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T460s non-touch screen vs touch screen

Last post by kpevav « Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:24 am
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by kpevav » Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:25 pm

I was using a small tablet with keyboard for two weeks and so using the touch screen regularly. I just received my new T460s with the non-touch...

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Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:24 am
T530 no backlight after replacing screen.

Last post by xyz « Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:42 am
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by NikkoCharger » Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:22 pm

Hey guys, I just replaced the screen on my T530 and after putting the new screen in the computer, the backlight doesn't work. The new screen isn't...

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Last post by xyz
Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:42 am
mobile ivy bridge memory support: DDR3L or DDR3L-RS for T530?

Last post by hhhd1 « Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:59 pm
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by thinkpadcollection » Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:26 pm

intel website specifies either 1333 or 1600 DDR3L or DDR3L-RS for mobile ivy bridge CPUs that is found in T530, will this -RS suffix supported on...

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Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:59 pm
T430 upgrading cpu to i7-3730QM

Last post by tudoranadi « Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:48 am
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by Janfryes » Fri Oct 16, 2015 5:15 pm

Hello, I´m an entusiastic of thinkpad T series. Currenlty I use a T420 i5, 16Gb ram, for image processing tasks and sometimes I note the i5 cpu has...

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Last post by tudoranadi
Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:48 am
90W Mobile Power Solution?

Last post by tudoranadi « Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:42 am
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by Shelby Griggs » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:06 pm

Running a T440p, my old AC/DC adapter just isn't stout enough 65w vs a needed 90w, anybody have any elegant solutions for keeping powered up in a...

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Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:42 am
T450s WiFi and Bluetooth dropping connections

Last post by mschaffer « Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:33 pm

by mschaffer » Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:33 pm

Does anyone else have this problem with thier T450s?
While using my laptop the WiFi connection and Bluetooth connection will drop. The WiFi starts to...

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Last post by mschaffer
Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:33 pm
Any reason NOT to downgrade a T440S to Win 7?

Last post by WVZR1 « Fri Feb 26, 2016 2:05 am
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by mirileh » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:46 am

I got a multitouch T440S and I love it. That said, I hate the Win 8 Pro that came with it.

1. Is there any reason NOT to downgrade it to Win 7 Pro?...

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Last post by WVZR1
Fri Feb 26, 2016 2:05 am
Is T450/T450s a good replacement for X220?

Last post by hyde « Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:13 pm
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by hyde » Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:25 pm
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I love my X220 but after 4 years it's time to upgrade and keep this in the office as backup.
Is T450/T450s a good replacement for X220? I don't want...
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Last post by hyde
Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:13 pm
Adding higher resolution qhd+ or 4k screen to t430 or w530 via displayport?

Last post by harryK « Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:00 pm
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by jedisurfer1 » Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:33 am

I know this is a silly idea but I can't find a laptop that I like better than my w520 and w530. The centered keyboard, performance, drive options,...

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Last post by harryK
Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:00 pm
Anti-glare film for T440s TOUCH?

Last post by mirileh « Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:38 pm

by mirileh » Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:38 pm

I got a T440S touch and the reflections are driving me crazy (yeah, shouldn't have gotten a touch. found out too late). Is there any (inexpensive!)...

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Last post by mirileh
Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:38 pm
T450 Replacement Drive

Last post by Shelby Griggs « Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:08 pm
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by msetter » Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:52 am

I'm looking to upgrade my T450 256 SSD drive, I was hoping to find a 1TB one but have only seen the 512GB. Is there a 1TB SSD for the T450?

Thanks

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Last post by Shelby Griggs
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:08 pm
T540P LCD IPS full HD

Last post by mastra « Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:39 pm
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by edivad » Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:38 am

Hello.
I would like to change the 1366x768 TN original display on my T540p, with one 1920x1080 IPS screen.

Could you advise me some precise model?...

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Last post by mastra
Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:39 pm
T440s W/ Touchscreen - Desperate to locate a part

Last post by BloodyFreeze « Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:21 pm
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by BloodyFreeze » Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:45 am

Hi All,

We cannot locate the FRU or bundle for a T440s Touchscreen's bottom trim. It's also known as a hinge cover and is also called a hinge...

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Last post by BloodyFreeze
Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:21 pm
How do I know I've installed all the Windows 7 drivers?

Last post by dr_st « Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:48 pm
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by mirileh » Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:08 pm

(the woes of installing without Lenovo downgrade disks:) how do I know I've downloaded and installed ALL the drivers for Windows 7? If I installed...

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Last post by dr_st
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:48 pm
T450s External WD drive not detected on 1 usb port.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:27 pm
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by geluidsgolf » Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:03 am

Hello, I got a strange problem with my WD My Passport Ultra.
It works fine on the left powered USB port and on the right non powered USB but if I...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:27 pm
Best Display for T440S FHD (1920X1080) in Win 7?

Last post by 600X « Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:15 pm
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by mirileh » Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:04 pm

I downgraded my T440S from Windows 8 to Windows 7. I have to admit - the display isn't as nice by far (yes, I did install the video driver). Even...

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Last post by 600X
Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:15 pm
Seeking opinions on model - T450s or T550, or other?

Last post by hhhd1 « Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:58 am
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by slipnfall » Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:56 pm

Hi Folks -

Long time Thinkpad owner (I've honestly lost track of the models, 760ED, 701C, T21, 560x come to mind, writing from my trusty T61P...),...

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Last post by hhhd1
Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:58 am
Warped T450s

Last post by Ibthink « Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:31 am
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by dave343 » Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:47 pm

I've had my T450s for a week and although I was noticing it didn't sit evenly on surfaces, at first I thought it was the desk or tables I used. But...

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Last post by Ibthink
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:31 am
T450s why is it so difficult to open?

Last post by KentT « Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:52 am
Replies: 14
by dave343 » Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:25 am

Why is the case on the T450S so hard to open?? I spent $1500(cnd) on the laptop and decided I would add a SSD and extra 4gb ram myself so I could...

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Last post by KentT
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:52 am
Screen flashing while on dock HD 4000 + Nvida nvs 5400 - T530

Last post by false_lip « Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:46 pm
Replies: 10
by false_lip » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:11 pm

I had to upgrade to windows 8 becuase I had a bad recovery disc for win 7.

Since then I tried upgrading to windows 10 and still have an issue of...

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Last post by false_lip
Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:46 pm
W530/T530 classic keyboard mod (Pic warning)

Last post by brchan « Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:09 am
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by brchan » Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:34 pm

This guide will teach you how to fit a classic keyboard from the T420/T520/W520 generation into a T530/W530 generation laptop with default chiclet...

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Last post by brchan
Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:09 am
How to remove the WIFI antennas from a T430?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jan 25, 2016 6:33 am
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by Thinkpadder0 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:07 pm

I need to remove the antennas from a T430 to install on another of the same model.
The problem is that there's a metallic film attached to the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jan 25, 2016 6:33 am
T430 keyboard bezel disassembly

Last post by UMPC2024 « Mon Jan 25, 2016 3:49 am
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by UMPC2024 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:49 pm

I'm trying to remove the keyboard bezel so I can gain access to the innards of my T430 2342-CTO and am referencing a video online. I got the left...

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Last post by UMPC2024
Mon Jan 25, 2016 3:49 am
T530 does not recognize the 2nd hdd replacing the DVD

Last post by dara « Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:05 am
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by dara » Sat Jan 23, 2016 6:33 pm

Hello, I have searched all 12 pages and could not find such a topic, therefore I will write a new one.

I have a T530 with a 240 GB SSD hdd with the...

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Last post by dara
Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:05 am
14" SHOPPING - Which?

Last post by bit_twiddler « Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:45 am
Replies: 16
by WVZR1 » Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:11 am

It's been a very long while since I've shopped for a machine and I'm somewhat confused and looking for direction maybe. I've a T400, an X201...

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Last post by bit_twiddler
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:45 am
T450s Intermittent system hang/boot issue

Last post by Sultan_of_Sass « Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:55 pm

by Sultan_of_Sass » Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:55 pm

I purchased the Thinkpad T450s this December and so far I have had no problems. I have done an upgrade of the HDD only, which was replaced with a...

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Last post by Sultan_of_Sass
Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:55 pm
Shopping for a T-series -- advice, please

Last post by Ibthink « Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:36 pm
Replies: 8
by BlueEdge » Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:42 pm

I'm in the process of finding a replacement for my Thinkpad E535 that died (I think) prematurely at the tender age of two years. The motherboard...

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Last post by Ibthink
Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:36 pm
T450s excessive fan activation

Last post by dmitriy.dokshin « Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:27 am
Replies: 3
by uks4z » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:55 pm

Just purchased a t450s. The fan seems to activate for every little activity and while it doesn't sound like an airplane, it's still loud, very...

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Last post by dmitriy.dokshin
Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:27 am
T450s impressions

Last post by micrex22 « Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:45 am
Replies: 12
by Bibin » Thu Dec 24, 2015 1:28 pm

With much hesitation I ordered a T450s using the corporate perks code from my workplace (*****). At the time, I was using a mix of a T61 UXGA...

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Last post by micrex22
Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:45 am
T430s - Battery full charge capacity error/issue

Last post by scycotic « Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:04 pm
Replies: 7
by DeNofa » Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:14 am

I recently bought a T430s and have now noticed that the full charge capacity listed in Power manager (47.60Wh) is greater than the design capacity...

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Last post by scycotic
Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:04 pm
Laptop Battery 0% - Charging - 0 minutes until fully charged

Last post by systemBuilder « Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:52 am

by systemBuilder » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:52 am

I have an T430s from my employer, and its starting to have troubles. For example, the trackpoint SNAPPED off by itself. Literally. I have never in my...

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Last post by systemBuilder
Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:52 am
t530 lcd panel upgrade

Last post by aldimeola81 « Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:36 am
Replies: 2
by aldimeola81 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:51 am

my trusty w510 still works like a clock, but I am changing to a project egpu composed mainly for play with 3D games but also Linux and normal use....

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Last post by aldimeola81
Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:36 am
T450 build quality issues.. Are these common?

Last post by Craigyas « Fri Jan 08, 2016 3:18 pm
Replies: 9
by aleksy2k » Wed Dec 09, 2015 4:18 am

Hello!

T450 is my first thinkpad. A great machine, overall. Happy with the specs and the screen.
However, I have some small build quality issues,...

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Last post by Craigyas
Fri Jan 08, 2016 3:18 pm
Battery Cycle Count Retention *PIC*

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:14 am
Replies: 2
by Craigyas » Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:30 pm

Hey guys.
So my t450 arrived in the mail today. It had been mislabeled on ebay as having a 160gb hdd but i knew it had to have the 180gb ssd which...

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Last post by rkawakami
Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:14 am
T460s - A few questions

Last post by mschaffer « Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:00 pm
Replies: 7
by JohnD. » Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:50 am

Hi Everyone,

If I read on whats out there for the new T460s machine, it looks like there is no VGA port and Lenovo did away with the external...

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Last post by mschaffer
Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:00 pm
T440S Dock WITH DVD reader/burner?

Last post by Ibthink « Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:08 pm
Replies: 3
by mirileh » Tue Jan 05, 2016 1:27 pm

I've been looking at the docks for T440s on Lenovo's site, and I couldn't find one with a DVD reader/burner. Does any exist?

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Last post by Ibthink
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:08 pm
T450s Updates in Windows 7 update list but not in Lenovo Update List?

Last post by Slick_tu « Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:28 am
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by Slick_tu » Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:09 pm

I may not have searched the correct terms, but I didn't find anything on this.

Finally passed-down my T500 to my granddaughter for a T450s/Win 7...

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Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:28 am
T530 - a good replacement for a T43p?

Last post by ajkula66 « Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:53 pm
Replies: 14
by Seweryn » Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:41 pm

Hi Guys,

I want to upgrade my OH's ThinkPad - she uses an old T43p. The T43p has a nice keyboard and a good LCD (1600 x 1200), but the machine is...

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Last post by ajkula66
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:53 pm
T440s adding backlit keyboard

Last post by fleming164 « Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:36 pm
Replies: 3
by fleming164 » Sun Dec 13, 2015 12:13 pm

I'm looking to purchase a second hand T440s and would like it know if it is possible to replace the standard keyboard with a backlit one.

It seems...

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Last post by fleming164
Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:36 pm
T430 drives

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:04 am
Replies: 5
by kony » Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:40 am

The official website of Lenovo says that T430 supports:

Hard drive features
320 GB, 7200 rpm, 7mm high, SATA 3.0Gb/s
500 GB, 7200 rpm, 7mm or 9.5mm...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:04 am
T430s: Directly connecting motherboard to a 'lenovo docking station 4337'

Last post by redm0nk « Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:00 pm
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by redm0nk » Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:58 pm

Hello guys,

I have salvaged the motherboard from my old T430s laptop. But, it doesn't have a display unit, power jack board, and outer case/body....

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Last post by redm0nk
Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:00 pm
T430, no signal to LCD after hinge replacement

Last post by systemBuilder « Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:42 pm
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by neps » Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:20 pm

I replaced my left hinge the other day, Everything was working fine afterwards, but I discovered that the lcd cable was jammed between the hinge and...

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Last post by systemBuilder
Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:42 pm
T450 + Ultra Dock = no image

Last post by Stargate199 « Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:52 pm
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by Ofer » Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:15 am

Hi,

I just bought the T450 with a thinkpad ultra dock 90W.

My extrnal monitor works fine with the display port on the T450.

When I connect it...

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Last post by Stargate199
Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:52 pm
T430 crashed and won't boot

Last post by hhhd1 « Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:55 pm
Replies: 8
by Danny » Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:08 pm

Today, I was browsing the web on my T430, with no peripherals connected besides the 90w AC adapter, when the screen went black, the fans shut off and...

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Last post by hhhd1
Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:55 pm
T430s serial number change

Last post by servis_null « Thu Dec 24, 2015 4:46 am

by servis_null » Thu Dec 24, 2015 4:46 am

Hello to all,

I changed MBO on t430s and now I need utility to change serial and machine type, does anybody have the Maintenance Utility

Regards

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Last post by servis_null
Thu Dec 24, 2015 4:46 am
Hesitating to buy a t440p, does this offer worth it?

Last post by jdrou « Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:40 pm
Replies: 1
by z3bu » Tue Dec 22, 2015 4:55 am

Hello,

On a local french website (original and pictures on the link) somebody shared me this bargain (470€ ~ 515$) for us european (it cost 1000€...

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Last post by jdrou
Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:40 pm
Help: T430 won't turn on (post water-spill)

Last post by WVZR1 « Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:00 am
Replies: 2
by jwg » Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:12 am

Hi! I accidentally spilled some water on my T430 yesterday and now it's having trouble starting up (at all).

Some specs:
Series: Thinkpad T430...

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Last post by WVZR1
Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:00 am
Later T450 w/buttons "TrackPad/TouchPad" for T440 - NOT S or P

Last post by WVZR1 « Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:56 am

by WVZR1 » Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:56 am

There's an older thread that has confusing results and varied experiences. I have a T440 NOT an S or a P and the change is certainly something that...

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Last post by WVZR1
Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:56 am
memory ranks for T430

Last post by thinkpadcollection « Wed Dec 09, 2015 3:57 pm

by thinkpadcollection » Wed Dec 09, 2015 3:57 pm

Hello all,

When I do upgrade T430 to 16GB (two 8GB sticks), which memory modules be single rank (1Rx8) or dual rank (2Rx8) is compatible?

Thank you...

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Last post by thinkpadcollection
Wed Dec 09, 2015 3:57 pm
T450 RAM upgrade

Last post by Bibin « Tue Dec 08, 2015 4:42 pm
Replies: 4
by abesim » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:49 am

Hi,

I'm planning to upgrade the ram to 16GB.

Is the Kingston KVR16LS11/8 compatible with T450.

Tq

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Tue Dec 08, 2015 4:42 pm

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