Still setting it up and all but I like it plenty so far.

Never had one for myself, only as a work laptop and have wanted one for well over a decade by now. Remember seeing the IBM ThinkPads as a kid/teen and already liked ThinkPads back then. Sure, this is not like ThinkPads from that era but I love it all the same.

For those who care:

Core Ultra 5 225H

16GB RAM (2x8GB)

512GB SSD

The 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 120hz, high res, screen upgrade

64Wh battery

The best wifi module available was chosen.

Windows 11 Pro (Is this acceptable around here? XD)

I use the CRT as a second screen for multitasking when I need to use it and also play retro games while using it : D

I just got my first ThinkPad P16s & So far, it’s the best portable workstation I’ve used.

• Model: Lenovo ThinkPad P16s
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell GPU
• Display: 16-inch screen

I’m a heavy user and work with CAD softwares, so I need a capable processor. The 16-inch screen is great, and the keyboard is easily the best in class.

My previous HP gaming/workstation laptop felt delicate, and the screen hinge was starting to give way. The ThinkPad feels sturdy while still being lightweight, which I’m really happy about.

I just bought my dream laptop since i was on the Highschool :D

i've seen review of this laptop about 1 year ago and feel impressed with the Upgradability of the hardware

And now i have it! and i bought this using my first salary :D

i'm very gratefull with my life now hehe

btw the last pict was comparison between my old laptop (Thinkpad X260) and P50

But i want to ask something:
Did P50 have a touchscreen? Cuz my model have a touchsreen on it

And did you guys know about the keyword to search on ebay/another online shop? cuz if someday i need the sparepart i can just go straight to buy the screen

OH! and i just put CachyOs on it, because when i use X260 i use Cachy as my main os for daily and i loooooooveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it

Thanks :)

This is the best part of my desk, I love x230 for small size , I love t440p for its full hd %100sRGB screen.

Ryzen 5 4600u
16gb of ram
2 nvme 200+ gb

ThinkPad x250 (2014) running Linux mint cinnamon

Most of the t41s and t61s were used for lan parties with friends, we would play Halo CE with each one linked together at one table, very fun times.

6x t41 (missing 3🥹), 3x t61 (missing 1, another not pictured), 2x t430 (missing 1), 1x t450s, 1x t450, 2x t460 (missing 1)

I removed my Void Linux to try out Windows 7 for a while.

Does this thing do USB c PD? What'd happen if I plugged it into my phone for example? And also it doesn't show 20v straight into the laptop right? Cuz USB c negotiating?

Feel like a kid in a candy store!

I'm having a frustrating issue with my Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 and could really use some help or advice.

​I left the laptop unused for about a week. When I tried to open and turn it on today, the screen stayed completely black, and it started emitting a loud diagnostic beeping sound

Hey everyone,

I have two T580.

Just know have I realized that one of them has a red and blue cables that appear to go into the hinges (?).

The other doesn't have those cables at all, just the place for them.

Does anyone know what these could be?

I'm dying of curiosity. 😂

Thanks!

(Don't worry about the disconnect SSD conection!)

Received my X1 Carbon Gen 14 two months ago ago and something about the top bezel around the camera feels off. Photo attached.

I'm noticing that the shutter slider sits quite deep in its cutout and is impossible to operate with a fingertip. I need to force a bit with the nail. It lso seems to be not perfectly straight in its slot. Generally speaking, the bezel in that area feels a bit flimsy. It has more play on the right side, and sometimes lightly clicks when pressed.

It's not a big deal, and everything works fine. I just can't tell whether this is a defect worth a warranty claim or simply disappointing build quality. So before I contact the support I wanted to get some opinions. Does that shutter seem normal? Or maybe there's some mild bezel damage?

Thanks!

Specs:

CPU: Intel Core i7-8550U

GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620 & NVIDIA GeForce MX150

RAM: 16GB Ramaxel DDR4-3200 SODIMM (Dual Rank, 2Rx8)

Display: 4K UHD 3840x2160 IPS, 300 nits

Storage: Dell WDC PC SN530 256GB SSD
(M.2 2230 NVMe, PCIe Gen3 x4)

Firmware: Libreboot

Keyboard: LED-Backlight

Batteries:
External battery: 61++ 72Wh
Internal battery: WLTree 32Wh
Combined: 104Wh

Mods:
Glass trackpad from an X1 Extreme
Intel AX210 Wi-Fi card
Very cool Wallpapers
Arch btw

I have old t400 with t9600 and terrible Intel graphics can I connect egpu through mpcie? I have mpcie to USB 3.0 and USB mining razor thing. Do I need to install custom bios or something?

I’ve configured what looks like my near-perfect daily driver, and I need a reality check before I pull the trigger. The price is 6.7k in my local currency (roughly $1,640 USD) — not impulse-buy territory, but not crazy for these specs either.

Here’s what’s giving me itchy trigger-finger: Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, a 14″ WUXGA touch IPS at 500 nits, 75Wh battery, and a 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter. That combo screams “portable workhorse that won’t die at 3pm.”

But I have two nagging questions.

First, what’s the actual weight? I’ve seen figures around 1.29 kg (2.84 lbs) for closely related 14-inch AMD ThinkPads with the same 75Wh cell. If that’s accurate, it’s impressively light for the battery capacity — but I want real-world confirmation from anyone who’s actually carried this config.

Is it genuinely backpack-friendly for daily commutes, or does the touch panel + 75Wh brick make it feel heavier in hand than the number suggests?

Second, is this a solid long-term bet? On paper, it looks great: iFixit 10/10 repairability, MIL-STD-810H, and socketed DDR5 SO-DIMMs (upgradeable to 96GB). That’s exactly the kind of longevity I want. But I’ve also seen scattered reports of early QC hiccups on some AMD ThinkPads (random display glitches, needing a board swap under warranty). Is that an outlier, or something to genuinely worry about with this generation? I’m planning to keep this thing for 4–5 years, so I’d rather hear the ugly truth now.

Here’s the full spec dump for context (preserved exactly):

Processor: AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 PRO 450 (2.00 GHz up to 5.10 GHz)
OS: Windows 11 Home 64
Memory: 16 GB DDR5-5600MT/s (SODIMM)
Storage: 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Display: 14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 100%sRGB, 500 nits, 60Hz, Low Power
Camera: 5MP RGB+IR with Microphone and Privacy Shutter, Computer Vision, HDR
Battery: 3 Cell Rechargeable Li-ion 75Wh
Power: 100W USB-C Slim 90% PCC 3pin AC Adapter – UK
Keyboard: Backlit, Black – English (US)
Security: Fingerprint Reader
Warranty: 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
Color: Black
NFC/WWAN: No NFC, No WWAN

So — weight reality check, long-term durability verdict, and is $1,640 the right call? Hit me with the good, the bad, and the “wait for Gen 8.”

Hi everyone,

I woke up today to my ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 displaying this strange interlaced / duplicated artifact on the built-in screen (photos attached).

Here is the context and what I've tested so far:

- What happened: The night before, I accidentally stacked a heavy workstation laptop (~2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs) on top of the closed X13 lid.

- External display test: Plugged into an external monitor, everything renders flawlessly with zero artifacts, so the iGPU/motherboard seems completely fine.

- Boot screen / BIOS: The distortion appears right at the Lenovo boot logo and BIOS splash screen, confirming it is a hardware-level issue rather than a driver/OS glitch.

Has anyone encountered this specific failure mode before? Could this be a slightly unseated/damaged eDP display cable behind the panel or motherboard hinge, or is the LCD panel itself internally damaged (e.g., fractured internal traces or damaged COF / driver IC) from the localized pressure?

Any insights or repair advice before I order a replacement panel would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

when you disconnect the mouse, nothing changes

Bought this from Kingson, on batterymall, it's the 61++ battery.

I will keep updated on how the health goes, and will take any questions.

One thing that has always bothered me about ThinkPads is having to manually toggle the keyboard backlight with Fn+Space.

I've been working on a fork of an existing open-source project called Auto Backlight for ThinkPad, and I've just published a new release.

The app runs in the Windows system tray and provides:

• Automatic keyboard backlight activation based on keyboard and mouse activity
• Configurable inactivity timeout
• Off / Low / High brightness control
• Support for external USB and Bluetooth keyboards/mice
• Improved handling of laptop lid close/reopen events
• Persistent settings and diagnostic reports

I've tested it on my ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 with Windows 11. Compatibility with other models hasn't been extensively verified yet.

You can find the source code, documentation and MSI installer here:

https://github.com/prat89/auto-backlight-for-thinkpad

This is a fork of the original project by pspatel321, with additional fixes and improvements.

I'd appreciate feedback from other ThinkPad owners, especially if you're willing to test it on a different model!

I'm studying cs and want a laptop that will last a long time. I bought an MSI Prestige 14 in august, but the reflecting OLED screen is way too annoying.

I'm going between:

Thinkpad E14 G7 14" (1500$):

This one is the same as the one under but just a smaller screen and a centered keyboard. I have noticed it being a little impractical with a 14" screen for programming, but it is portable and light. I have heard the off center keyboard on 16" can be annoying too. Leaning more toward the other ones.

Thinkpad E16 G3 16" with Core Ultra 5 (1560$):

The only difference is the processor. I will mostly be using it for schoolwork, but also little gaming (mostly minecraft).

Thinkpad E16 G3 16" with Core Ultra 7 (1680$):

I am leaning most toward this one because I think using 120$ extra on a laptop I will be using for a long time is a good investment. It might hurt the battery life though.

Open to other suggestions, but am already over budget in with these.

hi, i’ve been looking everywhere and i can only find one random company (mCover on amazon) selling a snap on case for this model. i don’t need anything fancy, i really just want a case for the sake of putting stickers on it. i’ll probably end up buying the one i found, but i just wanted to make sure that no one else knows of any other options.

this is my first computer from Lenovo, is there a reason they don’t make cases for all of their products?

I am into a dilemma of choice which thinkpad to get,

I am very close to choosing the P14s amd version as its cheaper and longer battery life(should be) than the intel version,

but I've read the P14s build is not as durable as the intel version, worst cooling, so I am a little hesitated. Not really want to spend P series money on a T series build.

The original idea is to buy the amd then upgrade the ram, ssd,

but for intel version, it uses the camm2 ram, which I am not sure i can get my hands on those for a little while due to the shortage, and the price is quite high.

So I am thinking about getting a gen 5 intel - should be better build, non-camm2 ram yet not sure how's the battery life comparing to the 75wh battery, and how do I get my hands on 2 gen old machine

Any advice?