Below is a list of ThinkPad-related websites and resources.
ThinkWiki
A treasure trove of information on running ThinkPads, specifically on Linux.
- Very searchable.
- Detailed support articles with active links.
- Very user-friendly.
- Constantly updated.
DankPads
Buyers guides and pricing charts for ThinkPads
- Laptop buyers guide for eBay shoppers.
- ThinkPad Price Guide.
- Very user-friendly.
- Constantly updated.
Withdrawn Book
Lenovo’s list of computers that are no longer supported.
- Lists model names.
- Shows all factory configurations.
- Lists all compatible accessories and FRUs.
- Contains images.
- Easy to search.
- Constantly updated.
Support Page
Lenovo’s driver repository.
- Lists drivers and other support software.
- Includes relevant documentation including maintenance manuals.
- Sites for both current generation and IBM (EOL) era ThinkPads.
- Decent navigation to hard-to-find files.
McDonnell Technology Services
Detailed guides on specific models.
- Incredibly comprehensive guides for select models of ThinkPad.
- Covers software, hardware and usability in a modern context.
- ThinkPad X220, ThinkPad X300, ThinkPad X301, ThinkPad T61, ThinkPad T400, ThinkPad T410, ThinkPad T420s, ThinkPad T430s
ThinkMods Store
Up-and-coming business focused on ThinkPad mods.
- Highly connected to the ThinkPad community.
- Focused on easy-to-use mods.
- Sold as complete kits, no extra parts needed.
- Originally crowd-funded.
Battery Guide
Lists battery types and compatibility for most newer models.
- Lists most Lenovo-made models.
- Contains battery names pre and post-Feb 2010.
- Gives FRUs (part numbers) and other information.
Project Butterfly/701c.org
Detailed guides and resources for restoring the IBM ThinkPad 701C/CS
- Detailed guides with pictures.
- Open-source project with downloadable files.
- Includes a store to buy some hard-to-find, hard-to-make items to enhance your restoration project.