'll like it.

Do any other keyboards than dedicated fit x200 series? I want a japanese keyboard for my x201s so that I could rebind ctrl to a more comfy key and I don't see any of those available.

would a eGPU work well with the T420?

>>56143628
x120e

>>56143628
what would you even do with a grid aside from put it on the shelf as a decoration?
that said, for $20 each you may as well buy them both

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>>56144141
why not

My T420s just arrived over the mail, this thing is beautiful, awesome keyboard, I'm in love. Thanks for the help /tpg/

>>56143763
Have you tried soft rim TrackPoint yet? I use it on a few Linux based ThinkPads when the sensitivity isn't enough.

>>56141606
Most no name units should work fine. I have a few.

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>>56136668
>>56139610
Had a wobbly hinge on my x200s once, turned out it was because I hadn't tightened a screws at the back end of the body (right below the hinge) properly after reassembling.
Maybe try to fasten pic related screws (they're apparently hidden behind some covers).

>>56139610
Interesting enough about that big HP ac adapter, on the Elitebook 8760w I had, the ac adapter box was a similar design to two Dell AC adapters, one for a their precision, one with an 8 or 6 pin for heir Pentium 4 USFF desktops.

If I get a t430 can I swap the display panel for a higher res one?

>>56145872
>I wasn't immediately good at something so I quit

millennials, everyone

>>56146007
I think he's referring to the fact that no beginner material exist, it all assumes you're someone proficient in ricing.

>aka how to rice
>"install Gentoo"
>lurk moar

>>56146043
That doesn't mean it can't be learned from reading the material that's there, implementing small things, breaking stuff, etc. Experience is the best teacher anyway. And that takes time and more than a few hours' effort if you're a complete novice.

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So, that's my current T430.
I wanted to:
1) Replace palmrest with fingerprint reader-equipped one
2) Replace 120GB Intel mSATA SSD with ADATA 480GB one
3) Add GOBI 3000 WWAN module
4) Replace 6cell battery with genuine 9cell one
Now, the question is: should I invest more money in it, or maybe there is an newer alternative to this laptop which I should acquire?
GPU is old, but it's as fast as GT 640m (faster than 730m), so gaymes are playable on 1600x900 resolution.
Help me /g/

>>56146394
cant have wwan and msata ssd anon.
fingerprint readers are shit.

>>56146420
That's why I said I'm getting rid of mSATA SSD and I'm getting 480GB SATA SSD.
btw
>yes, you can
http://forum.51nb.com/thread-1470212-1-1.html

What does updating thinkpad bios do?
Can't do it right now because my charger is fucking shit and I need to get a good one to update it.

My fonts are also blurry compared to my other laptops. How do I fix this? Here's an example
http://imgur.com/a/KXwMI
I want the left to look like the right.

Is there anyway to shove a cheap ass graphics card into a T410?

>>56146802
>into
No.
You can use one as eGPU tho.

If I have a t420 should I get a t430 too?

>>56146955
that makes absolutely no sense unless you're collecting them

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my clit mouse is crumbling

wat do?

>>56147092
Replace it..

Should I update my BIOS?
I'm reading this article http://www.howtogeek.com/136881/htg-explains-do-you-need-to-update-your-computers-bios/
and it says I shouldn't.
I recently wiped my harddrive and installed a new OS. Should I just go ahead and install it?

I'm seeing a lot of ebay listing of super cheap t400s for like super low bids listed "For Parts" and its complete without adaptor and HDD.

are these people insane and am I getting a good deal?

Is a certified refurbished Thinkpad X240 with an IPS screen worth around $320? Ty kindly

So I bought L440 with i7-4712MQ ...
Am I doing it right?

Have you seen a Thinkpad for sale somewhere that was so damaged that you wondered what happened to it?

>>56147564
Do you have a reason to? Do it.
You want to update it just for the sake of it? Don't, there's a chance you might brick it in the process.

>>56130774
Definitely don't buy that one, they blurred out the labels on the back of the panel, they called it a "substitute" and later in the description they explicitly say it's not an AFFS panel so it's probably something completely different with the same connector.

I did the AFFS mod to my X200 a year ago, I bought the entire top screen assembly from a gateway E-155C tablet and pulled the screen out of that. I had to remove the touch screen digitizer which is a lot of careful work with an X-Acto knife and the panel underneath was glossy.

Colors, viewing angles, and contrast are all much improved so I think it was worth the $30 I paid for the screen assembly, but I don't use my X200 very much any more because it can't keep up with internet video (Twitch).

The source I bought the screen assembly from doesn't seem to have any more to sell though, and there have been a few people on here who have bought Boe-Hydis "compatible" screens that didn't work and burned the LCD connector.

You could try just buying a whole Gateway E-155c, they're not that expensive.

>>56145450
I tightened the ones on the bottom (since there arent any on the back), but it didn't seem to help

Any issues with Linux compatibility in the x230?

Is there a way to replace the thinkpad x220's keyboard with the t430's keyboard? I plan on buying a x220 in the future and if I could, replace the keyboard.

>>56148857
Why don't you just buy a extra x220 keyboard and swap em. They're under $30 on eBay

>>56148805
intel wireless might need a proprietary driver, but that's about it
>>56148857
you... want the t430s keyboard on an x220?
why?
just buy an x230 for slightly more so you get all the benefits of ivy bridge, and the weird keyboard.
or just buy a new keyboard for like $30 on amazon or ebay

>>56145071
how much of a performance drop is there compared to using the dedicated gpu in a desktop? Does it depend solely upon the cpu?

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Hey,

I'm dropping by /g/ to ask a stupid fucking question. Just got a x230 to replace my dead HP laptop. The HP has a better, 500gb HDD with all my old shit I didn't backup on it. Has windows 10 just like the x230, etc. Can I simply swap the hard drives to dump my files onto a portable? Or am I gonna have a hard time.

Thanks, family

>>56148929
not that guy, but with egpu setups it's usually like 1/2 to 3/4 the performance of a desktop.
the combination of the pcie 2.0 1x speeds, and the weaker cpu (especially if you have a dualcore) can really hurt your performance in games.
>>56148947
you can usually swap them and then just check device manager for any missing updates.
but there is a chance that hal will say no and you will end up stuck in an infinite boot loop.
also remember that the x230 only likes 7mm drives, so if your hp had a 9mm one it's going to be tough getting the drive in, and almost impossible to get it out.

>>56148767
And that'd all come with a compatible converter and stuff? Sounds like a good plan, I'll look into it. Thanks for the word!

Want to get my first Thinkpad. Thinking T420 or T430. Gonna do some light gaming and light video editing on it. What do you think /g/?

>>56148947
you'll lose the windows 10 license, if you did the free upgrade. Other than that, it should just werk.

>>56149132
I bought a T430 and I'm very happy with it. In the next couple of months I think I'll buy a T420 for my wife.

>>56149132
No you aren't.

T420 is a 6 year old machine with integrated graphics, modern video editing and even light gaming are going to grind to a halt. Maybe try a W5XX with discrete graphics for your purposes.

>>56149132

The t430 has better integrated graphics and cpu if you want better performance. Although general consesus is that the keyboard is worse. If you dont mind the keyboard and paying more, I reccomend getting the t430.

>>56149188
There are T420 and T430 models with dGPU. Educate yourself.

>>56149132
t430 by far
make sure you get one with the dgpu, because hd 4000 can only take you so far.
then ideally do the bios mod to use a t420s keyboard in your t430

Do you guys ever wonder about your baby's life before you two met? What if a poo in the loo used it?

>>56147778
If it's a high volume seller with good feedback and they at least show it boots to BIOS, go for it. You're still rolling the dice a little bit but if it's cheap it's not a big loss.

I need a new laptop and know a guy who will sell me a perfect condition X220 for like $115. I'm not asking if that's a good deal. I'm picking it up tomorrow. What I want to know is how common IPS replacement panels are, and how difficult they are to put on? Anything I should know or look out for? Thanks.

Any better panels out there that will fit into a T410?
I love this laptop but the screen is cancer, and 16:10, while beautiful, is making finding a better panel hard as fuck

>>56149188
My T420 with Intel only graphics runs everything that isn't brand new on medium/low with 60+ fps, you're buying into GPU marketing far too much.

>>56148929
It feels the same really, even if it's bottlenecked to pci-e x1 speeds.

I don't play demanding games though or else i would've gotten a better card.

I just want a good quadcore and a nice colorscreen
Why is it so hard its either rare or expensive

>>56150360
W520 is what you want.

>>56150383
Its rare for me the only one sold in my country is too far away for me sadly since it really is perfect

>>56149560
As long as it wasn't used by a poo in the heatsink I'm happy.
Besides when I got my Thinkpad I did a thorough cleaning.

>>56134503
The Thinkpad line wasn't affected by Superfish senpai

Just got a t420 in the mail

seems gently used $135

Best os to put on it?

Windows host or linux host?

>>56150765

Just dualboot windows with ur favorite distro

So is there any reason I should get the t430 over the t430s?

>>56149560
I think about mine a lot. Maybe it was used for some real business use? It was in Dallas before I bought it, so maybe. I still have yet to do a thorough cleaning yet. I will soon.

>>56151381

Battery life

I just bought a used t420. I cannot for the life of me boot from a usb stick with xubuntu on it. I've tried both legacy and uefi and for some reason it doesn't show up when I press f12.

How do I turn off the bluetooth for my W520?
I feel like it's using a lot of battery and I'd like to conserve as much as possible since I'm not using bluetooth atm

>>56151639
bluetooth uses pretty much no power just sitting there not connected
in windows 10 you can just click the notifications thing and click on bluetooth to turn it off
>>56151608
what usb drive?
I know that the microcenter ones don't like to be booted off of unless you use a usb hub. (they seem to lack a USB serial number, and when connected to the hub it will just use the hubs serial)

>>56151608
try the yellow usb port in the back

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who /IBM thinkcentre/ here? picked up this bad boy for $5 today

>>56149661
Someone is dumping a lot of two t400 laptops that are missing HDD and Charger starting at $10 bid.

Wouldn't be bad to take the best parts of those two and put them together IMO and maybe just get new pieces off Aliexpress or something.

>>56152490
Seems reasonable. I'd go for it if I was in the market.

Is the Thinkpad Edge a good notebook to get?

I just a laptop that is small and portable, mainly for web and word processing.

>>56152036
thinkcentre is the ideapad of lenovo desktops.
Get a thinkstation for the meme desktop.

>>56134826
You wanna tell me if a Toughbook CF-52 is worth anything?

I'm using an X220 and on one of my USB ports, the little orange plastic bit got pulled and now my portable hard drive gets disconnected if I wiggle around the wire. Is there any easy way I can fix this or should I just deal with it and use the other ports?

>>56152913
Follow up - what are the chances that my data got corrupted by this accidental disconnection? It happened maybe five or six times.

Can someone take a picture of the lower left hole of the latch thing with the opening switch being in the release position? I think my broke since it makes a loud click when I open the lid.

>>56131216
Same here except not just while charging. After a while I couldn't even use Ethernet for internet. I've tried multiple drivers, multiple different operating systems but nada

>>56153167
Which laptop?

How would I go about setting up an eGPU for my T420?

>>56153466
t430s

>>56153821
buy expresscard version of the exp gdc, a graphics card and a psu

plug the cables, install drivers and reboot

Getting my 420 ayy lmao this week, should I replace the keyboard and what do you recommend?

>>56154105
>should I replace the keyboard
why?

>>56154206
Not him but, what is wrong with replacing a used keyboard with a new one?

If its not really worn maybe its not a good idea but if it is?

>>56154344
Nothing wrong with that but i don't see why would you need a replacement if it's not broken/worn to shit and he didn't mention it was.

And even if it was broken/worn why would someone ask? just do it.

So if I'm set on getting an X-series with FHD and a decent keyboard and TrackPoint, then I'd be better getting an X240 and replacing the keyboard and TrackPoint than trying to replace the display on an X230, right?

>>56152913
Easiest fix is probably to get a replacement part on ebay or whatever and replace the broken one. Soldering and shit.
Or you can try and glue the part thats fallen off back into place. No idea if that is even an option in your case.
The workaround is, as you stated yourself, to just use other ports.

>>56154942
Get a X260 with fhd and change keyboard to a liteon if you got chicony.

>>56139572
but that looks delicious...

So yesterday I got an X60T for free. Is there anything fun I can do with it?

>>56148795
Maybe the screws for the hinges are hidden beneath some plastic or tape; look up the service manual of your exact model. I don't think they are the ones on the bottom.

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>>56154942

https://m.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/4xyxmt/51nbs_x320x330_coming_available_today_thread_4/?sort=confidence

They still have some modded x220/x230 with the fhd xps13 display if you're up for it. Ships from China though so It may take a month or two.

>>56156081
>1080p
>13"
enjoy your eye cancer
it's either windows shitty scaling to make it more readable, but blurry. or no scaling so you have to sit less than a foot away to read smaller text.

>>56156081

i dont know if the sacrifice in durability is worth

with that bezel 1 drop and the screen is gone

>>56130113
http://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Dell/ALIENWARE~M14X~R2/
is this (the 1600x900 matte one) the correct screen to install on my t420 to upgrade it to 1600x900 and not terrible everything?
yes I know i need to get some hd + cable

>>56156282
Yeah, i used the same panel to upgrade my t420. Although some anon notet that this one is a compatible panel, as the m14x r2 was never shipped with a matte panel. But i'm quite happy with this panel.

>>56156367
it never shipped with it?
did they just kinda find out that that panel was exactly the same as the glossy one or something so they list it as compatible?

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Are you comfy /tpg/?

I just bought a used t420. Came with a 320 HDD that I run some test installing debian without problems. Now upgrade with samsung SSD pro and the fan won´t stop.

>>56156906
are you constantly loading things?
expect higher cpu usage with an ssd whenever loading big files because your cpu has to process more at once.
it also means that your cpu will be turbo boosting just for a file transfer because turbo boost is fucking retarded. which means that you will have significantly higher temps

>>56149159
Oh shit. Anyway to recoup that from an image?

>>56156924
No, fresh debian install, first run and the fun won´t stop. CPU 0% and RAM <3% use.
Just conect the old hdd and the fun don´t even start when I load some heavy programs.
The temperature when ssd is connected, everything under ram and touchpad is way hotter than the laptop sides.
Do you have any idea what is happening? I understood that ssd was a good upgrade for heat issues.

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>spend years working for a laptop repair company
>we also brought bulk broken laptops to repair and sell
>our biggest seller was the D620
>shitty business laptop
>hinges broke from a soft breeze
>spent two years doing basically nothing but repairing and installing XP onto these things
>leave
>years later (also known as now)
>looking for a new laptop
>parents decide to buy me one for my birthday
>its a D620
>feel like I want to scream every time I look at the thing

Is this PTSD?
Also if you want to hear some Thinkpad repair stories, ill provide

>>56157142
>tfw I use a D630 and it works just fine apart from the dead battery

>>56157184
Yeah, that seemed to be one of the most common problems. I assume its because 90% of them were just left plugged in on peoples desks.

>>56157142
Give me all your Thinkpad repair stories.

>>56157142
Hey, I'm getting into doing the same thing for myself. Would you say it is not profitable, these days? Any tips?

>>56157429
Ill write a few down in a few hours

>>56157441
Its profitable as long as you dont work for a dodgy bloke like I did. Shady as fuck, got paid like shit.

As for tips, grab the ram and windows codes off of the bottom of any shit you cant repair. Keep a small pile of machines for spare parts but dont let it run out of control. Stay away from any Apple products. Keep flash of the drivers any model is typically missing. Especially keep backups of ethernet and wireless card drivers. Always take a photo of the machine before you send it out and keep them well filed to protect yourself

>>56157571
Keep flash drives*

>>56157571
Perfect advice, and I am glad to say I already have a lot of that in place. I should definitely start filing things.
How did you guys resell them? Were you a retail store, or did you use listings?

>>56157628
We had our own website. Shit that was too bad but still sellable went on ebay.

Oh, another thing, dont waste time. If you get some shitty netbook in with a broken screen and keyboard, toss it into the trash. Dont start doing massive jobs unless you are sure you can charge enough to warrant your time. If you repair a netbook in two hours and charge $100 for it, you could have spent that time repairing at least two better condition thinkpads that you could sell for $150 each. You basically lost $200. Time management is key

>>56157689
I think, for the sake of quality and ease of work, I will only repair enterprise laptops; they really do seem to be the only ones worth any time, and they typically have some pretty cheap parts for repair. Other laptops are pretty iffy and not up to snuff for resale.
I am definitely taking that second paragraph to heart; I have three thinkpads sitting around, waiting for touchscreen replacements (I cheaped out instead of just buying the full FRU).

>>56130113
L series Chinkpads?

I'm looking into buying a Thinkpad T450s.
Specs:
i7-5600U
8Gb RAM
256Gb SSD

I'd be using it for Solisworks, Mastercam and autocad also some gaming like CSGO and TF2

What say you?

Can my new X220 run simple games like LoL, CS and Half Life?

I usually stick to gaming on my PC, but I obviously can't bring that with me when I'm out of town.

>>56158008
>>56158217
Same person???

>>56156385
Guess dell never offered a matte panel and only shipped the glossy panel in the m14x. But don't qoute me on that.

What does /tpg/ think about Fujitsu LifeBooks? I could get a Fujitsu LifeBook S751 for 130€, wich would be a good price I'd like to pay. Has the same specs like a T420.
Intel Core i5-2520M
4GB
160GB
1440x900
Intel HD Graphics 3000

Could I pimp this thing with an SSD and RAM enough to use it for everything except gaming?

>>56159040
I own one
Please don't
t. Fujitsu Lifebook S561 owner

>>56159054
Too slow? I mean, I had to pay ~180€+ for a T420 and I don't want a slow notebook.

Is there much difference between the P8600 (2.40ghz) and P8800 (2.66ghz) on x200 thinkpads?

>>56159066
Slow, overheats, it's way, way too easy to accidentally switch off the wifi when resting your palm, flimsy keyboard, disgustingly low battery life, shitty quality speakers, the fingerprint reader only works 1/4 of the time, having the SD, audio ports on the front is just plain annoying.
Just stick with Elitebooks and Chinkpads.

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>>56159101
: ^ )

Would a brand new battery manufactured in 2012 still hold close to 100% charge nowadays?

Fucking living in Canada having me pay $100+ for a "new" 4 year old 6 cell

Should I max out my t430 ram if I'm not that heavy user?

>>56159101
>>56159175
Thanks for your warning. :3

Lel, if I need a Windows 7 key, I'll just look at eBay and get one from the stupid people who made a photo of it.

>>56159341
I'd expect that if it was new, was only partially charged when boxed and was stored correctly for it to be 90%+.

>>56159387
only if you like wasting money

>>56159492
I don't actually I'm extremely cheap.

I'm about to buy 1333mhz RAM for the X230, is there anything special about RAM that I should look at?

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