IBM Thinkpad users thread

• filipinX on 31 May 21 @ 09:21 PM #

  Be careful of E14 Gen 2 AMD Thinkpads. We experienced 4 DOA. Thoroughly test laptops on the first 7 days and keep the box.

• dejakenth on 09 Aug 21 @ 03:16 PM #

  Any recommended trusted shop where theycan repair/replace a Yoga 260 hinge? PM if not allowed in the forum (sorry just in case). Kindly PM and thanks in advance.

• amusing on 22 Aug 21 @ 06:48 PM #

  what are the upgrades for the T430 webcam ?

• awakeruze on 22 Aug 21 @ 06:49 PM #

  @amusing
  
  None that I know of.

• vipeeflores on 23 Aug 21 @ 12:12 PM #

  @amusing, we use an external USB logitech webcam. Sobrang labo kasi talaga yung built-in ng T430.

• popoy_23 on 26 Aug 21 @ 09:03 PM #

  Hello, anyone here who can recommend someone or a shop that can install an IPS display for the x230?

• awakeruze on 26 Aug 21 @ 09:05 PM #

  @popoy_23
  IPS LCD is a drop-in replacement and shouldn't be too difficult, except if you're talking about a Full HD mod kit which requires soldering.

• popoy_23 on 01 Sep 21 @ 03:33 AM #

  @awakeruze
  yeah just trying to be careful this time I guess not sure what I did to mess it up looking for an ordinary IPS
  
  is it the same though for x220 should one decide to go IPS or FHD? One's a drop-in replacement and the other requires fhd mod kit?

• awakeruze on 01 Sep 21 @ 03:15 PM #

  
  is it the same though for x220 should one decide to go IPS or FHD? One's a drop-in replacement and the other requires fhd mod kit?

  
  
  Pretty much yes.
  
  A more detailed (and technical) explanation for the FHD mod:
  
  The factory 12.5" LCD options for the X220 and X230 have a resolution of 1366x768 and have a single-channel LVDS connection, and the laptops themselves are equipped with a single-channel transmitter to match. This is a problem, because single-link LVDS cannot move pixel data fast enough to properly drive a Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen; the maximum is 1440x900.
  
  The Thinkpad X240's IPS Full HD screen uses an eDP (embedded Displayport) connection.
  
  The solution then, is to route the Displayport signals on the X220/230's docking connector and use it to drive the X240's FHD LCD. This can be done by fabricating a small circuit board that goes on top of the laptop's system board, directly over the docking connector. The circuit board needs to be soldered to certain pins in the docking connector.
  
  Sample installation pics:
  
  System board before installation. The exposed area is the docking connector and its surroundings:
  
  
  
  FHD adapter kit soldered to the docking connector:
  
  
  
  The lid also needs to be slightly modified in order to fit the X240 (or similar) LCD panel:
  
  
  
  
  

• popoy_23 on 15 Sep 21 @ 10:55 AM #

  Amazing. Thank you sir @awakeruze. May I know what thinkpad you're using right now?

• awakeruze on 15 Sep 21 @ 11:37 AM #

  @popoy_23
  
  I'm currently using a second-hand X220 with USB 3.0 and its stock 1366x768 IPS display.
  
  I didn't do the FHD mod because 1920x1080 on such a small screen is too much for my poor eyes-- currently using a 22" 1920x1200 Eizo monitor with my X220.