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Lenovo Thinkpad x230: ThinkPad lenovo not charging

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:41:55 -0700

Hi I need help the lenovo ThinkPad is not charging ,not sure there's a problem with the port .

⟐ Commented January 23, 2024 at 11:41 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Why is my ultranav not working?

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:09:19 -0700

The ultranav cursor does not respond or move when trying to use ultranav..

⟐ Answer accepted August 19, 2017 at 9:09 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Beeps and screen stays black blue wire unhooked

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:43:54 -0700

I opened up my laptop and noticed that the blue wire was disconnected from somewhere and I'm not sure where it goes please help me

⟐ Answered November 11, 2016 at 21:43 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: power button not working

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:42:41 -0700

When the power button is pushed it would work intermittently but became harder and harder to get get it to start.

⟐ Answer edited September 08, 2020 at 19:42 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Can I repair my broken front base (where Thinkpad has written)?

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:24:50 -0700

I have broken my front base (where ThinkPad) has engraved. Can it be replaced and how much will it cost?

⟐ Answer accepted August 07, 2017 at 8:24 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: I spilt a sugary drink all over keyboard and now it won't work?

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:16:27 -0700

How do I get it to work and after spilling a sugary drink?

⟐ Answer accepted February 28, 2017 at 5:16 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Why isn’t my Thinkpad charging?

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:39:42 -0700

The Thinkpad is properly plugged in at both ports but is not building a charge at all.

⟐ Commented November 11, 2016 at 21:39 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Can I Replace The Processor?

Wed, 29 May 2024 03:07:38 -0700

I would like to replace the processor with a better one, It Is Possible?

⟐ Answered May 29, 2024 at 3:07 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: How to reduce noise in lenovo thinkpad x230

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 02:07:14 -0700

how to reduce noise in lenovo thinkpad x230 although it's not hot

⟐ Answered August 25, 2023 at 2:07 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Power button turning off but not on

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:14:04 -0700

My Lenovo thinkpad x230 power button has stopped working to turn my computer on after a shutdown. I can still force start it by attaching the AC when adjusted in BIOS but clearly not ideal when there isn’t a power source available. The power button does however work to shutdown or sleep the computer once on so I don’t understand the issue.

So far I’ve tried a few methods on the internet - taking the battery out, holding the power button for 30 seconds, putting the battery back in but nothing and given that the button still works to power off it isn’t a problem with the plastic button pressing down underneath. The battery is also pretty degraded, only holding 20% of its original capacity so I don’t know if that could be the cause.

I could buy another keyboard for £30 but I’m not even sure that’s the problem so don’t want to waste money if I might as well get a whole new laptop. I’ve also been trying to remap another key to the power button but hasn’t worked. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

⟐ Commented November 18, 2021 at 11:14 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: How to upgrade BIOS/EC?

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:55:50 -0700

Question: How do I upgrade the BIOS/EC?

I am working on Corebooting my machine and it asks users to first upgrade the BIOS/EC.

⟐ Answer accepted July 22, 2021 at 19:55 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Why won't my laptop turn on?

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:20:43 -0700

Just to be clear, this is my brother's laptop. Firstly, he has moments where he's accidentally dropped it or slammed it (needless to say he doesn't know how to take care of his stuff). Secondly, he's always torrenting stuff (and we don't have any kind of protection). Third, the laptops are used and have beeb refurbished. And finally, the laptop's charger port is loose.

I've tried to exchange laptop batteries from mine to his; the light doesn't even blink. I've tried to disassemble it, check the charger port, reassemble it (thought not very well, I'm still a newbie); again it doesn't even blink a small light. Nothing. I don't know why it doesn't turn on and I would appreciate if anyone could help me out. Thanks.

⟐ Answer accepted August 12, 2020 at 19:20 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: x230 not booting with new CMOS battery installed

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:24:34 -0700

When I install the CMOS battery (new) the laptop won't boot...completely dead. This happens even when I re-install the old battery (I have checked that the battery is full)

If I remove the CMOS battery the laptop turns on normally.

I can use it like this but if the main battery runs out I have to change the date in BIOS every time.

Does anyone have any idea why this is happening?

⟐ Commented June 13, 2018 at 0:24 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: ssd specs for thinkpad X230t

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:19:35 -0700

I actually have Lenovo thinkpad x230t convertible laptop, what specification (of ssd) should i be looking for to install a new ssd into my laptop?

⟐ Answer accepted January 02, 2018 at 21:19 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Can I replace the charger port?

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:37:14 -0700

Where the charging cable connects, it feels loose. It will still charge but a message keeps popping up regarding the detection of a problem.

⟐ Answer accepted November 17, 2017 at 6:37 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Is my motherboard dead?

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:04:39 -0700

Suddenly my laptop doesn't start. If I press the power on button, the green light around the button will be ON for less than a second, and then turn off again. Nothing appears on the screen, and the computer doesn't boot.

This is what I have tried so far:

Replacing the DC jack http://amzn.eu/iCpnMz9 because it had been damaged some months ago, and when plugging the power chord, it emitted a weak buzzing sound
Removing the battery and trying to power up with the power chord connected
Testing to charge it with the power chord from a friend that has the same laptop

The three tests failed. I also tried disassembling the computer's parts and searching for loose cables or overheated areas, but couldn't find any.

I guess this means the motherboard is dead, but is there a way to verify that? Can someone pleas provide a good source for it? If it was dead, does it worth replacing it?Any other ideas on what the problem could be?

⟐ Answer edited October 12, 2017 at 19:04 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Why can't I see any content on my screen?

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:58:12 -0700

The thinkpad is powered on and working correctly but the actual content on the screen isn't visible.

⟐ Answered November 11, 2016 at 21:58 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Won't turn on and when charger is put on the power button turns on the

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:26:59 -0700

Laptop won't turn on and when u plug it in the power button turns on then off but no sign life or sounds

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: How can I replace the DC power jack?

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:43:11 -0700

Hello everyone,

How can I replace the PC Power Jack on my x230 ThinkPad? Does anyone still carry this part?

Thank you so much for any support you can provide!

Lenovo Thinkpad x230: Huruf lompat lompat saat diketik

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:24:48 -0700

letters move when typing

⟐ Commented March 01, 2024 at 19:24 MST