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T14 Gen 3 compatible 40-pin 4-lane display cables

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Oct 25, 2025 1:34 am
Posted in Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Replies: 1
by LimesKey » Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:22 pm » in Thinkpad T14/T15/T16

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
Sat Oct 25, 2025 1:34 am
X1 Carbon 4th Gen -- Wonky Keyboard

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Oct 25, 2025 12:28 am
Posted in ThinkPad X1 / X1-Carbon / X1-Extreme and later Series
Replies: 5
by Scorpion8 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 9:40 pm » in ThinkPad X1 / X1-Carbon / X1-Extreme and later Series

Doing some work on resurrecting yet another X1 Carbon. This one is a 4th Gen i5 - 8GB model. The previous owner broke out completely the Wifi card...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Oct 25, 2025 12:28 am
T14 Gen1 AMD: LCD Upgrade

Last post by Python.p « Fri Oct 24, 2025 11:27 pm
Posted in Thinkpad T14/T15/T16
Replies: 3
by Python.p » Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:50 pm » in Thinkpad T14/T15/T16

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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Last post by Python.p
Fri Oct 24, 2025 11:27 pm
ThinkPad 701C Memory - 64MB Availability?

Last post by Mike1978 « Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:55 pm
Posted in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Replies: 15
by pkiff » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:47 am » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware

I understand that there is a 64MB RAM chip that I can use to upgrade my 701C, but I don't have any leads on where to get one, and I suspect they are...

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Last post by Mike1978
Fri Oct 24, 2025 4:55 pm
FS: ThinkPad X220

Last post by PiZzA EnGiNeEr « Fri Oct 24, 2025 2:46 pm
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only
Replies: 1
by PiZzA EnGiNeEr » Wed Oct 01, 2025 12:32 am » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

For sale is a used ThinkPad X220 laptop with Windows 10. It has an i5-2540M CPU, 16GB of RAM, new replacement battery and a brand new 250GB SSD. The...

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Last post by PiZzA EnGiNeEr
Fri Oct 24, 2025 2:46 pm
Black foil on mainboards

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Oct 24, 2025 10:53 am
Posted in Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Replies: 2
by ThinkChris » Fri Oct 24, 2025 8:36 am » in Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions

Hello,

does anybody know if there's a source for the black insulation foil that covers big parts of most mainboards? Often I have to remove it for...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Oct 24, 2025 10:53 am
WTB: UXGA IPS Flexview for T60

Last post by Medessec « Fri Oct 24, 2025 10:49 am
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only
Replies: 1
by cowsay » Fri Oct 24, 2025 9:08 am » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

I'm looking for a 15 4:3 UXGA IPS Flexview for a T60. I am in the US

Long story short I've spent a small fortune trying to get a decent thinkpad up...

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Last post by Medessec
Fri Oct 24, 2025 10:49 am
T480 screen shuts off after a few seconds to a minute after starting to use it.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:12 am
Posted in ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series
Replies: 3
by FranklinHawkings » Wed Oct 22, 2025 5:26 pm » in ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series

I am not sure what is happening, it's been working for years without issue and a couple of hours ago it just went poof. The laptop can sit there at...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Oct 24, 2025 1:12 am
WTB: SelectaDock III

Last post by blegas78 « Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:20 pm
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only

by blegas78 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:20 pm » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

I’ve been super intrigued by these behemoths ever since I got a 760XD, but they sure do seem hard to come by! I was able to get a selectabase but...

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Last post by blegas78
Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:20 pm
X210Ai Info & Review Thread

Last post by astral « Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:04 pm
Posted in 51nb and other modded Thinkpads
Replies: 26
by astral » Fri Sep 19, 2025 11:44 pm » in 51nb and other modded Thinkpads

So, I bought the X210Ai way back in February, and today it has arrived! I'll be creating a longer review in the future, once I've been using it for a...

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Last post by astral
Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:04 pm
X30x Exploded wallpaper

Last post by dcfbf « Thu Oct 23, 2025 4:05 pm
Posted in ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Replies: 2
by dcfbf » Tue Oct 21, 2025 1:49 am » in ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series

If you don't want to read, here take it:

For those who are willing to read:

I have recently gotten an X301 and I have a few thoughts:

1: I'm...

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Last post by dcfbf
Thu Oct 23, 2025 4:05 pm
Retro ThinkPad Battery Repairment

Last post by Jifeng Chen « Wed Oct 22, 2025 6:08 pm
Posted in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Replies: 7
by Jifeng Chen » Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:36 pm » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware

I recently purchased a second-hand ThinkPad 240 with a dead battery, and I’m planning to replace the cells myself. I know that some relatively modern...

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Last post by Jifeng Chen
Wed Oct 22, 2025 6:08 pm
ultrabay R61

Last post by dr_st « Wed Oct 22, 2025 12:01 pm
Posted in ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Replies: 1
by Phil83 » Wed Oct 22, 2025 7:29 am » in ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series

Hello, which kind of Ultrabay hdd cary is suitable for R61? is it SATA only? FRU?
Is it different from ultraby carry for T61?

Thanks in advance

Phil

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Oct 22, 2025 12:01 pm
Ubuntu & Mint installation failure on T400

Last post by micrex22 « Wed Oct 22, 2025 9:55 am
Posted in Linux Questions
Replies: 8
by PhoenixR » Mon May 20, 2024 9:27 am » in Linux Questions

I tried installing the latest versions of Ubuntu, Kubuntu & Mint (downloaded from the official websites) on a couple of T400 from a scratch and...

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Last post by micrex22
Wed Oct 22, 2025 9:55 am
FS: IBM ThinkPad 600X

Last post by blegas78 « Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:25 pm
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only
Replies: 1
by PiZzA EnGiNeEr » Wed Oct 15, 2025 6:35 pm » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

machine is sold

For sale is a used ThinkPad 600X with Windows 98. The cosmetic condition isn't perfect overall is in very good condition for the...

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Last post by blegas78
Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:25 pm
Search for TP 701c Dock Adapter Kit

Last post by Dosler « Tue Oct 21, 2025 2:31 pm
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only
Replies: 12
by Dosler » Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:17 pm » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

Hello,

i managed to restore my beloved Thinkpad 701c. I also have the Dock II 3546-001 and want to connect each other. I try to find the Adapter Kit...

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Last post by Dosler
Tue Oct 21, 2025 2:31 pm
Thinkpad 560 bios update

Last post by LayaVulpes « Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:12 pm
Posted in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Replies: 2
by LayaVulpes » Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:14 am » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware

Hello

I have in my possession an old IBM Thinkpad 560 in pretty rough shape but it works. Sadly I don't have any accessories and the only way I see...

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Last post by LayaVulpes
Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:12 pm
Home Kubernetes with 3x m75q Gen5

Last post by blegas78 « Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:13 am
Posted in IBM or Lenovo Desktops/Workstations/ThinkStations only

by blegas78 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:13 am » in IBM or Lenovo Desktops/Workstations/ThinkStations only

FORUM warning :
Picture(s) WAY too big, tags removed.
Please read the Forum Rules , especially Section 5 :

Here’s a photo of part of my homelab...

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Last post by blegas78
Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:13 am
Thinkpad 380XD bizarre power failure

Last post by PhaseSeeker « Tue Oct 21, 2025 5:47 am
Posted in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Replies: 2
by PhaseSeeker » Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:30 am » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware

Hi, like it says in the title, I've got an old Pentium MMX Thinkpad 380XD laptop which has a puzzling power issue to say the least. Basically:
- On a...

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Last post by PhaseSeeker
Tue Oct 21, 2025 5:47 am
WTB Thermaltake Versa J24

Last post by ThinkPad560X « Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:13 am
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only
Replies: 4
by ThinkPad560X » Wed Oct 15, 2025 10:28 pm » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

I am looking for a Thermaltake J24 case as the one I got in was damaged.

Beware of looking for any PC online now other than well-known sites you can...

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Last post by ThinkPad560X
Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:13 am
Internal VGA to LVDS Display Mod

Last post by panips « Mon Oct 20, 2025 12:21 pm
Posted in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Replies: 5
by bench » Wed Oct 15, 2025 1:37 am » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware

I've been wanting to IPS swap 90's Thinkpad models for a while now due to many reasons such as availability, vinegar syndrome, and the original...

5 Replies

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Last post by panips
Mon Oct 20, 2025 12:21 pm
Battery for T400

Last post by kfzhu1229 « Mon Oct 20, 2025 12:08 am
Posted in ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Replies: 15
by frozencaptain » Mon Mar 17, 2025 1:22 pm » in ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series

Hello! I am once again asking for guidance regarding my T400. A few weeks ago I bought a Greencell brand battery from Ebay and it seems like bad...

15 Replies

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Last post by kfzhu1229
Mon Oct 20, 2025 12:08 am
T520 fan / heatsink screw size

Last post by ThinkChris « Sun Oct 19, 2025 5:52 pm
Posted in ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series

by ThinkChris » Sun Oct 19, 2025 5:52 pm » in ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series

Hello,

I got a heatsink for an w520 (FRU 04W1576) that I want to connect to a fan unit that I bought for it. There's three screw holes....

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Last post by ThinkChris
Sun Oct 19, 2025 5:52 pm
T440p Flash and Crash

Last post by mvaudio « Sun Oct 19, 2025 9:15 am
Posted in ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series
Replies: 4
by mvaudio » Thu Oct 16, 2025 5:18 pm » in ThinkPad T430-T495 / T530-T590 Series

I have a T440p running Linux (MX26.3), and for quite a while I've had a situation where, when I close the lid to suspend, often when I open it again...

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Last post by mvaudio
Sun Oct 19, 2025 9:15 am
Top Half HV150UX2-100 Led Backlight for T60 T70 T700

Last post by FranckDeng « Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:20 am
Posted in ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Replies: 6
by FranckDeng » Sat Apr 05, 2025 7:55 am » in ThinkPad T60/T61 Series

Is there anyone interested in it?
Here is the link:

THANK YOU!

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Last post by FranckDeng
Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:20 am
Gone - Free (plus shipping) - Dock 263110U (US only)

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:06 am
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only

by Edward Mendelson » Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:06 am » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

I have one of these ancient docks, probably never used, in the box, hoping for a good home:

You're welcome to it (US only) if you will email me a...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:06 am
WTB 15" Flexview/IPS screen for T60.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Oct 19, 2025 12:14 am
Posted in Marketplace - Forum Members only
Replies: 4
by 755cdxd » Sat Aug 09, 2025 12:26 am » in Marketplace - Forum Members only

If anyone wants to sell one in EU please tell me. I'm also interested in a complete laptops with Flexview.
Thanks.

4 Replies

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Oct 19, 2025 12:14 am
770 bad inverter.....why?

Last post by Luizapper « Sat Oct 18, 2025 7:11 pm
Posted in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware
Replies: 12
by solidpro » Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:49 am » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware

Hi All

I'm working on a 770. The display is totally dark (but you can see an image if you shine a torch). I don't know for certain if it's the CCFL...

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Last post by Luizapper
Sat Oct 18, 2025 7:11 pm

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