X200 Discussion & Issues/Critique

Ah well there you go. I guess I never really looked at it too much because I always have mine charging when it is on and docked.

 

Hi all,

I just opened my x200 box, I hear something move freely inside the x200, it seems to me it is loosing its right position in the corner of internet cable, should I open it and see what is going on or I call lenovo ?

rickuj

 

I would check to see if your memory and harddrive are seated properly. If they are and you still hear something moving inside, definitely send the machine to Lenovo to get it fixed.

 

I checked memory, HDD, they are ok. I turn x200 on, everything seem ok, but quite slow, the part slides up and down inside the machine. if I open the x200 case, my warranty will be terminated ? I also think to send x200 back to lenovo, things become complicated

 

You can remove the keyboard/palmrest and have a look around without impacting your warranty. Things only get sketchy when you start replacing non-CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit) parts (e.g. the CPU/LCD).

 

jonlumpkin: Thank you.

I called technical support, they said I can open the laptop and see but if I damage anything they will not cover my x200. So I am thinking send it back to lenovo to get fixed. I dont expect this thing happens to me, I need laptop to work.

Anyone know how good the lenovo technical support is ?, or any experience of sending back laptop to lenovo ??? how long does it take ....
I very appreciate

rickuj

 

Any luck with getting the x200 to run 2560x1600? What kind of adapter can be used to do this? I got a (supposedly) displayport to dual-link dvi-d adapter ( http://www.keenzo.com/showproduct.asp?ID=3812873), but I can't get it to connect to my 30-inch monitor.

 

guys,

i have the x200 with win7 64bit installed and the fans are constantly running. I didnt have this problem with XP, so I am little annoyed. I have tried installing the new lenovo win7 power manger drivers but nothing has worked thus far. Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

Get TPfancontrol so you can control it.

 

Hello! Just got my X200 today.

Hello, based on what I read the lid of the X200 is supposed to be in magnesium. The X200 that I just received today has a very light and almost delicate pastic lid.

Is it possible that lenovo put a x200s lid on my x200?

A friend of mine has also a X200 and the lid is stiff and feels like metal. Mine is weak, flex and is made of plastic.

I called lenovo and they say they have only one lid for the X200?

Let me know what you think and what I should do.

Thanks

 

The x200s has the special lid/cover. The x200 one is different and isn't the new "roll cage" one.

 

can someone help me on an SSD purchase?

i have a new x200s 7465 model.

i bought it with the HDD which is a 2.5'' and it says in the manual it accepts 1.8'' SSDs.

i want to buy (i think a new intel x25 / x18 and get rid of the HDD. i don't know which size to buy.

if anyone can help (lenovo support didn't know) be great.

also: any pro / con experiences? thx

 

You can buy the hard drive caddy for the 2.5 inch drives. You can get cheap ebay knock offs.

 

- thanks. is it true that the X200's will accept BOTH the 1.8'' and the 2.5'' SSD's?
- which size SSD fits the X200s off the shelf?

- if i understand correctly, the 1.8'' does NOT require a kit / caddy??

 

Well if you order an ssd from lenovo it is most likely a 1.8inch drive and you will get the caddy from them. However if you want to add it afterward you can just get a 2.5inch ssd and use the caddy that comes with the machine.

 

hi all,
I use my x200 at school and home without 9-cell battery because I am just too lazy to carry a little extra weight. My question is that I am destroying my mainboard battery one day ?
rickuj

 

The 1.8" DOES require a 1.8" to 2.5" adapter. I use one of these with my Samsung SLC 1.8" SSD. The FRU is 42W8019. Personally, I'd recommend getting the x-18M (G2) if you can find it a comparable price to the x-25M. The 1.8" model is about 1 ounce lighter, and gives you the flexibility of using it in any possible future 1.8" only ultraportables.

Samsung 1.8" SSD in adapter Pictured below:

 

I don't understand your question.

 

Me neither.

What is the "mainboard battery"?

Do you mean, you use your x200 at home/school with the battery removed and only using AC power?

Because you don't want to carry extra weight when transporting your x200?

Is that it?

If that's the case, then in one way it's actually better for your 9 cell battery because it's not being constantly charged (assuming you don't have the power management figured out at 40%) Strange though because you have to transport your AC adapter which does take up some weight.

Your battery will slowly self-discharge anyways ... plus the internal chemistry will degrade on its own thus shortening lifespan with or without use.

So, if this is the case, then keep doing what you are doing and periodically charge your battery and attach the battery when you need to.

Not sure if this helps.

 

Jaredy: sorry for unclear question.
Bill_n_opus: you got my question and that is what I want to know, thank you

 

No problem, glad to help.

If you want to know more you can read this stuff:

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/

Just to keep in mind, the rechargeable lithium batteries in notebooks (like many other things) have a limited lifespan - even if you let it sit in your closet for 2-3 years. It's capacity will go down ... that's why they usually have a "manufactured date" stamped on the battery so you know how long it's been sitting around.

So, don't expect your 9 cell battery to stay "fresh" forever just because you haven't been using it as much as other people. It will probably last longer because of low use ... but eventually the chemistry will go "bad" and you will lose capacity over time with a probable high(er) self discharge rate.

Also, I feel like I have to always mention that buying batteries from places like eBay etc is a bit of a crapshoot because you don't know if they are legitimate, factory seconds, fakes, old stock, OEM or imitations with poor quality cells inside etc ...