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T430 Toshiba SSD Win8.1 build - reboot and all data gone!

Last post by wiggy1 « Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:15 am

by wiggy1 » Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:15 am

Hi, has anyone else come across the following problem:

Brand new T430 is imaged with Win 8.1 via SCCM 2012, all is working ok for a day, you can...

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Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:15 am
t430 - what I ned to add fingerprint reader ?

Last post by Brad « Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:17 pm
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by m-blue » Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:55 pm

Hi,
Can anybody write what do I need to upgrade t430 and install fingerprint reader? I had it in my t410 and was very useful, thats I am wondering...

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Last post by Brad
Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:17 pm
T430 wireless not working

Last post by reaqter « Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:40 pm
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by icecream12345 » Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:07 am

Hello,
I've been trying for the past 3 hours to fix my wireless. At first it began by intermittently dropping out. It would connect then disconnect...

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Last post by reaqter
Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:40 pm
45W or 65W power adapter for T440s

Last post by zz7 « Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:16 am
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by sjahanmi » Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:37 pm

Which is the correct power adapter for the T440s....45W or 65W adapter that Lenovo is selling under the accessories section? The websites pulls up...

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Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:16 am
will not hibernate (go to BSOD) after changing to SSD

Last post by lord jim « Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:44 pm
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by lord jim » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:12 pm

replaced stock HDD with Samsung 840 Pro Series 2.5 512GB,

made image with Acronis Tre Image 2014 ( got it for this purpose).

swapped HDD with SSD...

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Last post by lord jim
Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:44 pm
Lenowo battery warranty issue

Last post by lord jim « Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:06 am
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by lord jim » Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:54 am

to make it short:
ordered replace battery for T430
tracked on UPS side said delivered what was not true.
contacted Lenovo - arranged replacement
in...

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Last post by lord jim
Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:06 am
Do HD+ panels have IPS?

Last post by brooklynboy « Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:46 am
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by JJVens » Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:06 am

Hey everyone,

I'm new here and I've just ordered (but not yet received) a T440 with these specs:

- 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4200U Processor (3MB...

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Last post by brooklynboy
Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:46 am
T540 - How is the new TrackPad when used with TrackPoint ?

Last post by JosephB « Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:33 pm
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by JosephB » Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:40 pm

T540 Owners,
... After using the T540, for awhile - How is the new TrackPad when used with TrackPoint ? Does one get use to it ? How noisy is it ?

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Last post by JosephB
Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:33 pm
T540p Bios/Boot Issues

Last post by Medessec « Wed Dec 25, 2013 1:40 am
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by gentoo9ball » Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:24 am

I just got this brand new computer and switched out the hard drive with my current SSD and 16gb of pc-12800 1.35v.

Since i wasn't using a UEFI...

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Last post by Medessec
Wed Dec 25, 2013 1:40 am
T440p: Windows 7 Fresh Load -- Function Hotkeys Don't Work

Last post by bapatterson « Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:49 am
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by bapatterson » Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:08 pm

I did a fresh load of Win 7 64-bit Ultimate on a new T440p.

Everything is fine, except the function hotkeys don't work. On the driver matrix for the...

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Last post by bapatterson
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:49 am
My full ThinkPad T440s video review

Last post by yak « Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:19 am
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by sjahanmi » Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:01 pm

You may view my full ThinkPad T440s video review here:

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Last post by yak
Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:19 am
Is there a line in recording function on T430?

Last post by jonatoner « Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:03 am
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by jonatoner » Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:25 pm

I would like to record music from my home stereo onto my T430. I've done it on my desktop using the line in sound jack to connect the stereo system...

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Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:03 am
THINKPAD T430S + MC7750 GOBI 4000 ISSUES

Last post by thepinkpanter « Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:12 pm
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by stonesy » Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:40 pm

Hi Guys,

First off, thank you for this very wonderful resource. Now, I will try to make this short and simple and hope someone can help me out.

I...

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Last post by thepinkpanter
Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:12 pm
Mini displayport to hdmi problems on T430

Last post by acore « Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:59 am

by acore » Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:59 am

I have a T430. To show it on my TV I have bought a mini displayport to HDMI converter. The setup is T430->converter->5m HDMI cable->TV). It works,...

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Last post by acore
Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:59 am
X2/3 Carbon vs. T440s

Last post by sjahanmi « Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:26 pm

by sjahanmi » Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:26 pm

I'm debating on which 2 machines to get, the X1 Carbon Haswell refresh that's slated to arrive next month (codenamed X3 Carbon I think) or the T440s....

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Last post by sjahanmi
Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:26 pm
Why no Intel Iris Graphics on T440s?

Last post by domi « Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:54 am
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by domi » Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:04 am

Is there a reason why the T440s features the Intel HD Graphics 4400, while the rather similar (size-, specs- and price-wise) 13 MacBook Pro has the...

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Last post by domi
Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:54 am
T430s and unofficial Gobi3000

Last post by laasonen « Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:46 am

by laasonen » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:46 am

I was thinking about buying a Gobi3000 for my T430s, but then I noticed that Lenovo branded ones cost like 100$ and Dell branded like 20$ which in my...

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Last post by laasonen
Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:46 am
Optimus Technology on T440p

Last post by Medessec « Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:18 pm
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by s-fredo » Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:05 pm

Hello to everyone,

Maybe a stupid question with obvious answer, but I'm considering buying a T440p, and wanted to know if the model with suggested...

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Last post by Medessec
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:18 pm
T430S Ericsson H5321gw issue

Last post by Puppy « Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:03 am
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by DrozD » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:00 pm

Hi All,

Have some problems with my T430S and 3G modem Ericsson H5321gw...
Below more detail description of my issue.

I bought this modem and...

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Last post by Puppy
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:03 am
Death of the ThinkPad, an Analysis

Last post by systemBuilder « Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:04 am
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by chwang » Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:29 pm

Here's my analysis and points on why the Old school ThinkPad is gone forever, don't expect the business-centric ThinkPad to ever return. Period....

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Last post by systemBuilder
Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:04 am
T540p / T440p / T440 Pictures

Last post by systemBuilder « Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:49 am
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by Ibthink » Fri Aug 30, 2013 2:06 am
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Here are some pictures of the new 14 and the 15.6 T-Series models:

T440:

T440p:

T540p:
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Last post by systemBuilder
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:49 am
T430 or T530

Last post by systemBuilder « Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:45 am
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by indicium » Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:34 pm

I am looking at upgrading from my T410 and looking for opinions on either the T430 or T530, now that Lenovo is trying to clear out stock for the...

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Last post by systemBuilder
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:45 am
Optimum Power Consumption: T420 vs T430

Last post by systemBuilder « Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:30 am
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by elray » Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:21 pm

We have a retreat in the countryside that runs exclusively on solar/battery power.

I'm looking to replace an aging T60 that simply draws too much...

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Last post by systemBuilder
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:30 am
I ordered a T440p

Last post by K. Len « Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:25 am
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by AnakiMana » Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:32 am

I was eagerly awaiting the day these models would be available. Tonight I customized a T440p and placed my order.

Here's the specs I went for:...

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Last post by K. Len
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:25 am
T430 new battery 70+ (6 cell)

Last post by Cigarguy « Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:55 am
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by lord jim » Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:37 am

Just got it from Lenovo and connected so:
in power manager/battery manager/ battery details:
1.) nothing shows up except for firmware version...

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Last post by Cigarguy
Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:55 am
Integrated camera is not working in windows 8

Last post by tlsouth « Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:49 am
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by parsa90p » Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:30 am

I have windows 8.1 on my ThinkPad T430 and its integrated camera is not working. Even when I had windows 8, the camera was not working. I googled the...

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Last post by tlsouth
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:49 am
How to disable beep in T430

Last post by kony « Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:59 pm

by kony » Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:59 pm

When clicking ENTER during boot to get to the BIOS menu the PC beeps. Is it possible to turn it off?

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Last post by kony
Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:59 pm
Info Needed for T530

Last post by EAkamai « Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:40 pm
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by EAkamai » Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:31 am

Since their new Customize This PC app doesn't work on 4 different browsers on any of my systems, I'm unable to find out:

1. What are the exact...

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Last post by EAkamai
Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:40 pm
Samsung 840Pro 2.5" SSD to install in T430 (what needed?)

Last post by wantathinkpad « Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:39 pm
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by lord jim » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:44 am

I am about to order this SSD to replace main HD. Question?
1.- SSD should fit physically in the HD bay without any extra parts, right?
Now this is...

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Last post by wantathinkpad
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:39 pm
T440 considered "low-end" now?

Last post by AnakiMana « Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:49 pm
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by albo » Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:23 am

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for a thinkpad for a friend, and thinking about a future purchase for myself as well. I was reading up on the new T440 models,...

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Last post by AnakiMana
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:49 pm
T440S M.2/NGFF SSD Drives

Last post by cb474 « Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:18 am
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by cardwel1 » Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:20 pm

OK, before I buy one of these, I want to be sure I know what I'm getting into. I looked at the user manual] and found several notes about the...

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Last post by cb474
Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:18 am
T440s order and fingerprint reader

Last post by warmstrong « Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:33 pm
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by warmstrong » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:04 pm

I just received a confusing email from Lenovo regarding my order for the T440s. Here's what I got from them:

We thank you for your recent purchase...

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Last post by warmstrong
Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:33 pm
Dual Channel memory perfromance in T430

Last post by AnakiMana « Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:46 pm
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by sktn77a » Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:57 pm

Evenin' all:

I have two T430 thinkpads. Love 'em both! Just one question..... my T430 has 12Gb (4Gb + 8Gb) memory, my dagugter's T430 has 8Gb...

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Last post by AnakiMana
Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:46 pm
T430s screen swap/upgrade?

Last post by starlite « Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:17 am
Replies: 15
by enginerd » Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:24 am

Just breaking in my T430s and I have to say its a really great machine. Coming back to PC from Mac I am very happy with build quality, weight, and...

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Last post by starlite
Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:17 am
T440x (any of them) - Mobile Broadband Upgradable

Last post by TTY « Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:54 am
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by pianoprodigy » Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:20 am

I want to order a new T440, likely a T440s. Anyone know what the deal is with a Mobile Broadband card? Is it available now? Will it work?

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Last post by TTY
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:54 am
Upgrading the wifi card on a t430 to 802.11ac

Last post by twistero « Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:09 pm
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by arunpr » Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:36 pm

I would like to know if I could upgrade the wifi card on a T430 to a 802.11ac wifi card? In particular, I wish to buy a new T430 and in due course...

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Last post by twistero
Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:09 pm
T530 mSata speed

Last post by svarovski « Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:02 pm
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by svarovski » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:20 pm

Hello

I have ThinkPad T530 (2392-3GG). I intend to install Plextor M5M 256GB, mSATA 6Gb/s in this notebook as OS drive.

And use existing ssd in...

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Last post by svarovski
Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:02 pm
T430 Hinge snapped

Last post by AnakiMana « Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:12 am
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by Legendish » Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:52 am

The left hinge on my T430 snapped. As in, the thin metal piece that runs along the left part of the front panel of the lid has snapped from the...

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Last post by AnakiMana
Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:12 am
T430s - remap keyboard

Last post by Bruce443 « Sat Nov 02, 2013 6:11 pm
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by toolman_dustin » Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:23 pm

I have a new T430s. I'd like to remap the Fn and Ctrl keys (swap them).

anyone know of a way to do that. Other than this one issue, I am very...

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Last post by Bruce443
Sat Nov 02, 2013 6:11 pm
CentOS 6.3 on T430 anyone? Whats the experience.

Last post by sumo.wang « Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:10 am
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by thinkpadin » Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:41 am

Hi All,

I am planning to upgrade my T430 RAM to 16 GB and install CentOS 6.3. I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 before, but had to switch back to...

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Last post by sumo.wang
Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:10 am
Genuine battery causing not-genuine-battery warnings

Last post by Altreus « Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:16 am
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by Altreus » Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:34 am

Hey all,

I'm having battery issues. My searching has found this similar issue, but nothing that actually matches has cropped up.

Basically my...

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Last post by Altreus
Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:16 am
thinkpad t440 w/ discrete graphics for GAMING?

Last post by AnakiMana « Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:55 am
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by pupster » Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:09 pm

Any word on a us based Thinkpad T440s w/ discrete nvidia quattro graphics for gaming?

i'd love a computer w/ the y510p specs w/ dual SLI but w/ the...

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Last post by AnakiMana
Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:55 am
Low-priced T530?

Last post by ZaZ « Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:39 pm
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by Olwe » Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:47 am

If you go to this ebay link:

. . . you'll see a T430 that's much cheaper than a new T430 from the Lenovo site. What's up with this lower price?...

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Last post by ZaZ
Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:39 pm
T420 Keyboard on T430 swap

Last post by sumo.wang « Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:11 am
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by agarza » Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:58 am

Now that I already bought a T420, in case I decide to sell and get a newer T430 would it be possible to swap the 7 row T420 classic keyboard onto the...

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Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:11 am
Rear USB Port Not Working

Last post by ggs « Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:01 pm

by ggs » Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:01 pm

The rear USB ports stopped working on my T530. I've tried a few USB devices that are known-good devices and I don't get anything -- no even power....

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Last post by ggs
Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:01 pm
Additional security for T430

Last post by doznotexist « Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:00 am
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by doznotexist » Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:01 pm

New T430. Supposed to have FDE. Do I need to further internet security?

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Last post by doznotexist
Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:00 am
430s win 7 & win 8 partition - remove win 8

Last post by toolman_dustin « Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:23 pm
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by toolman_dustin » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:49 pm

New computer. The hard drive is partitioned and came with window 7 and windows 8.
After installing all the updates the 500g hard drive, windows 7...

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Last post by toolman_dustin
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:23 pm
T530 seems completely dead

Last post by haylingchrist « Sun Oct 20, 2013 3:34 pm

by haylingchrist » Sun Oct 20, 2013 3:34 pm

My 2 month old T530 shows very few signs of life. It was fine this morning when I hibernated it but when I came to restart it would not power on. The...

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Last post by haylingchrist
Sun Oct 20, 2013 3:34 pm
T440s Power LED blinking while notebook is in use

Last post by ssd_thinkpad « Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:49 am

by ssd_thinkpad » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:49 am

The outer side red Th(i)nkpad LED is not blinking, it just shines. Do you have any idea why is that? It's running on battery, first battery holds...

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Last post by ssd_thinkpad
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:49 am
Can I get Num Lock functionality on the T530i?

Last post by vferdman « Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:30 pm

by vferdman » Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:30 pm

Hello. My first post to the forum. I have had this T530i since new and I really like it. It's my first Thinlkpad and I think I am hooked. I used to...

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Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:30 pm

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