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--- hardware:x230 [2024/10/24 15:38] – adding info about EC firmware thum
+++ hardware:x230 [2026/01/03 15:51] (current) – [ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3] thum
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 ====== ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 Docking Stations ======
-To our knowledge, the following docking station options exist for the Thinkpad X230 (**sold at Vikings as bold text**).
+To our knowledge, the following docking station options exist for the Thinkpad X230.
 All Lenovo docking stations for the X230 come with 1x VGA, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) and 1x Kensington Lock.
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     - (Type 433815U (came with 90W PSU), FRU 04W3939)
     - (Type 433835U (came with 170W PSU, FRU 04W3939)
-  - **ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with eSATA**((https://shop.vikings.net/product/thinkpad-mini-dock-plus-series-3-with-esata-for-x230-fru-04w1815/)) (Type 4338, FRU 04W1815), 6x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA, 2x DVI, 2x DP
+  - ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with eSATA (Type 4338, FRU 04W1815), 6x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA, 2x DVI, 2x DP
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   - ThinkPad UltraBase Series 3 (Type 0B67692, FRU 04W6846), 4x USB 2.0, 1x DP, Microphone in, Audio out
+====== Displays & display upgrades ======
+Source: https://x220.mcdonnelltech.com/resources/
+  * LP125WH2(SL)(B1) –  the B1 IPS panels sometimes have issues with image retention or “ghosting” after a static image has been on the display. Some users have also reported a backlight bleeding issue with these panels.
+    * Manufacturer part number: 0A66673
+    * FRU: 04W3462, 93P5674, 93P5675
+  * LP125WH2(SL)(B2) – the B2 IPS panels are less likely to have issues with ghosting or backlight bleeding however they do not have the mounting rails on the sides needed to install properly in an X220.
+  * LP125WH2(SL)(B3) – the B3 IPS panels are less likely to have issues with ghosting or backlight bleeding and include the necessary side mounting rails for installation in the X220. (Recommended)
+    * Manufacturer part number: 0A66702
+    * FRU: 04W3919
+  * LP125WH2(SL)(T1) – the T1 IPS panels were not originally installed in the ThinkPad X220 but are completely compatible and include the necessary side mounting rails. (Recommended)
+    * Manufacturer part number: 0A66690
+    * FRU: NA
+    * Note: LP125WH2(SL)(T1) panels can be found in the screen assemblies of the ThinkPad Twist S230u. The process to remove the panel from the screen assembly is explained here.
+  * LP125WH2(SL)(T2) – the T2 IPS panels do not have mounting rails that align properly with the X220.
 ====== Known issues ======