My moms work is giving me a free t480 probably they say Thinkpad from 2018 she currently has a t14 gen1 and before she had an t480 so its probably a t480 what should i do with it and what configuration would it probably be she works at a beer company so what features would it have?

I already have a mabook for work, study etc.

I just want one thinkpad to join the cult, and I found a cheap t410, is it valid to buy? is it good to modifying and customize?

I'm thinking about run arch on it btw

Opinions are welcome: I’m wishing to get the x1 carbon gen14 but it’s a bit expensive nowadays, so I thought to wait until beginning of the first quarter next year to gen 15 comes out and see if gen 14 price goes down. Does it worth? What do you guys think?

I took my t14 apart to clean it. And I have some questions. What kind of connector is this? What can be installed on it? And is it possible to install a more capacious battery?

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Why is this available everywhere else but not in the US? I've been holding out hoping the X7 build will be available at some point, but I've found and now have an open box Core Ultra X7 Asus Expertbook Pro on hold at $2400. I know I'll regret it, I love my X1 Carbons. but why can't I have what Europe gets?

I bought this Thinkpad t14s gen 2 amd recently after selling my t14 gen 3 intel but comparing those two makes me feel the build quality on the t14s so cheap and the hinges a bit harder to move

Is that normal or should i crack it open to see what is going on?

I'm looking to sell my T15 gen 1 with the following specs :

Inter core i5 10th gen
16gb ddr4
Integrated intel graphics
256bg nvme ssd

The laptop is in good condition and cleaned.

Downsides :(
I'm in France and the computer has english windows and ISO DE keyboard.

What is a fair price in your opinion ?

Do you want to suggest a proper Thinkpad for running local LLM or local AI agents on Linux?

I was looking at Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 AMD https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/TUXEDO-InfinityBook-Pro-14-Gen10.tuxedo

Hello,

After upgrading from Windows 11 25H2 to 26H2 on October 20, 2026, my Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock (40B0), previously working normally, stopped functioning completely.

This is not just a Lenovo Dock Manager detection issue:

- The dock's power button LED is yellow instead of its usual white.
- Lenovo Dock Manager reports that no Lenovo dock is connected.
- All dock-connected functions are unavailable: USB peripherals, HDMI display, Ethernet, laptop charging.
- The USB peripherals and display work normally when connected directly to the laptop.
- Device Manager reports both USB4 Host Routers as working properly, using Microsoft driver version 10.0.26100.9549.

The failure started immediately after the Windows 11 26H2 upgrade. The symptoms suggest that the Thunderbolt/USB4 connection between the laptop and the dock is no longer being established correctly, although I have not yet identified the cause.

Has anyone experienced a similar complete loss of Thunderbolt/USB4 dock connectivity after upgrading to Windows 11 26H2?

Maybe you need more technical environment information :

- Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock (40B0)
- Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 4
- 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1360P (2.20 GHz)

I found two T14 Gen1 with 8/256 & 8/512 with a price difference of around 30$.

I am currently low on budget for 16gb ram (I'll upgrade later), so is 8gb ram usable for few months or not ?

Should I pay 30$ extra for 512gb SSD? I don't think that I'll ever need that much storage.

Hello i own a thinkpad t14 gen 2. I updated alot of drivers manually from the lenovo site. Now sometimes my screen goes black and laptop is on but its halted. Then i have force switch off by pushing the off button. I turn it off and on by the switch off button and it works fine till it does this again. It "might" also be doing it when i move it when i am using it on my bed. Any ideas what this could be?

I have a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 with the 10MP + ToF camera configuration.

I reinstalled Windows shortly after receiving the laptop, so I can't remember whether the original factory Windows installation had the "Dim my screen when I look away" option.

On my current Windows installation, the option is available and enabled, but it doesn't work. I checked with Microsoft's SensorExplorer, and IsEngaged always stays Engaged as long as I'm in front of the laptop, even when I turn my head away. It only changes to Unengaged when I physically leave. Walk-away lock and wake-on-approach work perfectly.

Could anyone with an X1 Carbon Gen 14 (10MP + ToF) still running the factory-installed Windows check whether this option is available, and whether it actually works?

I'm trying to figure out whether this is a driver/software issue or whether the feature was never properly supported on this model.

Hello. I own a T490, and I have an issue that persists across Window, AND Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS. Basically, the wifi will REFUSE to connect, as there's been an authentication failure. I've come here to post my full writeup of the issue, and wondering if anyone here has had the same issue or not.

So far, I've tried:
Deleting connection profile and reconnecting manually - 4/10 (you get lucky)

Rebooting - 2/10 rarely works if ever

Restarting the Network Manager and drivers - 0/10 never worked 

Reinstalling drivers such as IWLWIFI - 1/10 won't persist/survive reboot 

Using other drivers - 1/10 doesn't work/breaks everything

Using wifi-kick - 5/10 CAN work, sometimes the issue wants to be really stubborn and still not do it.

Reinstalling my Operating System - 5/10 HAS worked, but obviously this is the LAST thing you want to do. And no guarantee. 

This is all on a Thinkpad T490, daily driving Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS. The issue persists across my Windows install as well, which leads me to believe that it's a Hardware issue. As far as I'm aware, this Laptop hasn't experienced any major shock (such as falling from a high surface), and doesn't run hot enough to melt, or sever connections.

Some things I didn't mention in the blog post (that might be relevant here) is that if the computer goes into sleep mode, it usually cripples the WiFi as well. When it's being especially stubborn to my wifi-kick program, a reboot, and retry CAN help, and is somewhat consistent.

The only reason I've not opened the Laptop itself to LOOK at the chip, is because I don't have a small enough screwdriver. And I'm also a broke bitch right now.

I'm a student currently in my first year of A-Levels (UK), and is looking for something that can get me through the day and last me at least 2 years or more. (English Literature, Film Studies)

Problem is, I've never really owned a laptop beforehand and would like some help on what is 'ideal' for me. My budget is around 200-300 GBP, and the use case is pretty much: note taking, essays, and general web-browsing.

I have a general idea of what is 'good' in terms of specifications; Probably won't need more than 16GB of RAM and probably an Intel 8250U/Ryzen 3500U can suffice... at least for Windows 11

So what would you guys recommend for my budget and situation? is there any models I should look out for, or avoid?

I've currently got a P15s* from 2020 and am trying to decide whether/how to upgrade. (And fairly tech savvy but not particularly a computer expert.)

The main thing I need it for is that I work remotely, where I have to port + RDP to a virtual machine that's 5000mi away. I use ethernet but it's definitely sluggish e.g. compared to when I'm geographically closer.

The main reasons I'm considering getting a new one is that the most recent MS update last week borked my machine and required reinstalling Windows from scratch; and because I live remotely, it's hard to get anything quickly so I don't want to be unable to work if it breaks for good.

So I'm hoping you all can help me figure out:

a) Should I even be worried about getting a new one, or just stick w/the old for another few years? (Other than the recent event, it's generally working pretty well.)

b) If I do get a new one, what's going to make a meaningful difference as far as performance for the port+RDB+long-distance work? Do I need to stick with a P-series? Or if I get e.g. a current T-series** with say 32GB memory, will that be functionally as-good-as a P-series? (I'm not an engineer, gamer, or doing any heavy graphics stuff, except that I assume RDP maybe counts as heavy graphics so perhaps it would benefit from the dedicated graphics card?)

c) Does Intel vs AMD matter for someone like me??

* 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-10610U Processor with vPro™ (1.80 GHz, up to 4.90 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB Cache), 16GB memory, 512GB storage

** like the T16 Gen 4 Intel

I just got a Thinkpad T450 for like $150. It's in good condition, but it has a 6-cell battery on it. It's not enough for an 8-hour shift from home from what I heard, and I need to have 8+ hours of time on my machines for work. Naturally, I started looking up 9-cell batteries as I saw them mentioned in a Reddit post somewhere, but I simply cannot find any.

I saw it ONCE on the Lenovo website, but it says the battery is discontinued. Also, there is no mention of it being compatible with T450 specifically. Am I running a wild goose chase for a nonexistent battery, or is this just a skill issue?

Hello guys help, I got a x1 gen 14 and the brightness just randomly goes in cycles,

What I have done so far.

Updated drivers using vintage, stoped adaptev brightnes, disabled Ambient Light Sensor.

I get what Framework is trying to do, but the sheer amount of existing business customers that Lenovo Thinkpads have will always make it the better value once they hit the used market every year. Used Thinkpads (and other retired fleet computers) are cheaper, have more parts immediately available vs Framework's new spare parts that have yet to be made, and can be just as thin/light as Frameworks instead of the chunky old-school models that people commonly associate with the name.

I have no idea why anyone should consider the FW12 when used X1 Yogas exist for a quarter of the price. Buy some vinyl wrap or something if you want a colorful 2-in-1, instead of buying into an ecosystem where you have to wait for the FW12's display to not have terrible colors (which will also cost a shit-ton when that new screen is available.)

What made me write this post is how every used laptop from an operation as small as Framework holds their value like crazy on eBay and such, almost to the point of absurdity even after all these years. I think Framework laptops have the same lifestyle appeal as people who buy Discord Nitro: you look cooler in younger Linux circles supporting a brand with "a mission," but it's getting to the point where I don't think the economics of Framework's model are going to pan out. They're too niche to catch up to how vast the used Thinkpad ecosystem is, and the AI chip crisis might be the nail in the coffin for them. The cheapest Framework laptop on eBay right now is a 13th gen Intel for $1050. https://ebay.io/m/aQmKU0

TL;DR Am I missing something here? Is there actually any merit to voting with your dollar on Framework in the long run? Because otherwise I don't see the point of buying from the company compared to a used Thinkpad, unless you want something for geeks that's as superficial as a nice car or watch. New business laptops like the Thinkpad are always going to need repairability by default. What is the end goal of everyone setting their wallets on fire for these people??

I'm too scared to post this in r/framework lol

I'll keep it short. Bought an X1C9 and upgraded it to have WWAN. First used a 4G modem, now snagged a 5G modem in the parts sale. I've figured out all the parts, except one: the "WWAN cable absorber", FRU 5M21C90392.

It's not mentioned in the HMM. It also doesn't appear in any pictures of the X1C9's internals that I've found online, though those all aren't of factory-fitted 5G models, so I assume it's used with 5G only. I think the hole in the middle is for the modem screw mount, then I'd expect it to go under the modem to shield the mainboard from the antennas. But then this thing colludes oddly with other things. So, where does it go??? Insight appreciated!

Is verywell preserved, i5 ssd and 8 gb ram.

It´s a good deal?

my first one was

L380 for 600 euro, new one in 2018

then it broke so I got

T480, obviously used one for like 750 euro refubrished in 2020
and last week I got

T14 4th gen for 390 euro refubrished in 2026

here we go, pretty happy about it!

Can someone help me understand if connecting a T14 gen2 with an external 4k 27'' monitor will result in the fan maing a lot of noise ?

I'm very sensitive to noise and I really don't want to buy the laptop and not be able to use it with an externam monitor. I tried with a T480 and it can't be used with the external monitor.

Thanks!

I have a T440p and i want to replace its display, i’ve seen the exact one i want at a reasonable price, with more than 200 purchases on AliExpress. i’ve never bought from there but i don’t want to get scammed, do you think it’s a good idea?