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This page provides information regarding known problems with certain ThinkPad models.
 
This page provides information regarding known problems with certain ThinkPad models.
  
A complete fix or a work-around for a problem, may not be possible in some circumstances.
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==Hardware Problems==
 
==Hardware Problems==
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*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=75571 Problem with dead VGA port] (X61, X61s, X61 Tablet)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=75571 Problem with dead VGA port] (X61, X61s, X61 Tablet)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=114823 Problem with broken USB ports' tabs] (W500, T400, T500, R400, R500)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=114823 Problem with broken USB ports' tabs] (W500, T400, T500, R400, R500)
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*[https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-X-Series-Laptops/X220-no-post-and-green-light-around-power-button-flashes-every-3/m-p/695223 Problem with dead EEPROM chip] (some models that were built within Sep to Dec 2011)
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*[https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-Edge-S-series/Lenovo-is-still-using-faulty-Sandy-Bridge-chipsets-in-ThinkPads/td-p/558009 Problem with dead SATA ports] (any model with a B2 stepping Intel 6 series PCH)
  
 
===Power-related===
 
===Power-related===
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*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=105764 Problem with broken left hinge] (SLx00 series)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=105764 Problem with broken left hinge] (SLx00 series)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=115392#p741280 Problem with stiff or loose left hinge caused by broken magnesium frame] (W500, T500)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=115392#p741280 Problem with stiff or loose left hinge caused by broken magnesium frame] (W500, T500)
*[http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/thinkpads-are-so-tough-anyone-have-this-happen.630506/#post-8140167 Problem with hairline cracks forming on palmrest] (T400s, T410s)
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*[http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/thinkpads-are-so-tough-anyone-have-this-happen.630506/#post-8140167 Problem with hairline cracks forming on palmrest] (T400s, T410s, T410si)
*[[Problem with hot surfaces]]
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*[[Problem with hot surfaces]] (some models)
  
 
==Software Problems==
 
==Software Problems==
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*[[Problem with e1000: EEPROM Checksum Is Not Valid]] (any model with the 82573L LAN controller)
 
*[[Problem with e1000: EEPROM Checksum Is Not Valid]] (any model with the 82573L LAN controller)
 
*[[Problem with 3945ABG: Internal wifi cannot associate with AP]] (any model with the 3945ABG WLAN card)
 
*[[Problem with 3945ABG: Internal wifi cannot associate with AP]] (any model with the 3945ABG WLAN card)
*[[Need to disable V90/V92/56K modem speed]] (any model with a Conexant SmartV.92 Softmodem DSP)
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*[[Need to disable V90/V92/56K modem speed|Problem with V.90 and V.92 speeds]] (any model with a Conexant SmartV.92 Softmodem DSP)
  
 
===Power-related===
 
===Power-related===

Revision as of 11:21, 12 March 2020

This page provides information regarding known problems with certain ThinkPad models.

A complete fix or a work-around for a problem might not be possible in some circumstances.

Hardware Problems

Display-related

Storage-related

Motherboard-related

Power-related

External-related

Software Problems

Display-related

Storage-related

Network-related

Power-related

Audio-related

BIOS/UEFI-related

External-related