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ThinkPad X200

2008–2010 · laptop

Specifications

Cpu: Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 1.86 GHz to P8700 2.53 GHz
Ram: max: 8 GB DDR3-800/1066 (2×4 GB); Lenovo's official spec listed 4 GB, the GS45 chipset handles 8 GB fine · base: 1 GB DDR3-800
Ports: USB 2.0 ×3 · VGA · Gigabit Ethernet · ExpressCard/34 · Docking connector
Battery: Removable 6-cell Li-Ion (~57 Wh), 9-cell extended available
Display: 12.1" 1280×800, optional LED-backlit panel
Storage: base: 120 GB SATA HDD · options: 160 GB SATA HDD · 250 GB SATA HDD · SATA SSD (community favorite)
Weight: 1.45 kg
Os Support: latest: Windows 10 (unofficial, widely used); Linux fully supported · shipped: Windows XP Professional / Vista Business

Upgrade paths

RAM

8 GB DDR3-800/1066 (2×4 GB) · Two SO-DIMM slots under the bottom panel. Lenovo capped the official spec at 4 GB, but the GS45 chipset addresses 8 GB without issue.

~$25

EASY

storage

2.5" SATA II SSD · First X-series with a real SATA bay, so any standard 2.5" SSD drops straight in.

~$30

EASY

other

coreboot / libreboot · One of the best-documented libreboot targets: the X200 can run fully free firmware, with Intel ME removal possible on models with the right BIOS chip. Usually needs an external programmer for the first flash.

MODERATE

battery

6-cell or 9-cell Li-Ion replacement pack · Tool-free release latch on the bottom.

EASY