Lenovo ThinkPad X220 & X230 | [Notebook] most productive and customizable mini-laptops
A small survey on the experience of using the ThinkPad X230
What is the CPU in your ThinkPad?
Intel® Core â„¢ i3 [ 31 ] ** [10,1%]
Intel® Core â„¢ i5 [ 212 ] ** [69,06%]
Intel® Core â„¢ i7 [ 64 ] ** [20,85%]
How much RAM is in your ThinkPad?
Less than 4 GB [ 18 ] ** [5,86%]
Up to 8 GB [ 184 ] ** [59,93%]
Up to 16 GB [ 104 ] ** [33,88%]
What operating system do you have installed?
Windows [ 239 ] ** [77,85%]
Linux [ 55 ] ** [17,92%]
Hackintosh [ 12 ] ** [3,91%]
Other [ 1 ] ** [0,33%]
Do you use an unlocked BIOS and custom hardware?
Only unlocked BIOS [ 39 ] ** [12,7%]
Unlocked BIOS and custom hardware [ 49 ] ** [15,96%]
Yes, my laptop is stuffed with artisanal equipment! [ 22 ] ** [7,17%]
What are you talking about? .. [ 195 ] ** [63,52%]
Total votes: 307
 



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Lenovo Thinkpad X220 & X230 - Description, BIOS, drivers, modifications
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Specifications
X220 *
Audio :
High Definition (HD) Audio
Codec Conexant 20672
1 W x 2 stereo speakers
Volume and mute keys
Bidirectional microphone, mute button, combo audio jack
Microphone jack

Keyboard :
7 rows of keys, equipped with a Trackpoint device (characteristic of the T series)
Moisture protection
Fn multimedia keys
UltraNav device (multi-touch function)
Fingerprint reader

RAM :
Max. 8 GB / PC3-10600 1333 MHz DDR3
Base memory: 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
No parity
Dual Channel Controller Support
Two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets

Mouse :
Trackpoint
Pointing device
"Press-to-Select (Press to select)"
Web Scrolling
Magnifying glass
Touchpad
UltraNav â„¢
Buttonless touchpad below keyboard
Pressure zones
Multisensor

CPU :
Intel® Core ™ i5-2520M Processor (Dual Core, 2.50 GHz, 3 MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333 MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.20 GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i5-2540M processor (dual-core, 2.60 GHz, 3 MB cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333 MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.30 GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i7-2620M processor (dual-core, 2.70 GHz, 4 MB cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333 MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.40 GHz), HT technology

Network device :
11a / b / g / n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino® Advanced-N 6205, 2x2
11a / b / g / n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, 3x3
Wireless wide area network
Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED
Ethernet
Non-vPro Model: Intel 82579LF Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
VPro Model: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT)

Compartments :
3-in-1 SD card slot SDXC support
1 full size slot (for WWAN or m-SATA)
1 half-size slot (for WLAN)
1 slot for Express Card 54 mm
WWAN SIM

External ports :
Docking Station - Port Replicator
VGA output
Display port
Ethernet (RJ45)
Combined audio jack for headphones and microphone
Three USB 2.0 ports (one of them is constantly powered up even when the laptop is turned off)

Operating environment :
At an altitude of up to 2438 m
Permissible operating temperature without disks in drives: 5.0–35.0 ° C
Permissible operating temperature with disk in drive: 10.0–35.0 ° C
Unacceptable operating conditions: 5.0–43.0 ° C
To a height of 3048 m
Operating temperature under reduced pressure: 5.0–31.3 ° C
Relative humidity
Permissible operating conditions: 8–95%
Unacceptable operating conditions: 5–95%
Storage: –20 to approx. 60 ° C (* Applicable only for storage conditions until delivery to the end user.)
For transportation: –20 to approx. 60 ° C
Corrosive gas and particles
Corrosive gas: G1
Particles: P1
Time accuracy
Characteristics: ± 12 min / year
Provided that the computer’s operating time is 140 hours per month

Battery :
The rechargeable battery is an internal power source that allows the computer to work without being connected to an electrical outlet. The battery is being charged using the AC adapter.
You can determine the remaining battery power with the Fuel-Gauge utility for ThinkPad devices. Shows the percentage of remaining charge regardless of the number of batteries in the system: one or two.

Li-ion, 4, 6 or 9 cells, with support for an optional external battery (0A36280) as a second battery.
Battery life:
4 cells: up to 4.1 hours;
6 cells: up to 9.2 hours;
9 cells: up to 13.8 hours;
external battery: up to 9.4 hours;
9 cells with an external battery: up to 23.2 hours
Notes : Service life (and the number of recharges) depends on many factors, including screen brightness, applications, functions,
power management settings, battery status, and other conditions for using the device.

Security :
Password after power on
Password for hard drive
Admin password
Lock loop
Trusted Platform Module compliant with TCG 1.2 specification
UPEK Wrist Rest Fingerprint Reader
Linear Thermal Swipe Sensor
Led indicator
Power On Authentication
Support Security Chip
Password
The password after power-on (POP) protects the system from unauthorized use. When the POP password is set, a request to enter it appears:
Every time you turn on the system.
When the system returns to normal operation from suspend mode.
An administrator password provides a higher level of security than a power-on password (POP). Administrator password protects system functions and equipment configuration from unauthorized use and changes. An administrator password request appears:
When trying to access the BIOS setup screen.
Hard Disk Password (HDP) protects your hard disk data from unauthorized access. If an HDP password is set, access to the hard drive without entering it is not possible. Since the HDP password is stored on the hard disk, data protection is retained even when this disk is installed on another system. A hard disk password request (HDP) appears:
It is requested each time the system is turned on.

Storage devices :
Optical drive
DVD, CD-RW and DVD-R / RW / RAM drive 9.5 mm high
9.5mm DVD-R / RW / RAM and Blu-ray Drive

Hard drive specifications :
HDD / SATA 3.0 Gb / s with a width of 6.35 cm (2.5) and a height of 7 mm
250 GB, 5400 rpm or 320 GB, 5400 rpm
160 GB, 7200 rpm or 320 GB, 7200 rpm
Active Protection System â„¢
Removable, updatable
Shock and Shake Hard Drive
Second drive support for ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3 (supplied or optional)
Note. Supported hard drives vary by model.

Solid state drive specifications :
Standard volumes for solid state drives: 128 GB, 160 GB.
Fast, reliable, lightweight, energy efficient.
Faster data transfer and shorter boot time compared to an external hard disk drive (HDD) with 7200 rpm.
Very low failure rate.
The ability to withstand more severe external conditions and vibration than an external HDD.
It consumes less battery power than an external HDD.
Significantly lighter than an external HDD.

Screen :
12.5 inches (317.5 mm), HD (1366 x 768), TFT
Anti-glare coating
LED lights
200 nt
16: 9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio 300: 1

(Premium) 12.5 inches (317.5 mm), HD (1366 x 768), TFT
Anti-glare coating
LED lights
300 nt
16: 9 aspect ratio
Contrast Ratio 500: 1
IPS
WideView (170 ° viewing angle)

Graphic controller :
Processor Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
Ability to connect an external analog monitor via the VGA DB-15 connector and a digital monitor via the DisplayPort port (support for single-channel DVI-D interface via 45J7915 cable)
Support for two independent displays
Maximum External Resolution:
2560 x 1600 (DisplayPort), 60 Hz
2048 x 1536 (VGA), 75 Hz
1920 x 1200, 60 Hz (single-channel DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
X230 *
Processor :
Intel® Core ™ i7-3520M (2.90 GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
Intel® Core ™ i5-3360M (2.80 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
Intel® Core ™ i5-3320M (2.60 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
Intel® Core ™ i3-3210M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB) Transaction CPU Offering
Intel® Core ™ i3 3110M (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3)
Intel® Core ™ i3-2370M (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Transaction CPU Offering

Memory :
Up to 16GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Display :
12.5 "HD 300 NIT Wide-Viewing (IPS) Panel
12.5 "HD 200 NIT Panel

Dimensions :
305mm x 206.5mm x 19 - 26.6mm (12.01 "x 8.13" x 0.75 "- 1.05")

Weight :
1.34kg (2.96lbs)

Video graphics :
Intel® HD Graphics

Storage :
HDD - 320GB (7200rpm) OPAL FDE
HDD - 320GB / 500GB (5400rpm)
HDD - 320GB / 500GB (7200rpm)
SSD - 16GB SSD mSATA 16GB mSATA SSD is in addition to other Hard Drives and fits in the WWAN Slot. As a result it is not available with WWAN.
SSD - 128GB SSD SATA3
SSD - Intel® 180GB SSD SATA3
SSD - Intel® 240GB SSD SATA3
SSD - 256GB TCG OPAL SSD SATA3

Battery :
4 cell (28.8 Wh) - up to 8.9 hrs
6 cell (62.4 Wh) - up to 9.9 hrs
6 cell (66 Wh)
9 cell (93.6 Wh) - up to 14.8 hrs
6 cell (64 Wh) Slice Battery - up to 24.9 hrs with 9 cell and 6 cell slice

Battery life :
** Up to 24 hours with optional Lenovo 90W Ultraslim AC / DC Combo Adapter

Camera :
Low-Light 720p HD Camera with Face Tracking

I / O (Input / Output) Ports :
(1) Mini Display port w / audio
(1) VGA
(2) USB 3.0
(1) Always on USB 2.0
(1) 4-in-1 SD Card Reader (SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC slot)
(1) Express Card 54mm
(1) Smart Card Reader Select Models

Audio :
Dolby® Advanced Audio ™ 2.0

Keyboard :
Island-style six-row keyboard with optional ThinkLight® backlight

WiFi :
ThinkPad BGN Wireless 1x1 BGN
Intel Centrino Wireless N2200 2x2 BGN
Intel Centrino Advanced N-6205 2x2 AGN
Intel Centrino Advanced N6205 2x2 AGN
Intel Centrino Ultimate N6300 3x3 AGN
Wireless WWAN
Ericsson HSPA + WWAN Minicard (H5321gw)

BIOS for ThinkPad X220 / X220T / X230 / X230T
BIOS files
Attached fileX230_2.76.exe(6.26 MB)


  • Official BIOS-s online
  • BIOS-Mods: an application for cutting out the "white lists" of BIOS-s (one device - one unique BIOS mod!)
  • Attached fileX220_v1.46_Modified_BIOS.zip(11.37 MB)
    MD5: 4a769c4f17e8aa0dc0e6927ebe75635d
    BIOS Mod installation instructions for X220 / X220T
    Follow these steps to flash the X220 / X220 Tablet modified BIOS from a bootable USB.
    Note that this process does not update the Embedded Controller Program (ECP). If you currently have a BIOS earlier than version 1.37 you should first install the official BIOS from Lenovo which will update the ECP.

    1. On a computer running Windows, download and install the free Active @ Boot Disk 9.4 Demohere . Alternate source here .
    2. Launch Active @ Boot Disk 9.4 Demo to create a bootable Windows PE USB drive (just follow the prompts and use the default settings - it doesn’t matter if you select NTFS or FAT32 as the file system)
    3. Download and unzipthe modified BIOS and place a copy on the USB drive
    4. Put this bootable Windows PE USB drive in your X220
    5. Press F12 as the X220 boots to select the USB drive as the boot drive and wait for the computer to finish booting
    6. Select the Start menu>System>Command Prompt (Cmd.exe)
    7. Use the command prompt to navigate to the directory with the modified BIOS. It will be on the drive named ACTIVE BOOT which will probably be the D: or E: drive. If you are not familiar with how to use the command prompt, there is more informationhere .
    8. When you get to the right directory, type flash.bat and then press Enter. Press OK to install the modified BIOS with the Phoenix UEFI WinFlash utility. Restart the computer after WinFlash finishes.

Purchase of accessories for the X220 / X230
Compatible Matrix Part Numbers
• B125XW01
• V.0LP125WH2 (SL) (B1)
• LP125WH2 (SL) (B4)
• LP125WH2 (SL) (T1)
• LP125WH2 (SL) (T2)
• LP125WH2 (TL) (B1)
• LP125WH2 (TL) (B2)
• LP125WH2 (TL) (E1)
• LP125WH2 (TL) (F1)
• LP125WH2 (TL) (FA)
• LTN125AT01
• LP125WH2-SLB3

Compatible Battery Part Numbers
• 0A36280
• 42T4861
• 42T4865 ....
• 0A36283
• 0A36282
• 42T4940
• 42T4942
• 0A36281
• 04W1890
• 42T4862
• 42T4863
• 42T4873
• 42T4875
• 42T4899
• 42T4901
• 42T4902
• 42T4903
• 42T4904
• 0A33932
• 42T4941
• 42Y4864
• CL7861B.806
• CL7862B.806
• iB-A335
• iB-A335H

Enthusiast toolkit


Reviews and background information
Experiments and Handicraft


Video reviews
    If the Hackintosh theme is interesting on the ThinkPad X2 * 0 - you can always find fresh on thisreference.

  • Hackintosh Mojave -YouTube
  • Mojave 10.14.1 -YouTube
  • Another videopruf with Mojave - [b]YouTube
  • Crash Test X230 -YouTube
  • GTA5 at X230 -YouTube


Reviews from real users
History of changes caps
August 6, 2019 : The cap is completely redone and loaded with primary information.
August 7, 2019 : Added several new categories, all updated with the latest information.
August 8, 2019 : Added technical characteristics of models, created and filled in the section "Purchase of components".
August 22, 2019 : Added information about a possible way to solve the problem of a dead image
November 9, 2019 : Produced renewal. Added information on dispersal.


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Tell me such a thing, I have a beech without Windows, I installed 7 prof 64bit, which activator is better, otherwise I installed Activator (Loader 1.7), after that the bootloader crashed, after restoration the activator did not work.
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Post has been editedShoore - 10.07.14, 18:12



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Good day. Help with a problem please. Worth Windows 10 Prox64 on Lenovo X230. The drivers for the embedded 3G H5321 gw Mobile Broadband Network Adapter are not installed. SIM is naturally unreadable. There were no problems on the seven, until it was updated. He calmly connected to Beeline 3G and accessed the Internet through a mobile network. I downloaded the driver from the off site, installed, no sense. Who faced What helped

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RC_Gremlin @ 11.21.2013, 16:59*
There is also a very convenient program from lenovo downloading all drivers in one click

And what is it called?



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Lenovo System Update
launched a mega handy thing, and she installed and updated everything to the latest version. It’s true that not very necessary things are being established with this, but these are costs))



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Tell me how to reduce the minimum brightness of the screen backlight in Windows7. Set at least 5. How to make 1? Too bright at night, I would like less. Maybe through the Windows registry or Lenovo driver you need to carpet.



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SAY PLEASE WHO ANYWHERECPU DISPATCHED ON THE BOARD OR NO? CAN I PROCESS THE PROGRAM? : sveta:

Lenovo Thinkpad X230
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Soldered, only a replacement motherboard, because rolling is not practical.
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Dear users, how does the machine work after such a decent period? I want to bring the restored ibei, it’s limited to 15 rubles on a budget, my friend needs a compact device with a capacious disk, there are no netbooks on this market with a price tag of up to 12 and decent hard ones like class = (



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Old lazy people, like this one, are quite decent devices, even with experience. I think that in any case, you will immediately need to service it.



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What to choose?
Lenovo thinkpadx230
Intel Core i5-3320 2.60 GHz
4 GB RAM
128GB SSD
Intel HD Graphics 4000
For 11500
Or Lenovo thinkpadX240
intel core i5 4300U up to 2.9ghz
8gb ddr3l RAM
ssd 128gb
intel hd 4400
For 19000



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If supporters of the classic thinkpad - choose x230, if you like poppy - then x240. I replaced the R61, I ordered the x230th in it, and the memory grows humanly and any hard drive can be put in a classic thinkpad container (only 7mm is true)



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We in St. Petersburg have some kind of hype with the X230 and similar laptops of the "business" line from Estonia ... Are there many companies there getting rid of them for pennies? Nobody in the know?
I recently bought a bu, a backlit keyboard, but Estonian (English letters + a few umlauts, all the signs to a girlfriend are located) and I think what to do. Either do engraving (you get kuchamala on the clave), or order a new clave. I really want to backlit ... No one in mind has no options?
Also here is a completely new ultra-thick battery, which weighs like a laptop itself without it, I want to buy a small one so that I could take it without problems. Found some very cheap option, linkattached. Has anyone come across this?



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* levelex
http://s.aliexpress.com/aYRVFjyU
Then I took the keyboard, there are no questions about the quality, everything is fine. I also ordered the battery in ali, I took the battery at 63w / h, the original manufacturer sanyo, I determined it with regular programs, and the battery firmware was updated, there is no link, because where it was ordered it is no longer available, look, read reviews, it definitely is original parts on x230, I also bought rubber legs and stickers on the screws that are on the display frame.
The battery to which you left a link, the size of 63w / h, the original 29 watts does not go beyond the case.

Post has been editedqrey066 - 16.01.17, 17:50



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Photo of my battery.


Post has been editedqrey066 - 16.01.17, 18:08



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Tell me, is there an active mSATA connector on this laptop? on this link it seems to be there, but it is described in a streamlined manner. And it is not clear whether he is working or not.http://zoom.cnews.ru/publication/item/40640/3

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* KotGamer
What does active mean? He is and he works. Is it active?



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* Rucha,

That is, can both HDD and mSATA SSD be used simultaneously?



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* KotGamer
Yes.



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Please tell me, is it possible to somehow install the HDD on a terabyte or more? Thank you in advance



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Hello!
How difficult is it to throw lids with screens between two 230s?
Or maybe it's easier to throw the matrix? :)

Posted on 1/23/2017, 13:26:

Please tell me, is it possible to somehow install the HDD on a terabyte or more? Thank you in advance

1Tb SSD in msata works without problems.



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Viper-Kite @ 01/23/2017, 13:24*
Hello!
How difficult is it to throw lids with screens between two 230s?
Or maybe it's easier to throw the matrix? :)

Posted on 1/23/2017, 13:26:

...
1Tb SSD in msata works without problems.



But I want a HDD. Or can’t I insert it in any way?


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