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*[[Problem with red tinted display|Problem with failing CCFL tubes on CCFL-backlit display panels]] (any model with a CCFL-backlit panel)
 
*[[Problem with red tinted display|Problem with failing CCFL tubes on CCFL-backlit display panels]] (any model with a CCFL-backlit panel)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=125590 Problem with air bubbles forming due to inadequate adhesive used] (X61 Tablet)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=125590 Problem with air bubbles forming due to inadequate adhesive used] (X61 Tablet)
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*[https://support.lenovo.com/sg/en/solutions/ht051485 Problem with image retention/persistence on IPS-based TFT displays] (X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet)
  
 
===Storage-related===
 
===Storage-related===
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*[[Problem with USB 2.0|Problem with loose southbridge chips]] (T4x, R5x, X40)
 
*[[Problem with USB 2.0|Problem with loose southbridge chips]] (T4x, R5x, X40)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=83881 Problem with dead southbridge caused by inadequate short-circuit protection] (X40)
 
*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=83881 Problem with dead southbridge caused by inadequate short-circuit protection] (X40)
*[https://www.semiaccurate.com/2010/07/11/why-nvidias-duff-chips-are-due-shoddy-engineering/ Problem with faulty NVIDIA GPU caused by inadequate solder bump material] (T6x, R6x)
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*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=100554 Problem with faulty NVIDIA GPU caused by inadequate solder bump material] (T61p, T61, R61, R61i)
 
*[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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===External-related===
 
===External-related===
 
*[[Problem with Dock USB Ports]]
 
*[[Problem with Dock USB Ports]]
*[[Problems accessing cdrom drive]] <tt>(T400)</tt>
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*[[Problems accessing cdrom drive]] (T400)
*[[Problem with Overheating then reboot since Ubuntu 11.10]] <tt>(T500)</tt>
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*[[Problem with Overheating then reboot since Ubuntu 11.10]] (T500)
  
 
==Casing Problems==
 
==Casing Problems==
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*[[Problem with Bending / Twisting|Problem with malformed casing caused by bending/twisting]] (T4x, X4x)
 
*[[Problem with Bending / Twisting|Problem with malformed casing caused by bending/twisting]] (T4x, X4x)
 
*[[Problem with hot surfaces]]
 
*[[Problem with hot surfaces]]
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*[https://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=105764 Problem with broken left hinge] (SLx00 series)
 
*[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)
 
*[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)

Revision as of 17:18, 4 January 2020

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.

Hardware Problems

Display-related

Storage-related

Motherboard-related

Power-related

Software Problems

Display-related

Storage-related

Network-related

Power-related

Audio-related

BIOS/UEFI-related

External-related

Casing Problems