Selling a thinkpad T520. I have replaced it with a T420S that I got for 80 bucks from a recycle center that the only problem was the cpu cooler wasn’t all the way so it’d shutdown for heat safety.
This T520 is a good working machine, but the bios is locked. The stock settings +VM stuff are all on, so you have to deal with the power, keyboard. And battery alarm beeps till you reset it. You can reset it, but I haven’t had time so its been easier for me to find a replacement.
I can’t use it because my laptop needs to be unlocked so I can turn ahci off. Maybe if you’re lazy and don’t care you won’t bother to reset it? Idrk. Thats up to you.
Does have case damage in one corner, but its not really even that big of a deal.
Specs are in photo’s, but they can be in text too:
i5 2520m
8GB Ram
No HDD (have a spare 320gb if you really want it?)
Intel GPU
With Charger
Asking 150, even with hdd. Plus shipping if you can do it, if not no worries I guess.
This sounds like an amazing opportunity for those who have been threatening to learn Linux. As I have a very similar T420, I can say from experience, that a SSD, coupled with Linux and a light weight desktop will really surprise you in just how responsive this “antique” laptop is. Just don’t plan to play any 3D games on it, as the integrated GPU is the weak link here.
BTW - there are guides on the Internet for unlocking the BIOS. It will require considerable disassembly, but ThinkPads are designed to be field serviceable and Lenovo’s service manuals are quite detailed.
I’ve looked and tried but never had enough time to do the 4 ways I found.
And actually, its quite an ok laptop to gawe on. Counter Strike Source and TF2 are regulars for me. Not too many issues. Really its a good laptop all around, I just need rid of it and I’m surprised no one has hopped on this.
the lenovo series of thinkpad required disassembly remove battery, cmos battery (sometimes you need to de-solder the battery clips), discharge capacitors and leave set for about a week.
on reassembly the bios should have reverted to default factory state and you should be able to edit it.
I hate it when they bring one into the shop locked.
Im surprised no one has jumped on this they usually go for around $250 used if working.