ThinkPad X220 (i/T) Owners Thread

Yes - that is how you click it. Left for left click, right for right click.

 

I just disabled mine and use the trackpoint lol.

 

Anyone knows if the X220 supports DDR3L ram?

 

Anyone try out different intel 6205 wireless drivers and see if they have better battery life?

 

Build quality of the X220 seems great so far with one exception:

The plastic strip housing the power, volume, mic mute and thinkvantage buttons creaks when pressed. Thankfully not while using the buttons. But pressing the plastic between Thinkvantage and Power produces a nasty creak.

Does this part need to be removed to replace the keyboard? I had the keyboard replaced by my reseller so perhaps it hasn't been fitted properly (although it looks perfectly flush).

 

Just ordered my x220 over the weekend. Took advantage of the deals! Can't wait to get it! Config is in my sig.

 

It's a pretty common issue with the X series (had that same flex in the X200 and my current X220). And it's not from improperly seating the keyboard as it is not removed when you remove the keyboard. It may be possible to wedge something to stop the flex, but that is only a theory

 

I see. Perhaps something Lenovo should consider improving for the X221

On another note, I've read posts debating the sturdiness of the lid. It looks and feels easily flexible, but I guess that's the point (light construction and improved shock absorption)? But is it of 'Thinkpad' quality?

Today my girlfriend almost put a bag full of groceries on my X220 (at least 2 kg), thankfully she ended up placing only her purse on it - black laptop on a black table is pretty much invisible with the lights out

This got me thinking - in the past, I've placed books 2 to 3 stacks high on laptops without problems, however their lids were thicker and more rigid. Would it be safe to do so with the X220 - and similarly, place it unprotected in a backpack along with books etc.?

 

I think everything is sturdy on my x220, zero complaints with build at all.

I wouldn't put anything on it though...or with any laptop, haha.

 

Fan on my X220 started to whine after upgrading to new BIOS. Before that it just nice. Though Lenovo reminded that don't upgrade BIOS if you are satisfied with your laptop but I decided to give a try and now kind of regret with my decision.

 

From 1.17? Why not just go back to it?

 

Yeah its pretty easy to flash a previous bios using WinPhlash or the DOS equivalent.

 

From stock bios, the one that comes from the factory but I not 1.17. Currently I have 1.19 on my system. Will think about reverting back as you suggest. Thanks!

Thanks for the tips!

 

Anyone here knows the reason why the X220s core i5 2520, (shiped in 17-jul with 1.16 bios) never get run higher 2501 mhz even the turbo mode has been enabled on Power managment with powered/battaried, mine never get into turbo mode, just from 700 - 2501mhz only. I don't expect to archive 3,2ghz as the chip was designed, but with turbo enabled , there should be some changes slighly over 2501mhz, right?

 

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Gonna pull the trigger on one of these.
Here is the configuration:

Intel Core i7-2620M Processor
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
12.5" HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display,
Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 (1 DIMM)
UltraNav without Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera
250GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
6 Cell Battery
Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 with antenna
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN

QUESTION!
Any major issues with this notebook in general? ANYTHING i need to know...I read the throttling issue has been fixed, no?

Props, Kudos, Kow Tows, and Thank You for your time! =D

EDIT: Answered most of my own questions surfing through my android phone!!!! =D

 

there's no roll cage for the x220 right?

btw what happened to the x220s? did it get dropped?

 

Ordered mine today!!! Hope the 2620m doesn't disappoint in video editing, i was very happy with my aging 720qm!!

 

Get a non-slim 90-watt adapter.

It will not disappoint with video editing. I edit multi-camera HD, AVCHD projects on this laptop (with an external monitor, of course.)

I use Sony Vegas Pro 10.

 

Is it possible to find out what the parts in my computer are using the serial number?

 

Just hit the blue "thinkvantage" button and all the info comes up.........

 

I bought one second hand (never opened) and I have the serial numbers etc but I want to know what screen version I have.

 

Put your information in here, then do Parts Looksup.

 

This is what the lenovo parts look up said:

ThinkPad X220 (4291-WXZ)
i5-2520M(2.5GHz), 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200rpm HD, 12.5in 1366x768 LCD, Intel HD Graphics, Intel 802.11agn wireless, WWAN option, Bluetooth, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure Chip, Camera, 6c Li-Ion, Win7 Pro 32

I presume because it just says LCD, that its a normal LCD screen?

 

This is what my parts looks up through the IBM site says, what does yours.

0A59804 04T2245 Win7PROx64 SP1 US Y
0A70299 ... ... Y
0A72290 04W1423 FRUPlni5-2520MNVwAMTwTPMwAES Y
41R0641 0000000 MEMORY I/C;DDRIII 1333; LOW HALOGEN;SODI N
42T1166 42T1167 Tray-SATA7 250 Seagate Y
42T1358 ... ... Y
42T4862 42T4861 SANYO 6cell 2.8Ah Y
42T5008 0000000 LINE CORD:LINE CORDS N
42X4525 0000000 LABELS; ENERGY STAR LOGO LABEL - SYSTEM N
45N2176 45N2211 KEYBOARD CS09-KBD USE Y
60Y3252 60Y3253 FRU TP 22 WLAN Y
60Y3270 60Y3271 FRU Bluetooth Card Elpis 3.0 Y
71Y3514 0000000 COA LABEL:LABELS N
92P1156 42T5282 AC ADAPTER 65 WATT 2 PIN FRU Y
93P5674 93P5675 FRU LCD PANEL LGD 12.5HD IPS Y

 

Could you post the link for that site? what I am finding doesnt look anything like that.

 

Sorry, I forgot to put a link in the post before that.

IBM Support Portal

 

93P5668 93P5669 SEC 12.5HD TN Y

- so thats the normal screen I assume?

 

That's the normal TN screen. All TN I've screen have been AUO, this is the first Samsung screen in the X220 I'm coming across. Whatever the case you got a great deal. You can purchase the IPS screen and install it yourself fairly easily:

LP125WH2-SLB1_?

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...cqekq_ukg&sig2=xZRZZEGRaM_21UlaHJed1g&cad=rja

 

Thats not a normal screen then? I mean its not IPS but its from the IBM site so it must be safe right?

Would replacing the screen void the warranty?

 

Perfectly normal. IBM/Lenovo and most manufacturers use multiple suppliers.

Replacing the screen would void the warranty (if they found out).

 

It doesnt bother me to be honest, at home it is hooked up to another monitor and travelling I quite like the matt one.

What can I upgrade and not void the warranty?

 

The IPS screen is matte.

Memory, hard drive, wifi card, battery, WWAN / msATA hard drive, palm rest with fingerprint reader if you don't have it.

 

Sorry, I meant the normal screen rather then an IPS. I was trying to differentiate them - I still think of one as matte and the other as IPS, even though I know both are matte. I hpe that made sense

So quite abit then - I might get the mSATA and some more memory

Thanks once again.

 

Hello.

I just bought an x220 of ebay and got the serial number and model number. How do I know if the IPS screen is the 2x2 option or the 3x3 considering it does not have a webcam and lenovo let's you configure the screen in both variants without webcam (3x3 only withou).

Thanks.

Type: 4286CTO S/N: R9DX4TW

 

Unfortunately you have the 1x1.

IBM Support Portal

0A59804 04T2245 Win7PROx64 SP1 US Y
0A89346 ... ... Y
0A89362 ... ... Y
41R0642 0000000 MEMORY I/C;DDRIII 1333; LOW HALOGEN;SODI N
42T1158 42T1159 FRU Hard Disk 320gb Tray-SATA7 C320 HGST Y
42T1354 ... ... Y
42T4866 42T4865 LG 6cell 2.8Ah Y
42T5008 0000000 LINE CORD:LINE CORDS N
42X4525 0000000 LABELS; ENERGY STAR LOGO LABEL - SYSTEM N
45N2176 45N2211 KEYBOARD CS09-KBD USE Y
60Y3248 60Y3249 FRU BGN WIRELESS LAN THINKPAD Y
60Y3274 60Y3275 FRU Elpis3.0 Y
71Y3514 0000000 COA LABEL:LABELS N
75Y0162 0000000 WINDOWS XP MODE -ENG (ENGLISH):BOMS, NOT N
92P1156 42T5282 AC ADAPTER 65 WATT 2 PIN FRU Y
93P5674 93P5675 FRU LCD PANEL LGD 12.5HD IPS Y

 

I know I have the 1x1 card. My question is: Does the notebook have the 3 antenas so that I can put in at a later time a Intel 6300 3x3 card?

 

Nope. 10char

 

So it base only two antennas? Can I retrofit the third antenna?

 

Anyone? Any ideas?

 

The third antenna goes where the camera is (I imagine since you can't get a camera if you get 3 antennas). Take apart your lid/screen and see what you think.

 

I'm told you can even run the 3rd antenna in the body of the laptop; something I plan on looking into when I get mine.



Have a Magical Day

 

So if laptop came with no camera and the wifi card is 1x1 it's a shure thing that it is only 2x2 capable?

 

Why don't you remove the display bezel (it's only two screws) and inspect visually? Compare with the picture from the hardware maintenance manual - page 98.

 

I haven't received the laptop yet. Should me here on 09/08. If it does have only 2x2 antennas can I install a webcam?

 

i think you would need to purchase a new screen bezel and the camera... why didnt you order it with the cam?

 

I bought a preconfigured one off ebay.

 

The screen bezel is the same, you just need the camera... Beware of ordering the camera directly from IBM though. I did it for my x201, and they sent me the camera only, without the metal mounting bracket or the transparent plastic cover plate. I don't think x220 needs a mounting bracket, but a missing cover plate would still be an issue. Better off ordering a complete kit from the helpful Chinese sellers on ebay, once they start stocking them...

 

OMG, I just had a World of Warcraft moment there.

 

Have you encountered the same problem as I currently have with Displayport to HDMI Port ?



My Digital EIZO EV2334W is actually the Desktop Monitor.

RGB Full Range= 0-255

RGB Limited Range=16-235