On 11/16/2014 08:53 AM, Michael Hill wrote:
Scott, my x120e started to overheat about a year ago (3.5 years old).
Yes, a friend of mine (on this list) and myself both ran into that. It's apparently a known issue where the thermal compound they used dried out over time. We both ended up redoing the paste. Thread on the issue http://forum.notebookreview.com/thinkpad-edge-x1-x100e-x120e-sl-l/631365-x12... Hardware Service Manual: http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/63y0640_02.pdf
I went to Canada Computers to try the keyboard on something new in the $500 range (E series?) and walked out with a floor model 2010 SL410 for $200. I replaced the 2G RAM with the maximum 8 and the only thing it lacks is the newer keyboard. It doesn't see much strenuous activity other than running virtual machines in Boxes (my 2005 G41 doesn't have hardware virtualization, and also overheats) and occasionally building the GNOME stack, and it's been terrific.
The thing that is eating me about this, the 5th gen of core processors are looking to bring major improvements for laptops. I was hoping to put off a new laptop 6-12 months for those to roll out. Buy then, and ride that hardware for another 4 years. Ultimately I've decided to order an x140e. It's not expensive, it uses the same chargers, fits in the same bag I own, I'm getting mildly upgraded specs across the board with the exception of screen res. It's not a step backwards. And it will have re-sale value in 6-12 months if what I do want comes to market. -- Scott Sullivan