Lenovo T530 Owner's Thread

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I am seriously considering buying a T530 and would much appreciate feedback on the following:
QUIETNESS of the machine is top priority for me, so I wonder if I get SSD 256 instead of SATA HD, would that make the machine run dead quiet? Is there a way to make it completely quiet or will there be always some noise?

I am planning to go with Intel Core i7-3520M Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz). Or would a slower processor make a significant difference in noise level?

other processors currently available are
Intel Core i3-3120M Processor (3M Cache, 2.50 GHz)
Intel Core i5-3230M Processor (3.20GHz, 3MB Cache, 1600MHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4000
Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)

from reading this thread I understand it is better to get Intel Graphics 4000? I am not planning to do any gaming or much more than watching movies and running video conferences.

Much appreciate everyone's input

 

Welcome to the forum.

There are 2 sources of noise: (1) the spinning mechanism of the HDD, and (2) the mechanical construction as well as the control logic of the fan assembly. You can use SSD to get rid of (1). Regarding (2), it is unfortunately a "hit and miss" situation with respect to the mechanical behavior of the fan because Lenovo uses 3 suppliers whose fans can be roughly classified as quiet, loud and louder. Now, on the fan control side, most users install TPFanControl to configure how fast the fan should spin in certain temperature ranges.

It depends on "how hard you push" the processor, i.e. the applications you activate every day. As mentioned above, the fan kicks in at a certain speed when the temperature rises to a certain level.

With a basic understanding of your usage profile, I would recommend an i5 CPU with integrated HD 4000 graphics.

Overall, the T530 is an excellent notebook. (You might want to consider the FHD 1920x1080 screen. The HD+ 1600x900 screen is pretty good. But I would be reluctant to select the HD 1366x768 screen.)

 

I just received my first Lenovo last week, a T530. I ordered it with the I5, Intel video, and the 500GB 7200. The fan runs a lot, but the machine is quiet compared to my other Dell notebooks. If you go with the I7 and the Nvidia video, she will definitely run warmer, and the fan will run more. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the 1600 & 900 screen, but I do miss my Dell's 1680 X 900 for some of our business applications that don't fit as nice on this one. I thought the FHD screen might be too small & tight for my older eyes, and was afraid that the DPI might not scale within our business screens. I'm still tweaking it and removing junk that Lenovo threw on there, but I like it. And not having the prior IBM type keyboards might have helped in me liking the new keyboards. I don't mind it, but your mileage may vary. Bye.

 

Running it in low power mode if possible and installing ThinkPadFanControl can help keep a lid on the fan noise. I run my X220i mostly in low power mode and fan rarely comes on, though it can get noisy if pushed. Congrats on the T520. It's a fine machine.

 

Hey everyone. I've had this issue a couple of times lately when resuming after putting the laptop to sleep: The first time was the trackpad/trackpoint did not respond after resuming from sleep. Now, the keyboard did not respond at all.

I've had this laptop for a bit now and it is doing great. Most of the time, like 99.9% of the time, the laptop functions normally after sleep but now in past week, this has occurred twice. Not sure if something is going on, such as driver issues or not. Strangely it has not happened before.

Appreciate any response. Thanks.

 

I have a T530 with the i7-3720QM quad-core processor and NVIDIA NVS 5400M Graphics. I have an SSD in the main bay and a second SSD in the ultrabay. The only thing that can make noise is the fan. I think the fan is very quiet, at least compared to all the previous ThinkPads I've had. I can't compare it to any other current laptops because I don't have them. Lenovo came out with a BIOS update a few months ago specifically to lower the fan speeds at different temperature levels. That quieted the fan even more, from a level that didn't bother me in the first place.

I'm very pleased with my configuration.

 

I have had my T530 for close to a month and like it very much, except I am questioning the construction of the chassis. I have noticed that the left side fo the palm rest is starting to creak whenever I grab the corner or push down on it. It does have the card reader option on the left side. I checked all the external screws underneath to make sure they are tight and there is no gap between the top and bottom halves. Wondering if this is normal? My Dell D820 is 7 years old and I have disassembled it a few times over the years and it is still very solid. Just runs very hot with the Nvidia video chipset problem and is on life support. I have an old IBM R40 that has been used and abused in our shop over the years and that chassis is still very solid. The USB ports died though.

 

The creaking situation ("creak") has been around since T510 ("creak"). I'm typing ("creak") on one of those ("creak") ThinkPads.

Welcome to the ("creak") club.

 

thank you, Kaso and Chevi05 for your replies... I had to re-register with new name because somehow just couldn't log in with my old one - luminosoalena

 

thanks to everyone for replies to my post about QUIETNESS of the machine...

I just ordered my T530, expecting to have it in about 10 days....

I ended up going with
i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080)
Intel HD Graphics 4000
8 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (2 DIMM)
500G HD

I keep my fingers crossed for the quietness... some owners told me it is very quiet, others say the fan goes all the time, go figure!

in the meantime, I am planning to install an aftermarket SSD
on the crucial.com website they list this drive, for $199, as recommended upgrade for Lenovo

Crucial M500 240GB SATA 6Gbps 2.5" Internal SSD • 500 MBps Read / 250 MBps Write • Part #: CT3838094

however I would like to have a bigger drive, so they also list this drive, for $391 as a guaranteed compatible

Crucial M500 480GB SATA 6Gbps 2.5" Internal SSD • 500 MBps Read / 400 MBps Write • Part #: CT3906050

Does anyone know why would one be suggested as Recommended and the other as just Compatible? is there a reason NOT to go with 480G? or is it just for marketing purposes?

And even more significant question: which brands of SSD out there are better, more reliable and/or recommended for Lenovo?

Thanks so much!

 

In general, all 2.5" SATA III (6Gbit/s) SSDs are "compatible" with the ThinkPad T530.

You can't go wrong considering Samsung and Crucial.

The storage capacity of a drive is determined only by you based on your usage pattern. If the new SSD is the only drive in your new T530, I recommend 480GB or 512GB. If you plan to have the main SSD together with the stock 500GB HHD moved to the UltraBay caddy adapter, I recommend 120GB, 128GB, 250GB or 258GB.

 

I ordered my T530 with the Smart Card reader not knowing what it was for sure. We use compact flash cards in our customer's farm equipment and I was thinking that those would work in the $10.00 reader. WRONG!!!! Anyway, since I will not be using the Smart Card reader where the creaking is coming from, I jammed several layers of cut up manila folders and stuffed them in the slot, and colored the end with a black magic marker for now. Have to look really close to know something is not right. It still has a small creak as Lenovo designed the palm rest with nothingfor the top and bottom shell pieces to snap or screw together by the USB ports, but I can no longer push down or rest my left palm on the palm rest and hear creaking. Fair warning to other readers when picking your notebook's specs. The creaking might come back with age.

 

Thank you, Kaso.

What are the advantages of using the SSD together with the stock HHD (other then extra storage, obviously)? how does it work in a practical situation?

 

Flexibility.

The T530 allows up to 3 drives: (1) 2.5" HDD/SSD in the main bay, (2) mSATA SSD under the keyboard, and (3) 2.5" HDD/SSD in the UltraBay in conjunction with an UltraBay caddy adapter in lieu of the stock optical drive.

Most users would consider only option (1): they use the stock HDD, or upgrade it to a higher-capacity HDD, or replace it with a much-faster SSD. In your case, it might be sufficient to replace the stock HDD with, say, a 512GB SSD.

However, with a small investment in an UltraBay caddy adapter, the stock HDD can be retained as a storage drive that sits in the spot where the rarely used optical drive occupies. In practice, to the Windows user, the SSD in the main bay is seen as logical drive C: while the HDD in the UltraBay is seen as logical drive D:.

 

There's a lot of great knowledge in this thread. After waiting through the late spring and the entirety of the summer for Haswell ThinkPads to be announced, I have to say that I was deeply disappointed by the models shown earlier this week. The T440s has an awful touchpad, smaller screen, and a bunch of weird design decisions that are just really off-putting. As a result, I've come to the conclusion that it would be wise to get the best of the "last generation," since no laptop manufacturer is offering what I want (a T530 with Haswell) in this new generation of laptops.

So, I'm thinking of buying a ThinkPad T530 to replace my current laptop (an ancient, though still oddly functional/error-free Toshiba Satellite L305). I have a handful of questions, though, and I was hoping that you fine folks could help.

First, are these T530 prices about as low as they're going to get in the near future, or will the actual release of Haswell ThinkPads push the prices even lower? If so, will I still be able to customize the T530 a bunch, or will I get stuck with the preset build? I'm sure that this isn't something that anyone can definitively answer, but I'm sure that some of you have an idea/experience of how these sorts of things tend to work.

How valuable is the Optimus GPU addition? Is it the difference between being able to play somewhat recent games at low/medium settings, or no games more recent than 2005?

Is it easy/simple to upgrade the RAM/hard drive myself?

Thanks!

 

Good thinking. And welcome to the forum.

Online Lenovo prices (which includes "discounts") are reasonable, in my opinion. The LABORDAY discount offer of last weekend was pretty good. So, keep an eye on such offers. If new releases of previous years serve as any indication, I did not notice any significant price reductions. Your needs and budget should be your guide.

If you make your purchase through Lenovo online store, you can always select your configuration options, and your order is called a "CTO," configured to order. At the same time, you can buy a ThinkPad from a Lenovo reseller, most of which have online stores. The prebuilt ThinkPad models are listed in detail in the ThinkPad catalog.

ThinkPads are not designed to be gaming notebooks, and the NVIDIA NVS 5400M is not designed for gaming. On the other hand, the integrated Intel HD 4000 GPU is quite capable of handling graphics, YouTube videos and encoded MKV/MP4 movies at 1080p.

Very easy/simple.

 

Hey guys, I'm torn and would appreciate some advice. I'm moving to China in the next 4-5 weeks and need to select my first laptop in about 4 years. I've held out as long as possible for Haswell but there just aren't that many options in the 15" range. That led me to the T530 as I'd like at least 6-8 hours on the battery (I'm not sure why, I just envision some long bus/train/plane rides in my future). I'm also considering the Samsung ATIV 8 and HP Envy 15t-J000 as I can find them at my local Best Buy. These are about the only options I've found that offer a 15" screen @ 1080p, decent battery and processing power. My needs aren't too demanding as I'll just be doing basic MS Office work, web surfing, and movie/music watching.

The Lenovo seems to get me the best bang for my buck; my current build includes the i5-3320, 1080p, 8gb ram, 500gb HD + 16gb SSD cache (worth it?), webcam, optical drive, stock internet card (should I upgrade this for Chinese networks?) and MS Office for a little less than what I'd pay for the stock ATIV 8. It's a little bulkier but I like that I'd have an optical drive in case I need it, and I can always swap out a full SSD down the road. My concern is the shipping lag and possible problems that could require a return. Have you guys experienced any recent shipping delays and/or build problems (ie wrong components)? I've read the last bunch of pages in this thread and it seems to be a lot tamer here than the official Lenovo forums. Would you guys take your chances with Lenovo's shipping or opt for an in-store purchase? If I bought today Lenovo would not ship until 9/13***** Any comments are appreciated.

 

I purchased my T530 about a month ago and I customized it, and it shipped about two weeks later from China via Alaska when I tracked it. If Lenovo's website lets you configure an order, good chance they can build it. I customized my T530 order with warranty/service add-ons, saved it after I created an account on the website, and contacted their sales support people during the day (seems to be US employees during the day) and asked if they could do any better on the pricing on my saved quote number. I went through this process twice and each time the person would ask their supervisor, and each time they discounted the extended service contract cost by about $100.00 and tweaked the current sales discount in effect a little. No big deals, but it helped. MW182006, I can't answer you about the 16gb SSD cache as I did not order mine with it, but I do have the Hitachi 500GB HD that you specified. I am hesitant in configuring the 1080p FHD screen option that you listed as it seems that the display that many of the earlier owners here purchased and are in love with, is no longer available. Read a few disapointments with the recent FHD screens. I did not get the FHD screen. I did opt for the Intel 3 antennae wireless card and it never hiccups. My 6 cell battery gets me a good 4 hours, so if you opt for a 9 cell, that will get you through those long bus/train/plane rides, but how much will you really use that notebook during those trips? I am happy with my selection. I am glad that I did not wait for Haswell after seeing the numeric pad being introduced to offset the keyboard and pad. That is one of the reasons I jumped off the SS Dell after a long cruise.

 

Thanks for the reply chevy. Sounds like I could be waiting upwards of 3 weeks unless it ships on the 13th like the site says - but I've been researching for months and shipping delays with them have been a common theme. Kind of disappointing to hear about both the FHD screen (the Lenovo forum had a thread on that as well) and the battery life on the 6-cell. I was hoping to avoid the added bulk of the 9-cell. Though the more I think about it, I'd probably just take my Nexus 7 on weekend trips and leave the laptop at home. Hmm...leaning towards instant gratification at a brick & mortar store.

 

I've ordered three T530 CTO's from China and kept one. All three arrived in the northeastern USA within 12-14 days of order.

One of them had the 16gb SSD cache option. I liked it. It noticeably sped up the boot time of Windows 8 and, once it "learned" my application usage, it sped up the opening of applications. However, I decided I liked the even greater speed of an SSD boot drive even better, so I kept the T530 with the factory installed SSD. My full SSD T530 boots W8 in about 12 seconds and, if I recall correctly, the SSD cache would boot up in about 18 seconds. I think the SSD cache is a worthwhile feature if you are going to keep a spinning HD as your boot drive.

 

I like the option of moving the HDD to the optical drive spot... But I also use the optical drive sometimes times... So, is it possible to just take the HDD out and put the optical drive back in every time you need to, say, watch a DVD? can I go back and forth as many times as I want without damaging things?

 

That's the idea behind UltraBay: it can take different devices at different times. So, yes, you can remove the "UltraBay caddy adapter + HDD" combo and insert the optical drive, and then remove the optical drive and insert the "UltraBay caddy adapter + HDD" combo back in.

I find myself absolutely rarely, if ever, use the optical drive. I use a USB enclosure for the rare occasions that it is needed -- which is becoming much rarer now.

UltraBay HDD caddy adapter and optional optical drive enclosure may be found here. This video may be helpful.

 

What is a USB enclosure? Do you mean that after taking the optical drive out you can plug it back in via a USB when needed?

thanks so much, your links are really useful

 

Hmm, it's right there at the bottom of the page (shown by the first link).

Yeah. You can drag it out of the drawer, plug it in via a USB port, use it, unplug it and put it back in the drawer (until, say, 8 months later when you happen to need it again). Plus, you can use the "optical drive in USB enclosure" combo with any computer, not the one ThinkPad T530.

 

Thank you! you are opening a whole new world for me LOL. I am very green at this but one day everyone has to learn )

Elle

 

Thanks for the replies, I've decided to go with the T530 and to purchase it today. After looking at the other options, they all either sacrificed build quality, hardware, OS, screen size, or price just to achieve a similar product to the T530, so there really doesn't seem to be another good option. Here are my last two questions:

- Is this a good SSD to use to replace the HDD?
- Is this RAM compatible with the T530, even though it has more GB and a different MHz? Should I spend a little extra for the premium version with the same MHz?

 

Best in class. Go for it.

You'd better get one that runs at 1600MHz. What you noted as "premium" is excellent. I'd also recommend this (which I've been using for months).

 

OK, took the plunge and purchased the laptop, RAM, and SSD. Expensive, but I imagine that this is going to be like entering a whole new world from my current Toshiba Satellite L305 and its stunning 1280x768 resolution, Intel Pentium Dual CPU T3400, 200 GB HDD, 4 GB of DDR2 667MHz RAM, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics card.

Exciting!

 

Congratulations! Did you get the FHD 1920x1080 screen? You will need to transfer the "system image" from the stock HDD to the new SSD after you do the swap. Just ask if you have questions.

 

I did! Here are the full specs of how I customized it:

Intel Core i5-3230M Processor (3.20GHz, 3MB Cache, 1600MHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4000
Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
NVIDIA NVS 5400M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory
4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
Keyboard Backlit
UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader for Color Sensor, Smart Card Reader
720p HD Camera with Microphone
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable
Express Card Slot & 4-in-1 Card Reader & Smart Card Reader
9 Cell Li-Ion TWL 70++
90W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013

Counting taxes, the extra 8 GB of RAM, and the 256 GB SDD, it ended up costing $1,597 total. A couple hundred more than I expected when I started my hunt a couple of months ago, but nothing crazy, and my employer will reimburse me for half of that cost after six months.

Once everything arrives, I'll be sure to pester you all with questions about putting in the extra RAM, and transferring over to the SDD. Thanks!

 

I need an advice, i was about to buy T530 in January, then i changed my mind when i read about problems with fan which pulsates constantly. Is this issue solved with bios 2.52 or 2.54, and what are the temperatures i could expect with this configuration:
Lenovo Think N1E6FCX ThinkPad T530 Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz/6MB, Intel QM77, 4GB DDR3(1600), HDD 500GB/7200, 15.6in HD+ (1600x900) LED AG, NVIDIA NVS 5400M 1GB, DVDRW, Wlan Intel 6205, Glan, WWAN Ericsson H5321gw, BT4.0, FPR, Camera, 9c Li-Ion, LitKbd,


Only other laptop that i like is Latitude series from Dell, 6530 ( 6540) or 6430. Is T530 better? Or the best option is to wait for T540?

 

I have had the T530 for about 9-10 months now and have not experienced the pulsating fan issue. The fan is hardly audible. My specs are different from yours in that I have a i5 dual cose. I also have integrated graphics rather than the NVS 5400M. I am quite certain you shouldn't have this problem though.

As for what laptop is good for you, it depends. I am very happy with mine. I have used the Latitude E6530 and found it quite a great laptop as well. So I can't really say which is better - both are good in their own ways. As for waiting for the T540, I would probably not wait, especially since the physical trackpoint buttons have been removed. But that's a personal preference.

 

I'm ready to order a T530 direct from Lenovo. Spent a lot of time researching here a year ago (T520). I'm buying business class for the build quality and customer service, as all I do is surf, you tube, and home photos. Where I live my only option is using an air card and I'm fine with that. Been using one for 5 years. My choice of "mobile broadband upgradable" vs "integrated mobile broadband", how do I choose? (I believe that I'm not interested in MIFI). Security, is Microsoft essentials all I need? My present Hp has HP photoshop and it's fine for my needs, do I need to order an Adobe photo option? I can't find the recommendations I used to read here regarding warranty. Seems like many folks recommended a 3 year in home deal? thanks for your advise.

 

I purchased a T530 earlier this year. While it has been performing very well, I am disappointed in two areas:

1) It can be slow to respond/switch users. The family uses this (4 accounts) and when we switch between accounts it sometimes takes forever and seems unresponsive. It bogs down on some programs as well. My old Dell M1530 (4GB of RAM also) was very snappy in comparison.

2) Battery life isn't what I thought it would be. I usually get about 2 1/2-3 hours doing general web browsing. I have an 14" HP Elitebook (Win 7) with the same processor, 6 cell battery and can get 6+ hours of life with similar loads. The only major difference is a 15.6" screen with nVidia graphics. Is this enough to cause the dramatic differences in battery life?

Any recommendations to boost performance of the machine or battery?

Specs:
T530
Intel I5-3320
4GB RAM
1920x1080 resolution
nVidia Graphics

 

I would increase RAM to at least 8GB. Actually, I would install a second 8GB stick to bring the RAM total to 12GB. I would also invest in a SSD.

I am generally disappointed with ThinkPad battery performance. I have the power adapter/cord with me all the time.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking it to be more of a memory issue. I should have bought some earlier as it looks like the price of memory has skyrocketed. There isn't an issue of running "unbalanced" memory (4GB / 8GB combo)?

I didn't do a complete reinstall of the OS but I did wipe off most of the bloatware. The bloatware was surprisingly minimal. There are still a few Lenovo applications that I haven't killed yet. Are there some that are totally pointless or redundant to Win7 that I should kill?

I have thought about a SSD for the OS/Programs. What's the current thinking on the mSata SSD vs standard SSD? I don't particularly want to pony up for a 500GB SSD but I need the space so I would need to run two drives. I believe that only the main drive is SATA3 correct? Is the SATA2 on either the mSATA or the ultrabay a huge limiter (would I notice a difference)? Which is the better to have SATA3 on (boot/programs) or bulk storage?

 

No issue at all. (Typing this on a 4GB + 8GB ThinkPad. Been using it for many moons.)

I would install a mSATA SSD, possibly 128GB, the slot for which is under the keyboard. You can transfer the bootable C: drive (OS + apps + settings) to the mSATA, and then restructure the 500GB HDD for storage.

One thing to keep in mind is the "workspace" for each user in your family. By default, those user-workspaces are kept on the C: drive. You may want to read up on how to move them to the D: drive, which is the HDD storage drive.

(In my case, I am the sole user and I keep my files on separate folders on the D: drive, and never use "MyDocuments" folder. I either have mSATA SSD + HDD, or SSD + UltraBay HDD. Logically, the 2 cases are the same. Operationally, you "lose" the optical drive in the latter case.)

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I have done a couple of reinstalls of Win7 on my previous laptop and my HTPC like you mention. I created a C: partition for OS and apps and D: for my files. It took some registry hacks but got it working. The built in functionality of doing this in Win7 is kind of clunky IIRC. Fortunately, I saved my notes!

 

Just bought my T530 and using a mini dock, mostly using it as a desktop replacement.

I'm going to throw a few question out there...

Just curious if anybody has moded the display to a touch screen?

Anybody have any creative things to do with these firewire and mini express card ports?

Also not that I really need it right now, but if I wanted to upgrade the nVidia would that be possible, or is it hardwired into the board?

Great thread filled with tons of info, thank you!

 

well i guess you knock out 2 birds with one stone in reference to your replacing your gpu and using the express card creatively,

I do not think you can replace the video card, however you can upgrade it using the express card slot using something called a eGPU set up which is basically an external graphics card replacement, it does have it flaws, not as powerful as if you were using the graphics card in a desktop and it's not exactly mobile but it's not too bulky if you get or make an enclosure for it

a quick google search of eGPU and tech inferno will give you more information on the matter

 

Just picked up a refurb T530 from the outlet with a 128 GB SSD. After setup of windows, program installs and the obvious recovery partition, there isn't a whole lot of room left on the drive. Looking at getting a HDD for the ultrabay (and adapter). Are there any specs for a 2.5 sata HDD I should stay away from so as to not overpay? Sorry, not too savvy here about what the connection will or will not support. Search of thread seems to support pretty much anything sata there, but am curious if anyone has any other advice.

 

I just got a brand new w530 and it will not run windows experience ,,,,,Windows Experience Index for your system could not be computed. Could not measure video playback performance." So I have no idea how well the system is, i did all updates. i7 3630qm 8g ram and 500g 7200rpm nvidia k1000 which I cant seem to use with the laptop screen it wants to use the the intel 4000

 

Try booting into bios (F1) and changing your display to "Discrete" and OS Controlled = OFF to force it to K1000 only. Then make sure your video drivers for that card are installed and then try running it.

 

64/128GB SSD should only be used as boot/OS/programs drive. As expected, you need a data storage HDD to go with that SSD. Practically any 2.5" SATA HDD with 7mm or 9.5mm thickness can be used with the Ultrabay caddy adapter. For example, I've used these:

• HGST Travelstar Z7K500 500GB 7200 RPM
• SAMSUNG Spinpoint M8 ST1000LM024 1TB 5400 RPM

 

I have a 3 week old T530 I bought brand new I am selling. Very nice unit with a Samsung 840 Pro 256gig SSD and 8gigs of Corsair Vengeance 1600 Ram.

If interested PM me.

 

that worked but what should my settings be and the test does not work with the intel hd4000

 

Driver HD intel 4000 driver date 8/21/2012 version 9.17.10.2843
Driver K1000M Nvidia driver date 5/31/2012 version 8.17.12.9688
after doing what you said it had me restart 2 times then I tested with Nvidia got a score of 5.9 then I F1 bios turned back on and let OS decide which card I need I got a 5.2

 

Hanging on to the T530, sold the HDD, switching out.

Any input on a reliable reputable seller (ebay or other) of OEM backlit keyboards for the T530

and on a side note screen/displays 1600x900 e.g.

would be appreciated

thanks !

 

I have been having severely slow transfer speeds in my T530. It doesn't matter what I do, copying / moving files from one folder to another; copying files over my network, or copying files from a USB connected hard drive.

I'm currently trying to copy files from my old laptop. I tried to go over the network, but it was slow. I then removed the hard drive and put it in a USB enclosure and I am still getting slow transfer rates (between 14-20 KB/second). It says it is going to take 9 hours to transfer 81 MB.

Any ideas?