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    w510 users. Is there anything specific I should look at on a used w510?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jedisurfer1, Mar 13, 2013.

  1. jedisurfer1

    jedisurfer1 Notebook Deity

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    Are there any known issues I should look for, any gripes? Should I avoid a used w510?
     
    jedisurfer1, Mar 13, 2013
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    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    My W510 has been working very nicely for years. It's running a little hotter and louder these days, but that seems to happen with all machines. Probably time for another good cleaning.
     
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    No problems here either, on a daily-used W510 from March 2010.
     
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    do you guys ever carry it around? Too bulky?
     
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    It isn't an ultrabook. Make sure you have a good backpack. I use a Wenger Synergy. Shop for a good price. One of the best packs on the market still.
     
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    Aside from being quite warm, mine is usually around 55-65 degrees when using it in the docking station I've had no problems with it. It's my daily work station and it's on 24/7 on weekdays, it's probrably been my most stable machine ever.

    I don't take it with me very often, it's quite bulky especially with the 9-cell battery and the battery time is not that great, I usually always have my T430s with me everywhere.
     
    Jesper Juul, Mar 14, 2013
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