[X230i Tablet] How to re-install Windows (new SSD without recovery partition)

[fabwfs]

Hello everybody...

I had to change the hard drive of my X230i Tablet, and I would like to know how to re-install Windows 7 Pro on the new hard drive (which does not have the Lenovo recovery partition).

Thank you in advance.

[davidgurvich]

It would be easier to install W10. Microsoft offers the installation media on the website. If your system already had W8 or W10 installed there should be a key in the BIOS to automatically license W10. Then just select the version that matches what came on the system.

The alternative requires recovery media that matches X230i. You can order recovery media from Lenovo for a fee. You could also download recovery media for free if you are taking advantage of the downgrade program but I'm not sure what the requirements for that are.
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/prod ... rom-lenovo

[fabwfs]

@ davidgurvich : Thank you for your answer !

It would be easier to install W10. Microsoft offers the installation media on the website. If your system already had W8 or W10 installed there should be a key in the BIOS to automatically license W10. Then just select the version that matches what came on the system.

I don't think that W8 or W10 were installed on my X230i Tablet. And I only have the license that is on the sticker, under the battery.

The alternative requires recovery media that matches X230i. You can order recovery media from Lenovo for a fee.

I would like to re-install W7 Pro for free with the original license (sticker) if it is possible.

You could also download recovery media for free if you are taking advantage of the downgrade program but I'm not sure what the requirements for that are.
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/prod ... rom-lenovo

The serial number of my X230i Tablet gives "This is not a valid Windows machine for the recovery media program.".

[RealBlackStuff]

Tablet and non-tablet W7 should not be all that different, so read this: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=128170

[fabwfs]

@ RealBlackStuff :
Cool ! Thank you so much !
Now, I have to wait 2 months, or write 10 meaningful posts (in english ) and wait 14 days...

Edit :
@ theterminator93 if you read this :
Sorry for sending you a PM without having read the conditions...

[fabwfs]

Hello everybody !

I am coming back to you because I am encountering some difficulties...

theterminator93 has provided me with the images of the three DVDs: 0B83761, 0B83787 and 0B73521.

When I boot with DVD 0B83761 I have this :


then this :


and then this :


My problem is that the "Lenovo Rescue and Recovery 4" screen remains for a few seconds, and my X230i Tablet reboots ... endlessly ! I let it go for a good 15 minutes ...

As for the other two DVDs, the boot does not take.

Have any of you ever faced this kind of problem?
Do you have a solution for me?

Thank you in advance !

[fabwfs]

Actually, I'm not sure the DVD images (0B83761, 0B83787 and 0B73521) are correct... because I saw this: :
https://picclick.fr/LENOVO-RECOVERY-DIS ... 82285.html

For Thinkpad models:
X230
X230i
X230 Tablet
X230i Tablet
Type 2306, 2320, 2322, 2324, 2325, 3434-3438
Discs:

0B78414 Win7 Pro SP1 64bit DVD 1/2
0B78415 Win7 Pro SP1 64bit DVD 2/2
0C73317 APPLICATIONS / DRIVERS DVD 1/2
0C73318 APPLICATIONS / DRIVERS DVD 2/2
0C55688 INSTRUCTIONS

Your opinion ? What do you think about that ?

[fabwfs]

Nobody ?

[dr_st]

Get a Win7 2018 image from Heidoc.net with their Windows / Office ISO Downloader tool.

An OEM image with your existing license should activate...

[fabwfs]

@ dr_st :
Thank you for your answer.
I've downloaded the "Windows-ISO-Downloader", and I have three questions :
1. How to know if my X230i Tablet needs a 32 bits or 64 bits version of Windows 7 Pro ? It's not mentionned... Can I know that with the key ?
2. The Windows 7 (August 2018) images seem to be in english. Is it possible to switch in french after ?
3. Does these versions include X230i Tablet drivers ?

[dr_st]

1. Both 32-bit and 64-bit will work. I believe most laptops of that generation came preloaded with the 64-bit, which is what I recommend, unless you have 4GB of RAM or less.

2. Sorry, I did not realize at first that that ISO is limited to English. You can add support for any number of languages, but to change the UI to another one - may require a language pack. The "Ultimate" edition, I believe, has them as optional addons through Windows Update, but for "Professional" (which is what these machines are licensed for) it may be a bit tricky.

3. No, these are standard ISOs which will not include any Lenovo-specific drivers. These can always be installed through Lenovo System Update.

[fabwfs]

OK ! Thank you so much !