IBM ThinkPad Users' Group

[pokey2014]

Unlikely I will fix it , had a ssd change, ram updates and cooler changed in the last few years... will sell it and get another thinkpad.

X220 is really hardly.....but the battery life is about 4hrs + max

If you're not opposed to the idea of a personal refurbishment (with the high availability of disassembly guides and manuals).

A replacement fan + thermal paste + replacement speaker should chalk up to no more than $20 with shipping inclusive on taobao (check the Lenovo CRU/FRU IDs). + Isopropyl alcohol from retail pharmacy total bill of materials should be <S$30, maybe add an inexpensive paintbrush for dusting small areas..

+ Servicing time required. But this also depends on personal proficiency with DIY-repairs.

If the machine lacks an SSD, its also a good upgrade option. They're at about 40-50cents/GB currently if you don't mind the drive cloning or reinstallation of windows.

pity. if you dont really need a brand new laptop, like just use at home or smth, can consider refurbished ones, think qoo10 got a few.
my x220 leave at home to use, bought new ultrabook to bring to sch.

 

[Cypher02]

hopefully no unexpected delays for my T470p.

 

[lionelfoo]

anyone got any idea where to find battery replacement for my thinkpad x1 carbon gen2?

 

[lionelfoo]

Google lenovo FRU (field replaceable unit) lookup, type your serial, grab the FRU of your battery.

Contact servlink (current lenovo SC vendor), ask for quotation.

tried.... too expensive for the replacement....

 

[lionelfoo]

tried.... too expensive for the replacement....

got any other options for replacements bo? tried SLS, but dont have!

 

[Encrypted11]

For me, not comfortable with buying batteries off taobao for safety precautions, other components won't mind buying though these stuff are usually genuine.

Another reason why buying a model where there the battery is a swappable CRU that can be bought directly from web store is important (classic models in T/X series). Best of luck though .

 

[singmob]

Only certain new T and P series can ownself replace battery and they seem big

 

[lionelfoo]

looks like its time to sell my system off in SLS

 

[Lethal]

If anyone is keen on getting repair / replacement parts for their Thinkpad can drop me a PM. Will try to help out as much as possible.

Eg. LCD / Keyboard / Systemboard / Battery / Upgrade HDD to SSD

 

[lionelfoo]

anyone has any idea which shop should i sell my laptop to?

 

[dreamer_toons]

anyone has any idea which shop should i sell my laptop to?

Can try selling online through Carousell/Marketplace forum.

 

[Cypher02]

love the build quality and the keyboard of the T470p!

 

[erwinrommel]

Just got a thinkpad 13 gen 1 for $1100 from carousell.

Really solid machine!

 

[Lethal]

My thinkpad has a high frequency sound from the bottom , sounds like it's from the processor. Anyone encountered this ?

sometimes might be from the cpu fan. which model is it?

 

[Lethal]

Thinkpad 13 gen 2

Not sure it's from the wifi card,ram,ssd or processor

Identify the area with my finger , might be a bad ram

that's the area where the ram is. maybe u can just open up and hear where the sound came from?

 

[OMeGa666]

Sent back my thinkpad 13 gen 2, got it less than 5 days and now awaiting for replacement parts.

Which part is giving up?

 

[pokey2014]

No idea , Lenovo add on has to replace the entire board

Which part is giving up?

 

[TheAlphaLion]

Just ordered the T470p!

wah. how come also have accidental damage protection for 1 cent? I see the website now is just 3 year onsite for cent

 

[sebastlim11]

Hi, guys

I got a t410 and I got some issue with it. Cannot turn on, keyboard light does flicker on and off. Can see the cd drive light blink.

I can tell that it's trying to boot but cannot boot. What's the possible issue?

Thanks

 

[Lethal]

Try using external display same issue?

Try to jump start it by removing the cmos batt and plug in ur ac adapter. If it doesn't work might be board faulty.