Lenovo ThinkPad X301: Kodachi II

Today I showcase the X301, also known as Kodachi II. It was quickly released to bring the X300 up to speed and to continue to compete with computers of that era. It would be sold until it was replaced by the X1 and later the first X1 Carbon.

Looking for the 3D printed bracket? See the link below:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:399...

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https://teespring.com/stores/laptop-r...
https://laptopretrospective.com/

Looking for one yourself? Check eBay and your local classifieds. Amazon also has a series of parts and machines. By purchasing from the links below, as an Amazon and eBay Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases that goes to supporting the channel.

Maintenance Manual:
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/produ...

eBay:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...

Want to learn more about the ThinkPad X300 and the X301's development history? One of my primary sources of information was Steve Hamm's book, "The Race for Perfect", grab a copy for yourself today from the links below:

Amazon.ca
https://amzn.to/3gsnR72

Amazon.com
https://amzn.to/31QLzGh

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:58 Key Differences
2:21 Specs
4:00 Docking Solution
4:34 Hinge Issue
5:49 Ports
6:38 Disassembly
9:42 Start-Up
10:51 Conclusions