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Depending on the model, Thinkpads come in fairly close to Frameworks. https://www.ifixit.com/repairability/laptop-repairability-scores https://www.ifixit.com/r

Depending on the model, Thinkpads come in fairly close to Frameworks. https://www.ifixit.com/repairability/laptop-repairability-scores https://www.ifixit.com/repairability/laptop-repairability-sc...

someothherguyy 2y ago
L14 Gen 2: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-l-series-laptops/thinkpad-l14-type-20u1-20u2/solutions/ht510453-removal-and-replacement-videos-thinkpad-l14-20u1-20u2-thinkpad-l14-amd-20u5-20u6 https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netb... No official videos for newest models, but not as easy as a framework, IMO.
- creshal 2y ago
  Lenovo produce extensive manuals for every Thinkpad, and they're designed to be fully field-serviceable, since that's what they're selling with their on-site warranties. The laptops aren't optimized for it the way they were in IBM days, but it can be done.
  - someothherguyy 2y ago
    Said manual, https://www.ifixit.com/Document/eB5AOj2tsb6KBXD2/l14_gen5_l16_gen1_hmm_en.pdf?referrer=wiki%3A564377 https://www.ifixit.com/Document/eB5AOj2tsb6KBXD2/l14_gen5_l1... Same procedure as Gen 2 by the looks of it (pg 108), not sure how it has a 9 for an iFixit score, unless you discount replacing the panel itself, or consider replacing panels adhered with adhesive tape as an easy repair. I personally do not. Having replaced many cell phone digitizers and screens in my day, I see it as messy and prone to error. Maybe the score is relative?
panick21_ 2y ago
I just broke my screen and replacement screen will take 24 weeks.
- solardev 2y ago
  I used to always pay for in-home service with my ThinkPads. The hinge broke on one of them, a guy came out the next day and replaced it on my dining table. Not sure if that repair channel has a separate parts stream, but when there isn't a shortage, it's an amazing service. Only adds a few hundred bucks and was totally worth it the several times I've had to use it. The ThinkPads I had never had very good build quality and their non US based support isn't great. With the at home service, you deal with a real person who comes to your house or business. Then I eventually switched to Apple and never had to get anything fixed again...
  - panick21_ 2y ago
    A agree, you can get a service person to show up and fix it. I had this done before, its pretty nice. Its also expensive outside of warranty. You can have that and self-service.

Depending on the model, Thinkpads come in fairly close to Frameworks. https://www.ifixit.com/repairability/laptop-repairability-scores https://www.ifixit.com/repairability/laptop-repairability-sc...

someothherguyy 2y ago

L14 Gen 2: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-l-series-laptops/thinkpad-l14-type-20u1-20u2/solutions/ht510453-removal-and-replacement-videos-thinkpad-l14-20u1-20u2-thinkpad-l14-amd-20u5-20u6 https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netb... No official videos for newest models, but not as easy as a framework, IMO.

creshal 2y ago
Lenovo produce extensive manuals for every Thinkpad, and they're designed to be fully field-serviceable, since that's what they're selling with their on-site warranties. The laptops aren't optimized for it the way they were in IBM days, but it can be done.
- someothherguyy 2y ago
  Said manual, https://www.ifixit.com/Document/eB5AOj2tsb6KBXD2/l14_gen5_l16_gen1_hmm_en.pdf?referrer=wiki%3A564377 https://www.ifixit.com/Document/eB5AOj2tsb6KBXD2/l14_gen5_l1... Same procedure as Gen 2 by the looks of it (pg 108), not sure how it has a 9 for an iFixit score, unless you discount replacing the panel itself, or consider replacing panels adhered with adhesive tape as an easy repair. I personally do not. Having replaced many cell phone digitizers and screens in my day, I see it as messy and prone to error. Maybe the score is relative?

panick21_ 2y ago

I just broke my screen and replacement screen will take 24 weeks.

solardev 2y ago
I used to always pay for in-home service with my ThinkPads. The hinge broke on one of them, a guy came out the next day and replaced it on my dining table. Not sure if that repair channel has a separate parts stream, but when there isn't a shortage, it's an amazing service. Only adds a few hundred bucks and was totally worth it the several times I've had to use it. The ThinkPads I had never had very good build quality and their non US based support isn't great. With the at home service, you deal with a real person who comes to your house or business. Then I eventually switched to Apple and never had to get anything fixed again...
- panick21_ 2y ago
  A agree, you can get a service person to show up and fix it. I had this done before, its pretty nice. Its also expensive outside of warranty. You can have that and self-service.