Martin 🐦6d ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@iFixit/116653424154343962

I was able to repair all my #ThinkPads myself and it was an absolute joy.
It's also quite easy to find replacement parts, whether for really old devices or newer ones, and you often have the choice between original and affordable replacement parts.
That's what I call valuable and sustainable.

Show threadjdkiserMay 1
@methoxyf forum.thinkpads.com is the community #runbsd #openbsd #thinkpads
IrishMASMSApr 28

For my fellow maker/hacker/nerd/geek/ham radio folks, May's EFM reminder is out - LMK if you will also be attending

Electronics Flea Market (EFM) - Saturday May 9, 2026 at West
Valley College

The Electronics Flea Market (http://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/) <http://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/> is in lot 2 on the 2nd Saturday of each month at:

West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Ave
Saratoga, California 95070

Post an announcement to your mailing lists to remind your members to participate.

The Electronics Flea Market (http://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/) is held in parking lot 2 of the West Valley College in Saratoga from 6:00AM until noon. Please don't arrive in the area before 5:30 AM as we need to maintain quiet until 8:00 AM. Avoid lot 3 parking, as it is for the farmers market operating there on the same day.

EFM Buyer parking in lot 2 is *free* for this event. If you park in a different lot be sure to have a college parking permit <https://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/faq#buyers> ($3) on your dashboard.

Sunrise is 6:40am PDT. Low 52F and high 73F. Cool early, then nice
partly cloudy.

We hope to see you all there. Please pass along this email to your your friends, or bring them along, so they can be a part of this over 50 year old activity.

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfran-ciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehard-ware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware
#lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium #ThinkPadRepair
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot

Electronics Flea Market

Guy BockampApr 22

My M4 MBA is having display issues, and I’m potentially in the market for a new laptop. For personal reasons, I’m leaning toward not getting another Mac.

I like #ThinkPads and would like to like #Framework, but I’m skeptical.

I am typing a lot! and I love the ThinkPad keyboard (a lot!), but unfortunately I don’t like their displays (I expect more resolution).

Can anyone tell me anything about the Framework’s keyboard?

Show threadHydrianApr 11
@cm @rysiek The #Lenovo chicklet keyboard don't cradle the fingers in place like the old #IBM #thinkpads did.
Show threadarosano 🇩🇰 🇮🇱Apr 10
@sb @leoschuldiner23 I know. I am the happy owner of three used #thinkpads: X240, X270 with touch screen, and a T480s
IrishMASMSMar 28

noting that #EFM #electronicsFleaMarket and #ASVARO do not have #wikipedia pages

and we wonder why #eFlea is slowing down further

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvin-tagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware
#lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium #ThinkPadRepair
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot

WurzelmannMar 18

Wisst ihr, warum ich Thinkpads mag? Weil man sie reparieren kann. Habe ein "defektes" X1 Carbon um 40 € gekauft, neues Mainboard direkt bei Lenovo für 45 €, ausgetauscht und das Gerät ist wie neu.

#Thinkpads

Ian K TindaleMar 9
Where are the Thinkpad people on the fediverse? I’m becoming slightly open to the idea of having a computer that isn’t a MacBook, for the first time in, well, since Macs. Apparently the Thinkpad is the one to go for but I now discover they have a whole load of numbers and letters.

Looking at the specifications on YouTube for ‘greatest Thinkpad ever’ or ‘Thinkpad to install Linux on’ type of videos it looks to me that they’re fine for boring office stuff but I’m using Macs for art and design, and the thinkpads they all mention seem to have basic non-retina screens.

I should point out that I’ve never ever used the ‘windows’ OS, so have never used non Mac computers, but I’ve slightly used Linux as a user (not an expert) since the turn of the century but not on a serious level for art, not while I’ve got Macs sitting around.

Is there an ideal Thinkpad for Linux for art and design? That doesn’t cost too much? That’s still maintainable and repairable? #Thinkpad #Thinkpads
Hacker NewsMar 4

Lenovo's New ThinkPads Score 10/10 for Repairability

https://www.ifixit.com/News/115827/new-thinkpads-score-perfect-10-repairability

#HackerNews #Lenovo #ThinkPads #Repairability #TechNews #Sustainability #Innovation

Lenovo’s New T-Series ThinkPads Score 10/10 for Repairability

Repair goes mega mainstream with the launch of Lenovo’s new T-series business laptops, which earned our highest honor with a 10/10 repairability score.

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