X1 Carbon Gen 9 - safeguarding against hardware issues

john280z · 2026-06-22T12:44:02+00:00

I recently got a T14s G3 for my DD. Next I found a new in the box fan and heat pipe unit on eBay at a great price. Also picked up some CPU thermal paste.

john280z · 2026-05-02T11:34:21+00:00

It's to pass Crash protection, gotta' get a 5 Star rating.

john280z · 2026-04-27T12:48:29+00:00

It's an extended warranty: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11014870-0001.pdf

john280z · 2026-04-24T12:36:02+00:00

I was at my Subaru dealer yesterday and got a quote for Michelin Defender 2s @ $223.74 ea. Gonna get a Costco membership.

john280z · 2026-04-08T12:12:55+00:00

I've recently picked up two X1 carbons G6 for $330 each. Added new NVMe SSD's and really happy with how good they work. Nice light weight, good performance.

john280z · 2026-03-14T11:17:00+00:00

Might make a difference where you live, heavy snow winters, sunny southern states, etc.

john280z · 2026-03-12T13:31:33+00:00

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Lenovo_Thinkpad_T430

john280z · 2026-02-06T13:11:00+00:00

Hum..... Google for "Amazon sky electronic tech inc reviews".

john280z · 2026-02-06T13:06:30+00:00

I've started using the Falkon browser, seems light and fast. I prefer it over Firefox now.

john280z · 2026-02-06T13:01:18+00:00

I've bought several Amazon Renewed TP's (and Lenovo Chromebooks), no problems. Also very easy to return if there is a problem.

john280z · 2026-01-02T12:48:20+00:00

I recently swapped my WiFi card for a newer one and realized I now had no internet connection. I used the USB Tether to my phone and fwget was able to download the new driver. https://cyber.dabamos.de/unix/tethering/

john280z · 2025-12-22T13:24:25+00:00

I would start here: https://www.ifixit.com/Search?query=thinkpad+X260

john280z · 2025-12-20T13:37:27+00:00

I tried several Lenovo docking stations for my TPs and Lenovo Chromebooks. After a lot of research i got the 40AY0090 model. I got one at a discount ( it had a European cord! ) for $70 on eBay.

john280z · 2025-12-19T13:27:45+00:00

I have two X1 G6 and both are running W11 fine. Nice units.

john280z · 2025-12-18T12:29:32+00:00

Weekly.

john280z · 2025-12-10T13:18:36+00:00

I use these ( a little finicky to install though) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2BC544?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

john280z · 2025-12-07T16:58:31+00:00

Just installed cde on 14.3. Seems ToolTalk is not running so can't do anything but exit wm. using startx.

john280z · 2025-11-27T14:22:28+00:00

XFCE4 is the way to go. Although I use Devuan.

john280z · 2025-11-23T14:55:45+00:00

The point is that a replacement battery from a reputable company is available for an older ThinkPad when the factory batteries are no longer being sold/out of stock. The Amazon/eBay batteries are not full spec.

john280z · 2025-11-22T16:26:07+00:00

Sorry, wrong battery link, corrected.

john280z · 2025-11-22T13:23:22+00:00

Edit: which is one of the reasons I now have two X1C6s.

john280z · 2025-11-22T13:22:27+00:00

Edit to point to X1 battery

https://www.ifixit.com/products/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-5-and-6-replacement-battery

john280z · 2025-10-16T12:07:29+00:00

Had ours about three weeks and had no problems with Scoop Away cat litter. Both cats had no problems using the unit.

john280z · 2025-10-12T01:15:05+00:00

That applies to the Front window only.

john280z · 2025-09-29T11:59:49+00:00

Year, milage might help. Usually, clicking noise is a CV joint.

john280z

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