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Lenovo Thinkpad W520: What is the name of this part! Also, where can I get a replacement?

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:57:52 -0700

Hey! I broke off the ribbon cable connector for the trackpad on my ThinkPad. I have no idea what these are called, and I am desperately looking for help. I have some pictures of them and if anyone could help identify the name, or a place where I could get more, that would be GREATLY appreciated.

(Sorry for the poor image quality!)

⟐ Commented December 05, 2024 at 12:57 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad W520: Nvidia Video Card Replacement

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:08:59 -0700

Is there a video available that shows how to remove and replace an Nvidia QUADRO 1000M video card in a Lenovo W520 work station??? I believe mine has gone bad. I get screen blinking on and off going black and sometimes blue screen of death and reboot.

Thanks Trent

⟐ Commented November 20, 2025 at 18:08 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad W520: My Lenovo ThinkPad W510 won't come on

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:29:07 -0700

My Laptop has a Power jack issue which I fixed with the help of YouTube videos, after assembling I pressed the power button, it came on for a while and shutdown when I was running my REVIT app. I tried powering it up and it won't come on, the Ac adapter makes noise when I plug it in, anyone with what I can do. I'm really worried, anyone with help on what to do.

⟐ Answered December 25, 2025 at 8:29 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad W520: Fan not spinning after swap!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 02:31:00 -0700

Recently, the fan on my thinkpad stopped working (I assume the bearings went out- it was making a horrible grinding noise for a bit before it died completely) I've ordered the exact same part and replaced it (image), as well as re-pasting for good measure. However, when I try and boot now, it still refuses to spin at all, and so I still get "fan error" which forces shutdown even if I'm trying to get into BIOS/press esc... I've tried resetting by unplugging the CMOS and fully depowering the motherboard a few times, but no cigar. I've also used a multi-meter to make sure that there wasn't a connection issue, and every wire going into the fan is connected to the correct motherboard out, with no overlap between them. The fan is the exact same model as far as I can tell, identical down to the wire colors/order and all the text on it. I haven't been able to really find any post be about this precise issue, though I know the fan error message in itself is common. Additionally- I got a strip of reflective/metal tape with the fan part, which seemed to match up with what the original had, so I applied it where I remember it being. Not sure if it's actually important but I assumed it was for grounding. Am I missing something obvious? Has anyone run into this before?

⟐ Answer edited July 17, 2025 at 2:31 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad W520: Replaced screen and still a black screen is showing.

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:51:58 -0700

Hi guys, my Thinkpad W530's screen was cracked a few weeks ago. It displayed fine over to a monitor display. I just got around to replacing the screen today and I seemingly have a total black screen after replacement. I have been fooling around with the Windows Button + P and other hot keys, but to not avail. I don't get a mouse icon nor a start up screen when I boot up. Any suggestions?

⟐ Answer edited July 24, 2023 at 7:51 MST